Steven L. Williams born the 19th of October, 1980 in Manchester, England.

After a long battle with alcoholism, Steven is finally at peace. He tried so many times to get well, but could not win that battle. He and immediate family met and made many friends through different programs, agencies and local business who all believed in Steve. Those special people, too many to name, they know who they are, we thank them all.

Steve immigrated to America at the age of 10, with his parents and siblings (Helen and Andrew), Aunt Janis, Uncle David and cousin Samantha in 1980, to fulfill the American Dream.

Out of the gate, Steve fulfilled so many dreams. Ever active, always the adventurer: His first adventure was collecting Mt. St. Helens dust and building a volcano for a school project. He raised sheep and horses for 4-H and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and hunting — he did it all! When he was a small boy he tinkered on cards in GranDad’s Garage in Hayden, it became his passion. After graduating from North Idaho College as a Diesel Mechanic, he worked for the city of Coeur d’Alene Street Department for some 14 years. He was named S2. He loved his job and his coworkers very much.

He married Marla Fosnot on July 18, 1992. They built a home together in Rathdrum and have two wonderful children: Gareth (19) and Leslie (16). He loved them dearly. Steve and Marla divorced in April 2012.

Mechanical things he could fix. After all, he would say to his dad, “It’s just nuts and bolts. Nuts and bolts.” His demons he couldn’t fix. After leaving the city, he tried several ventures; struggling with his alcoholism.

Steve is survived by his son, Gareth “Splodge;” daughter Leslie Boo; parents, Bob and Ellie Williams of Coeur d’Alene; sister Helen McIntire of Fernwood; niece Makenzie of Hayden; nephew Devon of Eugene, Ore.; brother Andrew and wife Jess, and their sons: Jordan, Colin and Tommy of Rathdrum; aunt Janis “AJ” and uncle David of Coeur d’Alene; cousin Samantha and her family of Texas; aunt Kath of Stalybridge, U.K.; beloved cousin and namesake Stephen Williams and family in Deton, U.K.; cousin Stuart and children in Stalybridge; uncle Alan and family of Urmston, U.K.; beloved uncle Eric Edge of Hollins, U.K.; plus many more family members and in-laws in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Dad, Yesterday is history. Today is a gift. Tomorrow is mystery. Live everyday like it’s your last. — Love, Gareth

We are so thankful his last day was with us. We loved him dearly. Be at peace our son. — Mom and Dad

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The Burrow (AJ’s house), 2755 E. Nettleton Gulch Road, Coeur d’Alene.

English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, has been entrusted to handle the final arrangements. Please visit Steve’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.