Steven Ward Horton
April 11, 1949 ~ November 12, 2011
Steven Ward Horton, 62 of Mount Vernon, died Saturday, November 12, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, due to complications from heart bypass surgery. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Wednesday November 16, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mount Vernon. Steve's visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon with Masonic services starting at 7:00 p.m. A private burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Surviving Steve is his wife Ruth, son Brice of Iowa City, and daughter Valerie of Cedar Rapids, brother Bill of Trophy Club, Texas, and granddaughter Elysia Horton of Blairstown. Preceding Steve in death were his parents, daughter Alison, Uncle Don "Unc", brother Bob, and sister-in-law Jan Horton. Steve was born, April 11, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, the youngest son of Boyd and Ruth Sipple Horton. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1968, and attended Kirkwood Community College. Steve married Ruth Schmitz February 27, 1971, in the home of his parents. He owned and operated with his parents, the Horton Ready Mix for many years. Steve was a long time member of Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department and active volunteer with St. Luke's Hospital. He was also a member of the Lisbon-Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge #112,and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Steve was active in AA sponsoring several people, and had received his 28 Year Sobriety Pin. Memorial's in Steve's honor may be made to the Mount Vernon Fire Department First Street West, and the Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance, P. O. Box 125, both of Mount Vernon, IA 52314 On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Ruth and Family: Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Ruth and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Steve. May God surround you with his love during this difficult time.
Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I will keep you close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family of Steve – We are so sorry for your loss. We knew Steve well as a dedicated volunteer since 2004 and are so grateful that he chose St. Luke’s to be a volunteer. He donated 2,599 hours of service in that time, mostly to the Digestive Health Center. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Ruth, I am so very sorry to hear about Steve. We’re all thinking of you & your family.
Sorry about your family’s loss. Steve was always a good part of a any meeting he attended. He will be missed.
Ruth & family, Thinking of you all. May your memories bring you comfort as he is at peace with the Lord. God Bless.
Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Horton Family; So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I worked for Ward and Mildred at the Motel when Bill, Bob and Steve were just little guys. My son Brian worked for Steve at the Ready mix . I also knew Boyd, Ruth and Uncle Don well. I will keep the family in my prayers
Dear Ruth and Family, Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing and your great loss, he will be greatly missed by family, friends and community.