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This site was created in the memory of our loved one, Steve Horton. He was born at Ford Ord Army Base in Monterey, California on September 14, 1954. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Atlanta, Georgia on February 28, 2011 at the age of 56. We will remember him forever. Steve was raised in Orinda, California by loving parents, Ray and Helen Horton. He was the big brother to Julie (Peck) and Scott Horton. He often remarked that his parents provided him with a great childhood and what special relationships he had with his brother and sister. He graduated with a B.A. in Spanish from University of California at Davis, cum laude, where he was a proud member of the Theta Xi Fraternity. He also earned a Masters Degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) in Glendale, AZ. During his professional career, Steve spent more than 20 years with APL, a global transportation and logistics firm. He held a number of high-level executive positions there before starting his own firm in 2003, Horton Global Strategies. 2010 and 2011 were record years for his firm, which had gained recognition from around the world. In business, Steve was regarded as an industry expert with great integrity that always worked in a team spirit with his customers, co-workers and vendors. So many of his contacts became close personal friends. Hundreds of phone calls and emails have come in expressing sadness regarding his passing. Steve also donated his time to various charitable organizations. He worked for "Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless" to deliver meals. He also visited various animal rescue organizations helping to care for dogs and cats. Steve was a friend to so many who will be greatly missed. He had a generous spirit who always treated everyone he encountered with kindness and compassion. He was also a great champion of animals. Two of his greatest loves were his dogs, Buster and Holly. Memorial donations in Steve's name can be made to The Humane Society of the United States (www.hsus.org). Cards can be sent to his parents, Ray and Helen Horton 31 Whitehall Drive Orinda, CA 94563. Steve is survived by his parents, Ray and Helen Horton of Orinda, California; sister Julie Peck and her husband John of Alamo, Ca; brother Scott Horton and his wife Pam of Bellevue, WA; and cherished nephews and nieces Michael, TJ, Lucy, Libby and Maggie. Memorial services were held on April 9, 2011 at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church in Moraga, CA. The song on this site, "For Good" from the musical "Wicked" is performed by Steve's niece, Lucy Horton. Audio of Steve's memorial service including songs and remembrances can be heard by clicking on the audio and video tab at the top of the page.
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Goodbye My Friend / Laurie Pinder (Friend)
Steve, I cant believe its been a year. But then again, I cant believe your not still here with us.This will be the last time I write something on here. So here goes......I have gotten over the crying stage, the mad stage, the forgiveness stage, and n...
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I miss you, still / Jill Ivie Maile (Friend)
I can't believe it's already been a year. I think of you every day and have so many memories that make me laugh. Thank you for giving me the gift of your family. I know how much you loved them and how proud you were of them. We all miss you. I w...
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YOUR BIRTHDAY...STEVE / Laurie Pinder (FRIEND)
As Jill said you never forgot a birthday of anyone that you cared about. So true. And so here we are Steve. It is YOUR day and I cant call you talk to you give you a hug or give a gift. It really sucks ! But when I think about it YOU are the gift. J...
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Happy Birthday Steve / Jill Ivie Maile (Pal)
It is your Birthday and I miss you. As your sister Julie said "one thing you never got from Steve was a late Birthday card.". You made me feel so special every year on my Birthday, it always meant so much. You were such a pleasure to do things for ...
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Good memories / Nolan Gimpel (Business Associate/Friend )
I remember the day we interviewed Steve after he graduated from Thunderbird. After hiring him I always took personal pride in his growth as a business man and as an individual. Our recent conversations after both migrating into the entrep...
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Really missing you today / Jill Ivie-Maile (Buddy) Read >> |
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My Heartfelt feelings to the family. / Stephen Yee (High school classmate ) Read >> |
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Goodbye My Friend / Jeff Dreesman (Friend and CruiseMate ) Read >> |
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So many happy memories / Lisa Adams Royals Read >> |
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He was a proud man / Art Stonelake (friend) Read >> |
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You'll be missed, buddy! / Burt Cummings (High School Friend ) Read >> |
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I'll miss you,dear friend / KK Chan (Friend and Co-worker at NOL and APL ) Read >> |
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Thank you, Steve / Hjalmar Wiik (business) Read >> |
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Steve was truly one of the good ones! / Bill Armando (Colleague, and friend ) Read >> |
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You will very much missed / Margaret Smeaton (Friend) Read >> |
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