Obituary of Kenneth W. Steves

WARRENSBURG - Kenneth W. Steves, 64, of Catherine Street, Warrensburg, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, following a long illness. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Kenneth W. and Beatrice (Chadwick) Steves. Kenneth was employed by Richard Baker & Sons of Warrensburg as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. Steves of Warrensburg; two brothers, Jerry Steves and his wife, Linda, of Queensbury, and Thomas Steves and his wife, Maxine, of Tupper Lake; one sister, Rebecca Marks and her husband, Ed., of Tampa, Fla. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Ken's life will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, with the Rev. Roger Richards, pastor, officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Donations in his memory may be made to the Warrensburg Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 157, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.