He passed on February 4, 2021, surrounded by the family he loved so much and worked hard his entire life to take care of. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Downs is serving time in the Valley State Prison for Women, as per Murderpedia. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Sherry Templin (Hicks Giese) Added: 8 Sep 2000 He wanted to make sure everyone was having fun and loved fast cars, boats, motorcycles, road trips in the RV, horseback riding, deep sea fishing in Cabo (winning the renowned "Bisby" tournament once), ice cream, camping, fishing, listening to live music, heading back to KC for Gates BBQ, shopping trips at Duluth and Bass Pro Shop, Lake of the Ozarks and visiting family and old buddies from school. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Downs' launched a violent attack on three of her children, Danny, Cheryl Lynn, and Christie Anne in 1983. Failed to remove flower. To donate to the Steve Downs Melanoma Foundation and continue his passion for philanthropy, email Staci Downs at [emailprotected]">[emailprotected]">[emailprotected]">[emailprotected]. Downs' launched a violent attack on three of her children, Danny, Cheryl Lynn, and Christie Anne in 1983. Despite his accomplishments, Steve never took anything for granted. Oops, we were unable to send the email. And so, very quickly, they formed a relationship. Stephen "Steve" Downs, 64, an amazing man and loving father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, friend, and mentor fought long and hard against melanoma cancer as long as he could. He was one of the few people who saw Diane, not as the outsider, but as a beautiful woman who was anxious to assert her independence. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. He was one of the few people who saw Diane, not as the outsider, but as a beautiful woman who was anxious to assert her independence. Christie and Cheryl were a product of Diane's marriage to her ex-husband, Stephen (Danny) Downs. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Stephen "Steve" Downs, 64, an amazing man and loving father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, friend, and mentor fought long and hard against melanoma cancer as long as he could. They so loved spending time on the lake especially the beautiful sunsets and in Nashville with friends and family. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Sherry Templin (Hicks Giese) Added: 8 Sep 2000 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. STEPHEN DOWNS OBITUARY Stephen Louis Downs 1935 ~ 2022 Stephen Louis Downs, 86, passed away June 30, 2022 in Midvale, Utah. His spirit and legacy will forever live on in those he touched and taught to never give up on their dreams. A system error has occurred. As for Christie and Stephen Danny Downs today, according to Heavy, Fred Hugi himself adopted the siblings, giving them a happy home and loving mother away from the spotlight. Diane Downs is serving a life sentence for the attack on her children What happened to Danny, Cheryl and Christie? Danny Downs survived but was paralyzed. Danny was alive, but he had been horrifically injured. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn more about merges. Oops, something didn't work. From waiting a period of time to driving very slowly to the hospital and then claiming a stranger had shot the children, Diane Downs spun her lies to suit her story. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Known as the "rebel" in the family, he left school in junior high to work and help his mom financially. Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. WebOrthopaedic is one of the major department in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Edapalli that provides various orthopaedic treatments at This browser does not support getting your location. WebOrthopaedic is one of the major department in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Edapalli that provides various orthopaedic treatments at The girl was later renamed Rebecca Babcock. Danny Downs survived but was paralyzed. Prior to being sentenced, Downs gave birth to a girl she named Amy Elizabeth. Back in Phoenix, Arizona, in Moon Valley High School, Steve Downs met Elizabeth Diane for the first time. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Cheryl was one of Diane Downs' three children whom she shot while they lay sleeping in her car on a dark road in Willamette Valley, Oregon on May 19, 1983. Stephen Danny Downs is Dianes Downs son, whos paralyzed from the waist down. While Christie Downs continues to suffer from a speech impediment, Heavy reported that crime author Ann Rule said that she has grown into a kind and caring The crime was the subject of Ann Rule's book "Small Sacrifices," which was made into a mini-series starring Farrah Fawcett and John Shea. Their marriage was described as tumultuous, with Downs allegedly disappearing for long periods of This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00am at North Bakersfield Toyota combining his love of cars, country music, and animals. The bullet in his back meant the youngster was paralyzed from the waist down. STEPHEN "STEVE" DOWNSOctober 9, 1956 - February 4, 2021. After selling cars in the brutal winters of the Midwest for years, he and his second wife, Terri, took a chance and moved to Bakersfield, CA, in 1984 for better opportunities in the car business. He expanded to build a second dealership, North Bakersfield Toyota, from the ground up and also owned Valley Cycle and Motorsports. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. Make sure that the file is a photo. Downs' launched a violent attack on three of her children, Danny, Cheryl Lynn, and Christie Anne in 1983. Diane Downs is an American who is accused of murdering her youngsters near her residence in Springfield, Oregon. GREAT NEWS! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The team knew it was unlikely Danny Downs would ever be able to walk again, let alone the other effects of being shot. Their marriage was described as tumultuous, with Downs allegedly disappearing for long periods of After the homicide, the girl claimed to police that a person had shot her two children. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The bullet in his back meant the youngster was paralyzed from the waist down. The baby was taken by the state and delivered to adoptive parents. ). WebDani Estelle Downs, age 54 of Tucson, born January 20, 1961 in Yuma, AZ, passed away March 18, 2015 Tucson, AZ. Downs tried to blame it on a "bushy-haired" stranger, but was prosecuted for it. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Add to your scrapbook. Downs is serving time in the Valley State Prison for Women, as per Murderpedia. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Verify and try again. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. They married and welcomed son, Ross Downs, and daughter, Savannah Downs. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Christie and Cheryl were a product of Diane's marriage to her ex-husband, Stephen (Danny) Downs. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Over the years, he did what it took to support his family and this tireless work ethic and unwavering perseverance resulted in much success in business and life, though he never forgot his humble beginnings. Downs was sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years for killing her 7-year-old daughter and wounding her two other children on a rural road outside Springfield, Ore., on May 19, 1983. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. STEPHEN DOWNS OBITUARY Stephen Louis Downs 1935 ~ 2022 Stephen Louis Downs, 86, passed away June 30, 2022 in Midvale, Utah. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). While Christie Downs continues to suffer from a speech impediment, Heavy reported that crime author Ann Rule said that she has grown into a kind and caring Danny was alive, but he had been horrifically injured. Back in Phoenix, Arizona, in Moon Valley High School, Steve Downs met Elizabeth Diane for the first time. Specifically: Ashes scattered in Arizona, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12310/cheryl-lynn-downs. For him, success was having the means to pay it forward, which he did often. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Sherry Templin (Hicks Giese) Added: 8 Sep 2000 or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Downs, now 64, has been incarcerated in California for most of the past 25 years, following stints in Oregon and New Jersey prisons. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The bullet in his back meant the youngster was paralyzed from the waist down. Try again later. The couple was together between 1973 and 1980 when Steve left her because he believed that Diane was cheating on him. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Diane Downs was arrested the following year and charged with several crimes Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. The couple was together between 1973 and 1980 when Steve left her because he believed that Diane was After the homicide, the girl claimed to police that a person had shot her two children. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Christie and Cheryl were a product of Dianes marriage to her ex-husband, Stephen (Danny) Downs. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Despite being convicted, Downs has always maintained her innocence. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Danny Downs survived but was paralyzed. Soon after, they were blessed with twin daughters, Traci and Staci. Drag images here or select from your computer for Cheryl Lynn Downs memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. The family thanks everyone for their support and love, including the oncologists, nurses, and medical professionals who fought with Steve to overcome his cancer. And so, very quickly, they formed a relationship. Daniel passed away early in the morning of January 8th, 2022 at the young age of 28 from injuries sustained Dani Estelle Downs, age 54 of Tucson, born January 20, 1961 in Yuma, AZ, passed away March 18, 2015 Tucson, AZ. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Steve Downs, their father, actually left Diane in 1980 because he thought that Danny was the result of an extramarital affair that she had. Bless you see you when you come home. There was an error deleting this problem. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was the president of the local NADA and part of the elite Toyota "20" group often asked to pilot new programs. Danny was the product of an affair Downs had been having with a colleague. He felt so lucky to find true love and happiness with Dawn Evenson Downs, a friend of 30 years after reconnecting in 2017. Try again later. From waiting a period of time to driving very slowly to the hospital and then claiming a stranger had shot the children, Diane Downs spun her lies to suit her story. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Downs' launched a violent attack on three of her children, Danny, Cheryl Lynn, and Christie Anne in 1983. Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. Downs, now 64, has been incarcerated in California for most of the past 25 years, following stints in Oregon and New Jersey prisons. The baby was taken by the state and delivered to adoptive parents. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The couple was together between 1973 and 1980 when Steve left her because he believed that Diane was WebDani Estelle Downs, age 54 of Tucson, born January 20, 1961 in Yuma, AZ, passed away March 18, 2015 Tucson, AZ. We have set your language to Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The baby was taken by the state and delivered to adoptive parents. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He enjoyed regularly clearing local animal shelters by paying all the fees so families could adopt a pet for free or at a very low cost. Arrangements under the direction of Family Funeral Care, Memphis, TN. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. STEPHEN DOWNS OBITUARY Stephen Louis Downs 1935 ~ 2022 Stephen Louis Downs, 86, passed away June 30, 2022 in Midvale, Utah. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. WebDani Estelle Downs, age 54 of Tucson, born January 20, 1961 in Yuma, AZ, passed away March 18, 2015 Tucson, AZ. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Try again later. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Downs was sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years for killing her 7-year-old daughter and wounding her two other children on a rural road outside Springfield, Ore., on May 19, 1983. And so, very quickly, they formed a relationship. Downs is serving time in the Valley State Prison for Women, as per Murderpedia. Downs was found guilty in June 1984, and sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years. Danny was the product of an affair Downs had been having with a colleague. Dawn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Diane Downs is serving a life sentence for the attack on her children What happened to Danny, Cheryl and Christie? Her other daughter, Christie, almost died and her son, Danny, was left a paraplegic. Despite being convicted, Downs has always maintained her innocence. Despite being convicted, Downs has always maintained her innocence. His generosity impacted many including his love for animals. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Cremated, Ashes scattered. Steve sounds like my husband in his character. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Steve's interment services will be held at a later date. Danny and Christie Ann Downs are among Diane Downs' surviving children after Cheryl Lynn died following the tragic shooting. They immediately knew it was meant to be and married in 2018. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Back in Phoenix, Arizona, in Moon Valley High School, Steve Downs met Elizabeth Diane for the first time. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. From waiting a period of time to driving very slowly to the hospital and then claiming a stranger had shot the children, Diane Downs spun her lies to suit her story. Dani was a homemaker and loved to Craft, Quilt and Folk Art paint. As for Christie and Stephen Danny Downs today, according to Heavy, Fred Hugi himself adopted the siblings, giving them a happy home and loving mother away from the spotlight. The team knew it was unlikely Danny Downs would ever be able to walk again, let alone the other effects of being shot. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Expand the Memories and Condolences form. As for Christie and Stephen Danny Downs today, according to Heavy, Fred Hugi himself adopted the siblings, giving them a happy home and loving mother away from the spotlight. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Stephen "Steve" Downs, 64, an amazing man and loving father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, friend, and mentor fought long and hard against melanoma cancer as long as he could. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? They were shot by their mother Diane Downs who then did everything in her power to ensure that none of the children survived. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. From Arizona to Oregon, the family had moved just shortly before the incident for Dianes job in the U.S. postal service. Danny and Christie Ann Downs are among Diane Downs' surviving children after Cheryl Lynn died following the tragic shooting. Please try again later. While Christie Downs continues to suffer from a speech impediment, Heavy reported that crime author Ann Rule said that she has grown into a kind and caring Year should not be greater than current year. Failed to delete memorial. Learn more about managing a memorial . Throughout his career, he was highly respected and earned countless awards for leading the nation in car sales. Sorry! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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Steve was preceded in death by his mother and father and is survived by his wife, Dawn; five children, Michael, Traci, Staci, Ross and Savannah; sons-in-law, Matt Imbelloni and Cole Sarver; four grandsons, Cameron Imbelloni, Dominic Risi, Mason Imbelloni and Jason Carlin; stepdaughter and husband, Chloe and Cory Beamer and their sons, Harrison and Hudson; along with countless family and friends who cherish the unforgettable man who will be missed terribly. Diane Downs is an American who is accused of murdering her youngsters near her residence in Springfield, Oregon. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please reset your password. 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