Steven Curtis 1948-2013
Our wonderful husband, father, Papa, and hero passed away on January 5, 2013 after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. He valiantly inspired others and proved that this is still a day of miracles. Steve was born in Salt Lake City on March 16, 1948 to Emerson and Alice Curtis. He graduated from Highland High School and served an LDS mission to Northern Germany. He married his eternal sweetheart, Janice, in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in electrical engineering and received a master's degree from Santa Clara University in California. He spent the majority of his career designing medical imaging equipment and managing research and development departments. He loved solving mathematical engineering problems and was granted many patents.
Steve was a man of absolute integrity. He had sound judgment and great wisdom. He possessed charity for all and so appreciated the love and prayers offered for him during his health struggles. He left a legacy of love, service, humor, and devotion to his family. He endured to the end with steadfast faith in the Savior and a testimony of the gospel. He was without guile and was a true disciple of Christ.
Steve loved gardening and his beautiful flowers were legendary. He passed on his love of camping and hiking in the mountains and national parks to his family. He loved music and sang every chance he had in choirs, quartets, and duets with Jani and was an excellent choir director. He enjoyed traveling and saw much of the world.
He delighted in the scriptures and was continually immersed in them. He had an extensive knowledge of the gospel and lived its principles with exactness. He served faithfully in many callings, but his favorite was teaching, where he constantly bore his testimony of the love, kindness, and mercy of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Jani and their children and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m.
9 comments:
He seemed like such a great dad. I learned a lot about him at the funeral, and he seemed like such a wonderful person. I'm glad he is no longer suffering and that one day your parents will be reunited again.
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man.
Oh Jenny. I'm so sorry! I'm sure this has been a rough time on you and your family. I'm glad to know he isn't suffering anymore. So thankful for eternal families! Big hugs!
Oh, Jenny. Two years ago this Sunday my dad died, also from a long illness. My heart goes out to you and your whole family. This is a time to remember your dad, to be close as a family and feel the peace that comes from having heaven near. I had some angels in the form of good friends who also did a lot of help me during those first weeks and months. If you ever want to get together or just chat on the phone, please call me. 801-310-2237. I'll be praying for you all, especially you and your mom.
Love you Jenny! *hugs*
Sending lots of love, hugs, kisses, and prayers! You are an amazing example of being stouthearted! Love you, Billy!
Jenny, I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved reading about him, what a great dad.
Oh Jenny! I'm so sad. What a wonderful man! I'm sending you a giant hug and saying a prayer for you and your family. xoxo
I'm just now catching up on blogs after the holidays and I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like he and my dad had a lot in common--mission to Germany, graduated from U in electrical engineering, grad school in California. What a nice obituary (if such things *can* be nice...). I'm sorry I never met him, he sounds like a great dad. Here's a huge hug!!!
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