Steven
Wesley Fox or Pastor Steve as we call him was born to Leonard and Rozella
(Shocklie) Fox on May 10, 1948 in Loma Linda, CA. Steve grew up in the
Muscoy and Rialto communities along with his siblings, Sonny, Sharon, Sid,
Sylvia and Stan. He attended Eisenhower High School and Graduated in 1966.
While he was there, he was very active in sports playing football and
baseball. Steve also served in the Army for 13 months.
On December 23, 1972 he married the love of his life, Karen Ann Kennard
in Redwood City, CA. Together they had three children, Zachary, Christiane
and Rachel.
Steve had been the Pastor at Inland Christian Center Church in Colton for
the past 33 years. In the beginning, as youth pastor, he served under his
parents and founders of the church, Pastors Leonard and Rozella. In 1990,
his parents placed him as Senior Pastor as they stepped aside to begin
traveling to minister to other churches. In the past 20 years, Pastor Steve
has made his made his mark not only in the church but in our surrounding
communities and around the world as well.
In his recreational time, Steve loved the game of golf and played it
often. His favorite sports teams were the LA Dodgers and the Oakland
Raiders. Steve loved to go to Yosemite and took his family every year as
well as visiting Weed, CA another favorite place of his. He made countless
trips to Africa and South America, where he managed and nurtured several
churches including Bible Colleges.
On Sunday, February 7, 2010, in the quiet hours of the morning, Steve
passed away at the age of 61 at his home in Banning, CA, with his family by
his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; his children, Zachary,
Christiane Dolce and Rachel; his grandchildren, Christopher, Caroline,
Madison, Seth and Levi; his siblings, Sonny, Sharon, Sylvia and Stan; his
father, Leonard and many Nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was
preceded in death by his brother, Sid and his mother, Rozella.
A memorial service took place on Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 am
at Ministerios Amistad Cristiana,
863 N. Mt. View, San Bernardino, CA 92401 and a private inurnment was
held
at Riverside National Cemetery.
Today we may have lost a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and
friend, but heaven has gained a hero of faith. the hole left in our hearts
can only be filled with the memories we have of him, the legacy he has left
and the love of our personal Savior, Jesus Christ.
A foundation has been set up in memory of Steve and for the promotion of
missions throughout the world. A ministry that was close to his heart. You
may make donations to the Steven W. Fox Foundation and send to 1401
S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Colton, CA 92324. or to Steven W. Fox Foundation For
Worldwide Missions, 35464 Stockton Street, Beaumont, CA. 92223
Arrangements were under the direction of
Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, CA. (951) 845-1141
