Steven Michael Harris

It is with deep sorrow that we announced the passing of Steven “Steve” Michael Harris. Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Steve returned to his Heavenly Father on April 21st, 2025, at the age of 65.

Steve is survived by his wife Dawnette, sons Jacob and Zachary, his mother, siblings and extended family who will carry his memory in their hearts forever. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Irwin “Bing” Harris, and his father-in-law, Richard “Dick” Stapley.

**A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Hillcrest Ward Meeting house, 2424 N Old Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ 85213, at 11:30 AM. All who knew and loved Steve are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.

Born April 14, 1960, in Ridgecrest, California, as Steve used to tell it, he was the consummate gentleman allowing his twin sister, Suzanne “Suzie” Phillips, to go first. Steve was born a few minutes later. Over the years, Steve further honed his social graces and was known for his genuine caring, gracious spirit, devotion to his family, service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, great laugh and sense of humor, and a wonderful zest for life that touched all who knew him.

Steve’s formative years were spent between California and Wyoming where he enjoyed everything from sailing and fishing to four-wheeling and target practice. Steve married and was sealed to his best friend Dawnette and made a wonderful home for Jacob, Zach and the family in Mesa, Arizona.

Until more recent years, Steve’s passion was teaching the church youth and discussing the gospel principles. He served in the bishopric and was very involved with his sons and their friends in scouting. Seeing the boys off to college, and after years of research and hard work and expanding their home-grown water purification consultant business for small rural communities, Steve was looking forward to spending more time traveling and business-related opportunities with Dawnette.

Yet, with a series of strokes in early 2022, the last few years have been dedicated to Steve’s treatment and rehabilitation. Where doctors gave little hope, Steve surpassed physical and mental milestones. Along with the support of family, therapists, nurses and close friends, Steve persevered and exceeded everyone’s expectations. He fought a good fight!

Steve – our husband, father, son, brother, and friend – we will miss you so very, very much we all look forward to the time when we will be together with you again.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.