Steven Edward Kirkpatrick

Steven Edward Kirkpatrick, 51, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born February 1, 1970, in Des Moines, IA to David A. and Sharon M. (Crowder) Kirkpatrick.

Steve graduated from East High School in 1988, and went on to attend Iowa State University. He owned and operated an awning cleaning business, then later worked as a collector for J D Byrider for several years in Des Moines before being transferred to Sioux Falls, S D. He moved to Chicago, and married Socorro Ledesma. They have one daughter. While in Chicago he bought a taxi business, McNamara Cab Company. He worked hard at the business and at its peak, he had over 100 employees and over 40 cabs. He and his wife divorced and later he sold his business and moved back to Des Moines, settling in Pleasant Hill, IA.

Steve was a member of the Des Moines Elks Lodge #98. He loved to play black jack. He was very generous and contributed greatly to his church and several outreach programs.

Steve is survived by his daughter, Diane Joy Kirkpatrick; his parents, Dave and Sharon Kirkpatrick (Pleasant Hill, IA), his brother, Michael (Tracie), Des Moines, IA, his nephews, Preston and Landon Kirkpatrick (Des Moines, IA), many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Steve would come back to Des Moines from wherever he lived for family get-togethers. He loved his family.

Steve will be cremated, with burial at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday, March 18th, 12:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s East, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

There will be a luncheon served after the service at the Des Moines Elks Lodge, 5420 NE 12th St. (Old University), Pleasant Hill, IA. Please come and share stories of Steve’s exploits; there are many.

The family would like, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution made to Adult and Teen Challenge of the Midlands, 900 N. League Rd., Colfax, IA 50054.

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