Stephen J. Horsey
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God." – Psalm 42:1
A Celebration of Life commemorating the life of Associate Pastor, Stephen J. Horsey, age 58, of Flagstaff, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Calvary Chapel Flagstaff. Pastor Steve, a beloved husband and father, journeyed home to heaven on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Steve was born on Aug. 3, 1952 to the late Norman and "Rusty" Horsey (Phippen) in Ford Ord, Calif. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force, served in the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged as a disabled veteran. He attended New Mexico State University, participating on the football team and with the marching band.
Steve married Alyce Franklin Derrington on Oct. 24, 1980 in Phoenix, Ariz. They lived in Phoenix for 13 years before moving to Flagstaff. He was born-again on Dec. 27, 1977 and was ordained as a pastor on Dec. 18, 1995. He enjoyed leading worship and teaching Bible studies in the service of our Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Karen.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Alyce of Flagstaff; and three sons, Christopher of Portland, Ore., Andrew of Big Stone Gap, Va. and Joshua of Lubbock, Texas.
The family suggests that donations be made to Calvary Chapel Flagstaff, 7725 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004.