STEVEN J. DANZ

STEVEN J DANZ Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home On January 7th, 1998 two girls walked into the Homestead. One left with the greatest blessing of her life, a best friend, lover, and spouse. Eleven months later, these two soul mates married on November 21, 1998. They shared a wonderful blessed life of 17 years. Steven J Danz, born 3/2/1972, lived a full blessed life that continued on to Heaven November 6, 2015. It is hard to understand the Lord's plan and why so soon; he earned his angel wings and will continue to be our guardian angel. He joins his mom Nancy Danz, Grandfather Ed Danz, and Grandparents Kate and Robert Darrington. Steve told Icyle he had no regrets and their 3 kids, Allie, James, and Levi were his greatest accomplishments. He did not meet a person he did not get along with and after 5 minutes that person had a loyal friend for life. His Christian faith grew as a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Basin City, Washington. As a youth he was involved in 4-H and FFA. He was proud of having a custom combine business at 17 years old. Steve loved playing football in high school and attending the FFA National convention, graduating from Connell High School, class of 1991. When he was asked to bring a tractor to help work the land and develop the Field of Dreams he was deeply honored. In 1997 he partnered up with his mom and dad to begin his dream of farming. He served on the National and Local Asparagus Commissions. Traveling to the Ukraine and Washington DC as a member of the Class of 27 with Washington State Ag Forestry Leadership Program was full of enjoyment. He was a very active dad and loved to volunteer at Mesa Elementary, especially on play day. He joined Eagles Nest and the Market Stock Committee at the Benton-Franklin Fair to help better youth programs of the community. His greatest love was fighting fires with Franklin County Fire Districts 1 & 5 and being a First Responder with Franklin County Public Hospital District #1. His legacy continues on with his wife Icyle Danz, daughter Alexandria Danz, sons James & Levi Danz. He is survived by his dad JJ (Judy) Danz, brother Christopher (Kathy) Danz, Niece Sarah Danz, Nephews Quinn & Zorrin Danz, sister and brother from another mother, Laura and Nick VanderMeer, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The viewing will be November 20, 2015 from 5-7 pm at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco. The memorial service will be November 21, 2015 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick, WA at 10 am followed by a grave side service at Country View Cemetery in Basin City, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Columbia Basin Jr Livestock Show PO Box 147; Eltopia, WA 99330 or to the Steve Danz Memorial Fund in partnership with Trinity Martial Arts Academy, PO Box 1031; Richland, WA 99352 to help sponsor youth in the AAU National Karate Team. Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco, WA is assisting the family. The family invites you to sign their on-line guest book at www.muellersfuneral homes.com.