Stephen "Steve" Albert Genoff passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022, at 11:15 PM in Greeley Colorado. He peacefully took his last breath and closed his eyes into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.
Steve was the firstborn child of Ralph and Doris Genoff. He was born on April 24, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. Steve worked at various companies in Colorado and coded software. Steve was incredibly talented and creative in many ways. He had an exceptional intellect. At an early age, he was a math prodigy, played the violin, painted watercolor pictures, was an avid reader, loved to journal his thoughts, wrote a book (From Suicide to Blessed Survival by John Galston (pen name), loved music, gardening, cooking, playing online strategy board games, skiing, fishing, the great outdoors, enjoyed lively conversations and fellowship with his brothers and sisters in Christ and shared his faith in ordinary ways as went about his daily life. Steve had a soft spot for his cat, Gaussie.
Steve was born again (John 3:3) in 1999. Since then, his life was transformed by the Gospel (2 Cor 5: 17, Rom 12:1-2, Rom 6:4). Steve knew he was just passing through this life and the best was yet to be because he received the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ (John 3:16, 1 John 5:13).
Steve is survived by his sisters Peggy Sallee (Jerry) and Jean Redding; nephews Jeremy Sallee, Derek Redding (Rachel) and Adam Redding; niece Leah Beckworth (Daniel). Great nephews Colton Beckworth and Carson Beckworth; and great niece Holland Redding.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Doris Genoff and his brother-in-law Paul Redding.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Guadalupe Center in Greeley or Grace Church Greeley, in Care Of Lighthouse Family Mortuary, 2525 W 16th Street #C, Greeley, Colorado 8034. To leave condolences for Stephen's family, www.lighthousefamilylfm.com
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023 at Grace Church Greeley, 6400 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634.
