Steven Garcia

Steven Garcia, 81, of Palmer died in his home May 18, 2014.

He was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Pleasanton, Texas. He came to Alaska in 1968 to follow his dream of finding adventure. He purchased a farm to raise his family. He owned his own barber shop in Anchorage for many years. With his specialty as a farmer who raised animals, crops and berries, he started his own farm business in 1991 with the goal of being self-sufficient and to pass his skills on to his children. He loved the country life and he loved using his resources to help his family or anyone else who was in need.

Steve was a dreamer and his vision showed in his aspirations and his art. He was a woodcarver and artist of the land he loved. Landscaping his farm was his love and he used the farm to serve God and serve others.

Surviving are his sister, Mary; wife, Patsy; nine children; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Steve will be laid to rest with his son, Sal.

Steve lived his dream and he died on the farm that he loved.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres,” 1 Corinthians vs 4-8.

A service is planned at 1 p.m., May 27, at Summit Worship Center, formerly Wasilla Assembly of God, in Wasilla.

Arrangements were made with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory.