In loving memory of

Steven John Ernest
July 3, 1953 - December 5, 2013

Steven J. Ernest age 60, of Ames Iowa died at his home on December 5, 2013. A gathering of friends and family will be at Noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City with a 1:30 p.m. memorial service at the church. Burial will be at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Steven was born in Kansas City, KS, the son of John and Patty Payer Ernest. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and moved to Ames at the age of 14. Steven was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from DMACC and attended Iowa State University. He loved to fish, practice yoga and spend time with his family including his 3 granddaughters which brought tremendous joy into his life.
He is survived by his mother, Patty Rua of Story City, daughter, Kelly (Nick) Kopp of Andover, MN, son, John Ernest of Ames, three granddaughters, Ella, Kaitlyn, and Megan Kopp, a brother, John Ernest of Red Cliff, CO, a sister, Cay Sills (Brad) of Evansville, WI and three nephews, Justin (Megan) Sills and Kyle & Levi Ernest.
He was preceded in death by his father.

On line condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Rachel (Billerbeck) Wilkinson & Family wrote on Dec 14, 2013:

"Kelly and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Our prayers and love are with all of you at this difficult time!"

Scott Thompson " T J" wrote on Dec 13, 2013:

"So very sorry for your loss. I was a good friend of his from the Beta Sig house at Iowa State and was in his wedding. I still occasionally saw him at football games. He will always be remembered as a "brother" and a great guy."

Dennis Mabie wrote on Dec 11, 2013:

"I worked with Steve quite a few years ago at the DOT, and will always remember him fondly as a special guy. I will miss his random calls out of the blue to ask me directions to some destination he was looking for in the des moines area:) So sorry for the loss!"

Connie Oliver Murry wrote on Dec 11, 2013:

"Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you and how quickly the years have flown by since the Meeker neighborhood days. Wishing peace to all. "

Jeanie Jacobs Bremer wrote on Dec 10, 2013:

"Dearest Neighbors on the circle of 17th street, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time .The last time I saw Steve we had a very nice visit and shared memories of the old neighborhood and growing up .I will remember him fondly ,so very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all."

Marlene Weisshaar wrote on Dec 9, 2013:

"Patty,my thoughts are with you at this sad time in your life. Life is out of order when our children pass and we are left to grieve."