Stephen David Sowder

Stephen is survived by his wife Krystin Ravenscroft; children Deegan, Harlynn, and Idun Sowder; parents Diana (Tim) Hurd and Thaddeus (Michelle) Sowder; father-in-law Steven Ravenscroft; grandparents Bruce and Mary Burgess, Janice Hurd, Bob and Mary Sowder; brothers Aaron (Sara Reeve) Sowder, Jacob (Kennedy) Sowder and Matthew Harding; Stepsister Tatum McILquham; lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, 30 nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Charlie and Jenny Devlin and Eugene Hurd.

Stephen was a dedicated father and husband, and he loved his family very much. He was a very highly respected foreman at ESI, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator prior to being promoted to foreman.

He loved spending time with his family. He had a love for motorcycles and trucks. He enjoyed riding and driving them as well as taking them apart to learn and see the mechanics of how they worked. You could always find Stephen working with his hands, whether he was building something or taking it apart.

Stephen is very loved and will continue to be loved by all, as well as those we may never know because he touched the lives of so many.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the Sowder family.