Steven Lee Somers

Steven Lee Somers, born on the 13th day of June 1952. Parents: Mother Amsie Jeanne and Father Major Ross A. Somers. Steve was raised in the Alamo Heights neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas. After leaving San Antonio, Steve moved to Austin for school and work. He then moved to the Texas coast for a short time to enjoy beach living and work as a welder. Once a young family was on the horizon, he moved back to Austin. In Austin, Steve dove into the construction industry with both feet. A "jack of all trades," he was a true fish in water within the industry. Joining the Austin Remodelers Association in the '80s, he carved out a name for his construction and remodeling company. His first bundle of joy, daughter Cameron Jade, was born soon after settling into the Austin area. Five years later, he was once again filled with joy to welcome his son Aaron Zane to the family. Steve was a man with a huge love for God, his family, the church family, the outdoors, and great craftsmanship. He was brought to faith in the Episcopal Church growing up, later becoming a life-long lover and member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where his faith was reignited and flourished. The love that...[more]

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eve had for God reached far and wide. Steve spent most of his adult life spreading God's love from job sites to community projects, and from ministry projects for those facing life's challenges to life-long friends in his beloved singles group. Steve believed his most important gift to share was the gift of God's love and faith in Jesus Christ. His Children remember their Dad as a loving, God-fearing supporter of their goals and passions. They have many wonderful memories with him. Whatever their interest or hobby, Steve would try to find a way to connect. Indeed, Steve spent countless hours building volleyball and art equipment for Cameron, and building forts for and shooting targets with Aaron. Everyone who knew Steve knew his humor to be constant and corny at times. Even when you did not want to laugh, it was hard to hold back around Steve. He felt that life was better with God, family, and laughter. His clients knew him as a friend, and his friends wanted to be his clients. Construction was a calling and craft more than it was a job for Steve--it was a tool he used to serve and connect with others. He never left a project, client, or friend questioning his commitment to his work or their project. It's not difficult to imagine that Steve's favorite moments were those spent with family, his brothers and sisters in faith, and anyone around him with whom he could share his love. Not always having the words to express his heart, he would often use gifts to show you he was thinking about you. Steve's gifts were not necessarily intended to blow your socks off, but rather as a way to show his interest in your life and that you were always on his mind. Steve is remembered by his children: Cameron Somers (partner Bob and granddaughter PJ) and Aaron Somers (wife Whitney and granddaughter Wren); sisters Ann Coldeway (husband Mike, and daughter Allie and son Eric), Jeanne Somers (wife Norine, and daughters Amy and Eva), and Sally Ferguson (son Steel, daughter-in-law Carley, and children Rush and Zinc); and the Bethany family. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on September 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The Service will also be available online.