Steven Jay Warne

Goodyear, Arizona - Steven Jay - "Steve" - Warne, 72 of 17506 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ died Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Born August 23, 1954 - West Lafayette, Ohio. He was the son of late the Morris Dale Warne and Mona Jean (Mapel) Warne.

Steve was a 1970 graduate of West Lafayette High School and a 1975 Graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

On June 22, 1974, Steve married Nancy L. (Brown) Warne, who survives.

Steve was an Accountant over the span of 48 years, working as Manager of Accounting, Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, and Plant Controller for Pretty Products, Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands, Inc., Georgia Pacific, SCA Tissue North America, and Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services Inc.

Steve was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Elks #376.

In addition to his wife, Steve survived by a daughter, Brittainy Warne-Murphy/Dan Murphy of Gilbert, AZ; a daughter, Lindsey Davis/Josh Davis of Buckeye, AZ; and a son, Trevor J. Warne/Kristin Warne of Gilbert, AZ: and six grandchildren.

Steve enjoyed all sports and NASCAR racing. Steve enjoyed creating the backdrop setting/theme items for Vacation Bible School held at First United Methodist Church of Gilbert, AZ. He officiated football for 18 years- 7th & 8th grade, freshman, JV, and varsity. He was approached to go collegiate but deferred as his son was beginning to play football, and he wished to watch his son enjoy the sport.

There will be no public services, but friends and family can leave remembrances on the funeral home website. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley - Thunderbird PCU, 13614 N 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304, and/or the International Rett Syndrome Association, 9121 Piscataway Rd., Suite 2-B, Clinton, MD 20735.

Steve was a devoted husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. While he will be missed by many, he is now free from pain and rejoicing in the presence of God and his Lord Jesus Christ. It doesn't get any better than that!!!!!

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.