Steve Richards passed away unexpectedly on 05/23/2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Steve was born in Butte Montana on 12/31/1979 to Joe Richards and Patti Beavis/James.

He attended schools in Helena, Montana and graduated from Capital High in 1998.

He grew up camping in the mountains of Montana, playing outdoors, making forts, hanging out with friends and  hunting with Tracey, his stepfather.

Steve was an avid baseball player.  He played many years, from little league to the All Stars, to the American Legion Helena Reps and Senators.   Many hours were spent learning to throw the ball in the yard with anyone who could catch his throw, which usually meant Tracey. Japan was next on his list.  Making the team who would travel to Japan to play for the Senators.  He was an outstanding pitcher on the team, and he will always be our #5.

After high school, he went on to the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he had received a baseball scholarship.  After College, he decided to move to Arizona to learn a trade, which he soon picked up Heating and Air Conditioning experience from Joe, his father.   At the time of his death, he was working for himself.  He loved the warm weather of Arizona.  Golfing was a specialty of his.

Steve was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Al and Allie Beavis and Dick and Lorraine Richards of Butte.  He is survived by his Father, Joe Richards of Butte, Mother, Patti James of Helena, Stepfather, Tracey James of Helena, Sister, Stephanie Graber of Helena, and brothers Joey, Patrick, and Justin. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials in Steve's name can be made to a charity of the donor's choice