Stephen Gorden Newton

Stephen Gorden "Steve" Newton died Friday, April 16, 2021, at his home in Lakeside, Arizona following a recent triple bypass surgery. He was  59 years old. Steve was born on September 20, 1961, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky to his parents, the late William Roger and Margaline (Woosley) Newton.

Steve was a member of Litchfield High School's Class of '79 in Litchfield, Kentucky. In 1981, Steve enlisted in the United States Army.  He served as a Medical Lab Specialist throughout his military service and received a few badges and ribbons from his service.  He loved the United States of America and her Constitution and was willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice in her defense.

Steve's career had him working in numerous hospitals throughout the country, giving him and his family the opportunity to live in several states.  His most recent position was with the White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, Arizona where he worked as a Lab Technician for 11 years.  He loved his job and he loved the people he was able to work with and made countless friends over the years.  

On July 24, 2000, Steve married Patricia Leos in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his life has, since, been richly blessed. Steve loved his family and adored his beautiful wife.  His life was spent caring for her every need and he received much joy in his endeavor.  In recent years, his life revolved around, not just her but, his daughter, Lindsay and grandkids, Wyatt and Charli.  He shared his home with them and daily, his day was made brighter by being able to see them, love them, protect them and play with them.  Indeed, he was the greatest husband, father and grandpa to his family.  He loved each and every member of his large family and was grateful to them for the happiness and light they brought into his life.

Stephen Gorden Newton is survived by his wife, Patricia Leos Newton of Lakeside, Arizona; children:  Michelle (Anthony) Camit of Florence, Arizona, Rebecca (Saranne Lund) Hollis of Phoenix, Arizona, Nicholas Hollis of Lakeside, Arizona, Lindsay Leos of Lakeside, Arizona; 8 grandchildren:  Damian Tovar, Aliyah Tovar, Luke Camit, Kaleb Camit, Matthew Camit, Hendrix Hollis, Wyatt Leos, Charli Boose; and 1 great-grandson, Santo Oropeza.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Hollis, in June of 2001. 

The funeral service will begin 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 23, 2021, at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Arizona where the visitation and viewing will begin 1 hour prior.  The concluding service, with military honors, will immediately follow at the Lakeside Cemetery. Honors will be rendered by The Veterans of The White Mountains.  

Steve's family is thankful for the many expressions of love and sympathy they have received during this difficult season and continue to be grateful for the prayers offered up on their behalf.