Steve Henry Scholarship Fund
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Steven Arlen Henry was born in Kansas City, Kansas on March 5, 1957, the son of Arlen Joseph and Laverne (Lierz) Henry. Steve married Rebecca “Becky” Uhrich, on December 29, 1979 in Garden City, KS. Survivors include his wife Becky and his parents Arlen & Laverne Henry of Seneca, Kansas. Also surviving are Steve’s sons Luke Henry and his wife Jamie of Seattle, Washington, Kyle Henry, and his fiancée, Roxana, of Brooklyn, New York; daughter Kaitlin and her husband Justin Page of Roeland Park, Kansas; brothers, Jason (Janel) Henry, and Russ (Sherry) Henry, both of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Sue Henry, Overland Park, Kansas; and grandchildren, Jasmine, Carter, Sienna Henry, and Simone Page, as well as twelve nieces and nephews.
Steve was a loving and dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and that shined through in the way he lived his life. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, and he had such a way with each of his grandchildren. He was incredibly generous with his gifts. He never met a stranger, was always willing to lend a hand, and made everyone in his life feel valuable.
Steve and Becky loved riding their bikes in the beauty of the Flint Hills and skiing in the mountains of Colorado with friends. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was ever at the ready to instigate a game of cards.
Steve was a 1989 inductee into the Emporia State University Athletics Hall of Honor and was also a member of the ESU Centennial Football Team. During his collegiate career, Steve was a four-year letterman on the track team as both a sprinter and long jumper, and was a starting defensive back on the football team during each of his four years as a Hornet. In 1979 he was drafted by the Saint Louis Cardinals, and spent three years in the NFL as a member of the Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Baltimore Colts.
Steve worked at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station for over 30 years and retired in 2017. While at Wolf Creek he worked in various positions including Manager of Operations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, serving on various committees and helping as a groundskeeper and volunteer handyman at the church. Steve was also a devoted member of his men’s bible study group as well as his tri-weekly ping-pong/coffee group.
This Memorial has been established for the Steve and Becky Henry Scholarship Fund established with the ESU Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Didde Catholic Campus Center.
Steve was a loving and dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and that shined through in the way he lived his life. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, and he had such a way with each of his grandchildren. He was incredibly generous with his gifts. He never met a stranger, was always willing to lend a hand, and made everyone in his life feel valuable.
Steve and Becky loved riding their bikes in the beauty of the Flint Hills and skiing in the mountains of Colorado with friends. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was ever at the ready to instigate a game of cards.
Steve was a 1989 inductee into the Emporia State University Athletics Hall of Honor and was also a member of the ESU Centennial Football Team. During his collegiate career, Steve was a four-year letterman on the track team as both a sprinter and long jumper, and was a starting defensive back on the football team during each of his four years as a Hornet. In 1979 he was drafted by the Saint Louis Cardinals, and spent three years in the NFL as a member of the Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Baltimore Colts.
Steve worked at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station for over 30 years and retired in 2017. While at Wolf Creek he worked in various positions including Manager of Operations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, serving on various committees and helping as a groundskeeper and volunteer handyman at the church. Steve was also a devoted member of his men’s bible study group as well as his tri-weekly ping-pong/coffee group.
This Memorial has been established for the Steve and Becky Henry Scholarship Fund established with the ESU Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Didde Catholic Campus Center.
Organizer
Kyle Henry
Organizer
Emporia, KS