Stephen DeLoss Dye Keokuk, Iowa Obituary

Stephen DeLoss Dye

Stephen DeLoss Dye, 63, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 5, 1954 in Keokuk the son of Robert Lee Sr. and Josephine Dresden Dye. On November 27, 1978 he was united in marriage to Katherine Daw in Kahoka, MO. She survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Dawn Adams of Fort Collins, CO, Tonya Lee Holmes (Neal) of Keokuk, Bobbie Ismail (Mike) of Keokuk and Stephanie Sosa (Brau) of Knoxville, TN, one son, Stephen Tyler Dye (Jeriann) of Keokuk, seventeen grandchildren, Sabrina and Owen McMahan, Taylor Jobe, Billie Holmes, Mary K. Holmes, Elijah Ismail, Austin Salyers, Arim Ismail, Hamzah Ismail, Saundra Castillo, Ilana Castillo, Karina Ramirez, Natalia Sosa, Andrea Sosa, Bailey Hansen, Colt Dye and Lane Dye, one sister, Orma “Punky” Dye Andrews (Steve) of Keokuk, three brothers, Robert Lee Dye Jr. (Cathy) and David Dye all of Keokuk, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen and Chuck Colvin, Jim and Tia Daw, Eric and Kelly Daw and Dan and Teri Abston and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Dye Sr. and mother Josephine Rebo and one nephew, Jason Andrews. Steve was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country. He had been the owner/operator of Economy Plumbing in Keokuk for the past twenty years. Steve was devoted to his family and his most favorite thing to do was spend time with them. His son, Tyler, was his right hand man and they were together constantly. He loved shooting pool and restoring his classic cars. Steve enjoyed getting together with the guys and playing cards. He adored his special dog, Primo who truly was man’s best friend. Steve leaves for his family a lifetime of wonderful memories and he will never be forgotten. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday. January 19, 2017 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Sylvia Tillman officiating. Burial with Military Rites was in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. Memorials may be made to the family.
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January 19, 2017
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Rhonda Longenecker
January 19, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Brett & Rhonda Longenecker
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Funeral Home Owner
January 19, 2017
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January 18, 2017
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Peggy Boley Jahani
January 18, 2017
To the Dye Family, from one West K family member to another, I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in this difficult time of loss and may you have peace in remembering all of the good memories you have of Steve. David, it's hard losing an older brother. I've los... Continue Reading
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Mike and Byrne
January 18, 2017
Steve was a hell of a nine ball player in his younger days.R.I.P.,old friend!
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Catherine Westwater Rivers
January 18, 2017
You were one of the few people who were trustworthy and honest, prayers with your family, Rest in Peace
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Stacey Fincher
January 17, 2017
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have wonderful memories of all of us in West K. Cherish your memories. With heartfelt sympathy, Stacey Protsman Fincher & family
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kathryn kelly
January 17, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Alice Winkler Morehouse
January 17, 2017
Kathy and Family, Sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man. I've not seen him in years but was speaking of him recently. My Dad, George Winkler thought a lot of Steve. May Steve Rest in Peace and may you be given the strength you need during this difficult time.
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