Steven R. Elliott
February 20, 2014
Steven R. Elliott, 66, passed away February 20, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be held at St Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd St., Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Family will greet friends and celebrate his life on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines from 4-7 pm with a brief prayer vigil at 6 pm.
Steve was born on December 27, 1947 in Des Moines to Loyola and Otis (Randy) Elliott. He attended Roosevelt High School, and served during the Viet Nam War. Steve worked for the YWCA and Broadlawns Homeless Programs. He developed and facilitated annual Christmas Programs for homeless and underprivileged families for 10 years. He also initiated Fun Day at Adventureland for these children. Steve retired from Polk County Supplemental Foods Department in 2012. He was a member of the Central Iowa Blues Society and a founding member of The All Center Bums.
He will be missed by his wife, Diane; son, Randy (Renee); daughter, Katie; and granddaughters, Ella and Olivia, and one grandchild on the way; siblings, Sue (Denny) Bowers, Mary Pat (Bubba) Walters, Tom (Tammy) Elliott, and Kevin (Nancy) Elliott; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many special friends. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Randy and Loyola.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be allocated to the charitable organizations for which Steve was passionate: Homeless Programs, Veterans Programs, ARL, and Animal Humane Society. Online condolences can be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ed Herring
03/01/2014
Diane and family, Just got the sad news of Steve's passing. My prayers are with you all during these difficult times. I'm so glad I had the chance to renew the friendship Steve and I shared the last time I was in DSM. I will cherish his infectious laugh and the great times we have shared. He had a knack of letting all he came in contact with feel they were the most important and loved person in his life at that moment.............and we were. Elly, I love you buddy and am blessed to have known you. When I, or anyone, was with you, we always "kept our grin on".
Judy McClure
02/25/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, speaking also on behalf of my late husband, Jon White. He and Steve were friends and colleagues at Roosevelt and ACBs. May Steve have peace and may you find comfort in your memories and in friends sharing theirs with you always!
Lucas Miller
02/24/2014
I am sorry to hear about your loss, Diane! You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Maria Bennett
02/23/2014
Diane - I was blessed to have known Steve the short while at United Way working with him. I have fond memories of his kindness. My heart so goes out to you and your family.
Mary Belieu
02/23/2014
Diane, I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve had a huge heart. I was proud to have known him. May peace be with you.
Craig A Bales
02/23/2014
Thanks for being a great long time friend Elly! Will miss your laughs!*
Linda Bowers Kimball
02/21/2014
Diane & family. Dennis called me about Steve's passing. I always had so much fun working with you both for ABATE Toy Runs. He was a friend as well as Sue's brother. I will let my fellow ABATE friends know of his passing. Linda
Carol Pinegar
02/22/2014
Diane,
I can't tell you how proud I am of the hurdles Uncle Steve jumped to become the man we all loved. So proud of you too for being there with him during those struggles. To Randy and Katie, I'm so sorry you and your kids didn't get more time with him. He will be missed greatly by all he touched.
Steve Pinegar
02/21/2014
Aunt Diane, Randy, and Katie I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Steve's passing. He had such a great knack of making whoever he was talking to feel like they were the most important person in the world. I can still hear his elephant call. I love you all.
Scott Bowers
02/21/2014
Aunt Diane, Randy and Katie I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Steve's passing. My favorite memory was when I was really young and I taught him the trick of trying to pull his fist toward his face while I hold his arm back then I let go. I remember he didn't get mad at me but look around the room to see who taught me that. I'm pretty sure it was my brother Steve. I love you. I will miss my Uncle.
Russell Karns
02/21/2014
To the Elliott family, and especially to my dear buddy, Steve, who has passed on: Vaya con dios, my friends. And Steve, save a seat at the table for me! I know it will be a good one, probably on the patio with a view! Till we meet again, mi amigo!
Kay Ruckman Austin
02/21/2014
Diane I am so saddened by Steve's passing. It is hard to put into words how I felt about my childhood friend. My prayers are with you and I feel very lucky that we had breakfast together last October to have one last hug. Judy and Linda will be glad to see him. Much love to you.
Dennis Bowers/Sue Bowers
02/21/2014
Diane,Randy,Katie we will miss Steve and all his laughs . He was a such a loving and caring individual. Our love and hugs.
Mary St Onge
02/21/2014
Diane, So sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was a teddy bear of a guy with a kind heart. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kelly Parkins
02/21/2014
Diane, Ryan, Katie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. He was such a great man.
Let us know if you need anything!
Kelly Parkins-Grunhovd and family