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Stephen Davis Obituary
Stephen William Davis, 23, passed away quietly Sunday, May 13, 2007 at his home away from home in Chico, Calif. He was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. As a young boy Stephen participated in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He also thoroughly enjoyed fishing and flying.
Stephen graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 2002 where he ran cross country and track. He then attended Chico State University. He was a senior majoring in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Health Science, and was soon to graduate. Stephen was an integral part of Chico State University. He was not only a student there but also worked on campus in the Housing Department doing landscape and maintenance work. Stephen continued his love of running, taking along his beloved dog, Kelsey. He had also taken up wrestling and boxing and was a member of Team Norcal Chico.
Stephen Davis is survived by his father and mother, Danny and Janice Davis; sister, Sarah Davis; and grandmother, Barbara Beck, all of San Luis Obispo; grandfather, Gene Davis of Taft, Calif; aunt and uncles, Diane Beck of Atascadero; Terry (Lisa) Davis, Kathy (David) Krugh of Bakersfield, Calif; and many great aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Gene Davis in 1983; grandfather, William Harold Beck in 2003; and grandmother, Reba Davis in 2006.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Grace Church, 1350 Osos, at the corner of Pismo and Osos in San Luis Obispo.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Chico, 601 Wall St. Chico, CA 95928 or Boxing for Fitness, 704 Wall St. Chico, CA 95928.
Reis Family Mortuary
544-0074
San Luis Obispo
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Paula Warnes
May 2, 2016
Danny, Janice and Sarah, You are remembered today and every day in my prayers. With much love,
Deboarh Ridlon
May 29, 2007
My son was a friend of your son's at Chico...I just heard of your tragic loss. I ache with you in this sad time. You are in my prayers.
Mom of "Dave the Marine"
Sherri Anderson
May 22, 2007
Dear Danny, Janice & Sarah,
I was so saddened to learn of Stephen's death. Over the years, Mom has always shared your letters and photos. I so enjoyed hearing about your family adventures and of Stephen and Sarah's accomplishments, goals and aspirations. Stephen reminded me so much of my much loved Uncle Harold. You will be in my heart and prayers.
casey hesseltine
May 22, 2007
I was shocked to hear about Steve's death, I worked with him for a little over a semester and was looking forward to working with him again. He always made those seven am mornings seem a little bit brighter with his attitute about life and he livened every conversation with his wit and wild imagination. Steve was a good man and an awesome friend, I wish his famiy well and send my deepest sympathies.
Casey Hesseltine
Joanne Anderson
May 20, 2007
Dearest Danny, Janice and Sarah,
We are just heartbroken over Stephen's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers continually. We appreciate so much the fact that even though we are miles away in Arkansas, you always kept the "Beck" family close. Grandmother Beck loved you so much and enjoyed everything you did to share your lives with her. We will remember the good times we had with Stephen digging worms and going fishing, and his Great Grandmother Beck catching box turtles for him. During his last visit to Arkansas, Stephen and our big black lab became the best of friends, riding for hours on the four-wheeler.
We love you.
Aunt Joanne and Uncle William
Jason Keith
May 20, 2007
My heart goes out to you.
Luisa Garza
May 19, 2007
Dearest Danny, Janice and little sister Sarah,
Your sweet Steve worked for me since October 13, 2003. I saw him 3-5 times a week every morning at 7 am. My heart aches. I saw him grow from a kid into a man. We talked, I couseled him, I taught him, I disciplined him. I miss him deeply. This would have been his 4th year of working with me during our official residential hall move out program. He was ever present on my shoulder during this years program. Steve has many friends on his grounds work crew. some who fished with him every summer. All of them are deeply saddened and we had some silent time to remember him. I love Steve and relished the mornings when he came to work; smiling and saying good morning to me. I grieve deeply with you. He and you all; his mom, dad, sister and Kelsie were in my thoughts all day long today on what was his graduation day. I have some photos for you. His best friend Ben is always welcome to come and work for me too.
All my love,
Luisa Garza
Rosalie Weinzapfel
May 19, 2007
My deepest heart felt sympathy at the loss of this sweet boy. I have fond memories of he and his Grandpa Bill delivering Ice Cream to my shop and many stories Bill shared about his time with his Grandson. My prayers go out to your family.
Jeanne Hazzard
May 19, 2007
Dear Danny, Janice, and Sarah,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you durring this hardest of times. Please let me know if you need anything. Love to all, Jeanne Fitton Hazzard and Ian Hazzard
Edie Johnson
May 18, 2007
Dear Danny and Janice and Sarah, We love you so much and are so sad to think all that you are going through with Stephen's death. Please know that not a moment goes by that we are not praying for you all. Jack,Edie,Kristen&Amy Johnson
May 18, 2007
Dear Danny, Janice and Sarah,
No words can express our profound sadness for what you are going through. May your faith sustain you all in your time of need. Just know that we are here if you need anything at all.
Very sincerely yours,
Gregg, Elaine, Brian and Kimberly Schimke
Erik Peterson
May 17, 2007
I'm really sorry to hear that Steve passed away. Not many people know that he practically saved my life when we were freshmen at Chico. In the short time that I knew him, he was a really good friend and to this day I still greatly apreciate what he did for me.
Wayne & Bonnie Masten
May 17, 2007
Dear Danny & Janice,
We are so shocked and saddened by your loss of Stephen. Please be assured that Wayne and I will be standing with you in prayer. There are no words we can say to lessen your pain, but we want you to know that we are remembering both of you and Sarah.
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