Steven Wayne Faris

Steven Wayne Faris, 44, died Nov. 5, 2011, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A service is at 3 p.m., Nov. 20 at the Palmer Elks Lodge.

Steve was born Nov. 6, 1966, in Long Beach, Calif. He attended Palmer High School and University Christian School in Jacksonville, Fla.

Steve was the head diesel mechanic for First Student from 1997-2011. He loved spending time with family and friends, ATV riding, hunting, fishing, and in general just having a good time.

“Steve was the type of person who would help anyone with anything without hesitation,” his family wrote. “He lived life to the fullest, and the most important thing to him was his family and friends.”

Steve is survived by his mother, Mary Sena (William) and father, Charles Faris; grandmother, Mildred Manaffey of Canyon, Texas; children, Erika, Robyn and Breanna Faris; and the mother of his children, Lori Syverson, all of Palmer; brothers, Gregory Faris, D’Wayne Faris of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Pamela Faris (Seth France), Spring Ortega (Nicolas) and Dianna Faris; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who loved him dearly.

Arrangements were with Legacy Kehl’s Palmer Chapel.