Steven Minor

Steven Duane Minor, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, Texas. He was born May 5, 1949 in Leoti, Kansas the son of Duane & Virginia Shumard Minor. Following graduation in 1967 from Wichita County High School in Leoti, Kansas, Steven was inducted into the United States Army and served during the Viet Nam conflict from 1967 through 1971, during which time he was awarded the Silver Star. Following his discharge from the Army, he made his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, attending El Paso Community College, married and began his family. He later moved to McAllen, Texas and worked as a mechanic and construction contractor. He was an active member of the American Legion Post # 37 of McAllen, Texas for 32 years. Steven is survived by his wife, Maggie Minor of the home, one son, one daughter, five stepsons, three stepdaughters, twenty four grandchildren and one great grandchild, three sisters, Janis Kreutzer of Leoti, Kansas, Maryse Minor of Nashville, Tennessee and Brenda Jones of Garden City, Kansas and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister, Donna J. Minor, preceded him in death. Vigil Services and Memorial Mass were held at DeLeon Funeral Home in Pharr, Texas on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Inurnment services were held on November 10, 2009 at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas with full military honors. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.