J. Scott Steckenrider

On the evening of April19th, 2018, J ScottSteckenriderwent home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family. For the last 18 months, he fought a good fight against a particularly aggressive form of cancer, and was blessed to be in the comfort of his own home at the end of that battle. In life he was known by many titles: husband, father, son, teacher, friend. In death, his legacy in each of these roles will live through those who were blessed to have known him. He found his calling and spiritual gift in teaching as he brought the joy of the Lord into the classroom, revealing the glory of Gods creation to his students through physics and engineering. His ministry was built on the cornerstone of the words, SoliDeoGloria (glory to God alone), a phrase which became his signature on tests and papers, but most importantly, on the hearts and lives of his family and students. He was born inMurphysboro, Illinois, the son of MarianHeacock, Hartford City, and the late John AllenSteckenrider. A graduate ofWilliamsvilleHigh School,Williamsville, Illinois, he continued his education, earning a B.S. Degree, Masters Degree, and PhD in Material Science Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Scott married KarenDeleuon August 13, 1988 in New Jersey. Scott was a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Taylor University for the past five years, and prior to that he taught for nine years at Illinois College and Cabot Microelectronics in Illinois. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid Cowboys football fan. Survivors include his wife, Karen (Deleu)Steckenrider; children; Elizabeth (Joshua) McElroy, Muncie, Josiah (Jennifer)Steckenrider, Blacksburg, Virginia, and JoySteckenrider, Hartford City; and step-mother, Sandie Hinsey Steckenrider. A celebration of life service has been set for Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 2:30 p.m.,at the Euler Atrium at Taylor University. Arrangements have been entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones-Smith Chapel, 259 North Main Street, Upland, Indiana 46989. Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Physics and Engineering Department at Taylor University.