Steven Charles Greenwood (2018)

FIMBREZ, GREENWOOD, NUANES, ROBERTS, ROJAS, WESTON, WIGHT, WILLIAMSON

Posted By: Shirley Keating (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:02

Evergreen Mortuary
Tucson, Arizona

Steven Charles Greenwood

Steven Charles Greenwood known as “Chuck” to his family in Arizona and his friends, and known as Steve to his family from Des Moines Iowa. Was born on October 28th 1957 and died on April 5th 2018. A Beautiful Husband, Wonderful Father, Amazing Grandfather, and Loving Boss. 

He battled Colon Cancer for 3.5 years and is survived by his wife Maritza Greenwood, his three step children Thomas Nuanes, Marcus Fimbrez and Stephanie Weston, and his 3 step grandchildren, Talayah Nuanes, Anaya Rojas and Lorenzo Rojas.

He was originally from Des Moines Iowa spent a lot of time in Winterset Iowa where his Grandparents lived. He moved to Tucson Arizona approximately 40 years ago. Worked as Carpenter in his early years and began a Career in the Telecommunication’s Industry and met his wife at work. He became a Painting Contractor and built a Successful Painting Company Sea Green Painting and has left his legacy to his son and his wife to carry it on. 

He came to Arizona 40 years ago and fell in love with Tucson, the desert and the mountains. He met his wife at work 28 years ago and remained with her for 25 years along with almost 19 years of marriage. He helped raise his step children and grandchildren and loved them dearly. 

He loved Nature its beauty along with its entire creature’s, from the largest animal to the smallest spider, he loved the universe and its expansiveness. He planted over 150 trees and brushes in his home. Nature and the Universe were his religion.

He will be remembered for his huge sense of humor, always laughing, his big personality, his brilliant mind, his hard work and his kind heart. He will be missed by all.
 
He had many friends and family throughout the Country and they considered him a true friend and a loving man. He loved family and “Everybody was his Family”. The heavens will be so blessed with his presence. 

There will be two memorials one in Tucson Arizona held April 13th at 10am at Saint Peter and Paul, Burial at Evergreen Cemetery (Miracle Mile and Oracle). Reception to TBD. Des Moines Iowa memorial to be determined estimated to be 3rd week of April.
 
Fund contribution to his memorials can be sent to: GoFundMe (Chuck Steven Greenwood)
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Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa
April 12, 2018
Steve Greenwood

Tucson, AZ - Steven Charles "Chuck" Greenwood passed away on Thursday, April 5, in Tucson, Az., his home for the last 40 years. He was born on October 28, 1957, graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, and attended Drake University.

Steve's larger than life personality was a force. Anyone who ever came in contact with him, whether it be family members, friends, or his customers through his painting business in Tucson, would always remember him, his good nature, and wit. His playful nature extended from the grownups to his nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Steve also appreciated nature and the outdoors. He loved to travel with his wife and family He will be greatly missed.

Steve is leaving behind his wife of 19 years, Maritza; step sons, Marcus and Tom; step daughter, Stephanie; and grandchildren Talayah, Anaya and Lorenzo; his father, Charles Greenwood; step mother, Joan Roberts; brother, Dana Greenwood; and sister, Brenda Williamson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Greenwood (Wight).

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave., Des Moines on Saturday, April 21 beginning at 11 a.m.

Link to Gravestone Photo
 

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