Steven Parris

STEVEN PARRIS

North Liberty

Steven W. Parris, 59, of North Liberty, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at Lensing's Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Rd., Coralville, with Alecia Williams officiating. Burial will be at Ridgewood Cemetery, North Liberty. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the Steven Parris Memorial Fund has been established.

Steve was born Aug. 16, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Jessie Parris and Bernice (Carothers) Nassen. He was a 1972 graduate of Mason City High School and NIACC. He later attended the University of Iowa, where he majored in history. After high school, he joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. On Nov. 17, 1990, he married Natasha Boerhave in Clear Lake, Iowa. Steve was employed as a computer tech at the University of Iowa for six years before retiring.

Steven was a charismatic person who lit up the room and could make anyone feel welcome. He loved talking about current affairs and history. Steven was a prolific reader and especially loved Stephen King. He loved sports especially the New York Yankees, Chicago Bears and Cubs. He also enjoyed playing golf. Steven was an avid movie buff and especially loved watching movies with Natasha.

Survivors include his wife, Natasha, of North Liberty; his son, Ben and his two daughters, Kaylee Rae and Alexa Cruz of Clear Lake; father-in-law, Dale Boerhave of Iowa City; brother-in-law, Scott Boerhave of North Liberty; and sister-in-law, Tanya Boerhave of Osceola.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at

www.lensingfuneral.com.