Stephen Sanders Kirkpatrick, age 66, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born on May 17, 1955, in Galveston, Texas to parents William Kirkpatrick and Eugenia Maxine Kirkpatrick. Steve graduated from Highlands High School in San Antonio in 1973. Steve served in the Army, 1979-1982, and graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation School in 1979. He received a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of the State of New York - Regents College in 1992. Steve dedicated his professional life to saving others and worked as a medivac pilot for OSF Life Line in Rockford, Illinois, 1987-1997; and AirLIFE in San Antonio, Texas, 1997-2012. Steve was a passionate guitarist, and animal-lover. He enjoyed traveling, photography, and biking, and most of all his family and friends. Steve was a devoted father and grandfather, and he especially enjoyed spending time at the park with daughter, Darlene, and grandson, Davin. Steve was loved dearly and will be deeply missed.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents William Kirkpatrick, M.D., and Eugenia Maxine Kirkpatrick; grandfather, Josh Sanders; brother, Ross Kirkpatrick; father-in-law, Bill Nichols; aunts, Sara Elise Sanders, Lorna Petch.

He is survived by his wife of thirteen years of marriage, Stacy Chamblin; daughter, Darlene Kirkpatrick (Kevin); two stepsons, Kyle Chamblin (Cara), Richard Chamblin III (Ashley); sister, Sara Kirkpatrick Dishman (Michael); grandchildren, Davin Turner, Elliott Chamblin, Henry Chamblin; mother-in-law, Virginia Regaldo; sister-in-law, Tammy Kirkpatrick; nieces and nephews, Crystal Forester, Alexandra Dishman, Caleb Kirkpatrick, and Cali Menig.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, November 09, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Mortuary.

Chapel Service

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

1:15 p.m.

Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel