Steven Mark Endris, 62, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas went to be with Our Lord on August 4, 2016, in the home of his loving sister Patricia Wilson and brother-in-law Greg Wilson. Steven was born on September 3, 1953 to parents Robert T. Endris and Clara M. Endris in Pana, Illinois, but then moved to Texas when he was 10 years old. He lived in Texas until tragedy and moved to Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 2014.
Steven was by all accounts a wonderful human being, a master carpenter who could build something out of nothing and sometimes something into nothing! He loved wood! Steven could make you crack up laughing one minute and also want to make you pull your hair out the next, but no matter what, if he had the opportunity or the means to help another he would.
Steven would go out of his way to help a complete stranger even though he needed the help just as bad. Steven was a giver, not a taker. Steven understood human kindness even when people or life wasn’t good to him!
Steven was a lover of all life and never had an ounce of hate in his heart. He was polite and kind! Every person who had the honor to come into Steven’s life has a story to tell, it could be good, it could be corky, it could be out of this world, but one thing is certain, Steven left his mark on folks.
Steven always knew he was put on this earth to do God’s work and follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Steven was a devoted Catholic who did his very best to live by God’s word.
No matter Steven’s living situations, lack of money and tangible items, he would always have his Bible and a smile on his face. Steven did the best with what he had and the situation he was given, but one thing is certain, if you needed help, Steven was there! If you needed something fixed or built, Steven was there; need a laugh, talk to Steve; want to blow your mind, talk to Steve; want a shoulder to cry on, go to Steve; feeling lonely, go to Steve; want a grilled cheese sandwich or some crazy concoction of food that you never in a million years think you would eat, but when you took a bite and it is fabulous, go see Steve.
Steven also loved his sister’s cooking. He would say it’s like living in a 5-star hotel! There isn’t enough that can sum up the life and personality of Steve, but one thing is certain, if you had the honor to meet him, or know him, you have a story for life. We were the lucky ones because we knew him!
Steven enjoyed Arkansas and the people! He got to do and see so much! He loved the animals and the chores. He held a new born calf and he would collect eggs every day. Help his sister, nephews and niece in a drop of a hat! Steven never complained! He loved God, People, Animals and Life!
Steve is survived by his children Laura Endris, Heather Matherene and Aaron Endris. Steven had 8 Grandchildren! Sister Patricia Wilson and husband, Greg Wilson, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; brother Bob Endris and wife, Peihong Endris, of Pearland, Texas; brother Ken Endris and wife, Deborah, of Hooks, Texas. Steven is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, which he held unconditional love for and was always happy to see!
Steven is preceded in death by his parents Robert T. Endris and Clara M. Endris. He helped care for his parents in their last remaining years! He always gave unconditional love, a gentle touch and a loving hand! Steven is also preceded in death by his nephews, Christian Novak, Nathaniel Novak and niece Kaitlyn Novak. He loved them very much!
He was a great son, great brother, great uncle and loved his children and grandchildren. He glowed when he saw them or got to see a photo! He loved deep close and far! There wasn’t an ugly bone in his body! We as a family were blessed because we knew his heart!
We will love and miss you forever! Gone to soon!
Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016