Obituary of Steven D. Baxter

Cohocton Boca Raton, FL- Steven D. Baxter, 45 years of age, passed away Tuesday February 3rd, 2016 in Florida as the result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. Steven was born April 12th, 1970 in Buffalo, NY the son of James and Patsy (Taggart) Baxter. He grew up in Cohocton and was a 1988 graduate of Cohocton Central School. Subsequent to graduating from high school, Steven entered the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1993. While stationed in Aviano, Italy, Steven served with E Company, 502nd Aviation Regiment as a crew chief/flight engineer on a CH47D Chinook Helicopter. He served during the Persian Gulf War and Operation Provide Comfort. Upon his discharge from the Army, Steven continued his journey in avionics attaining numerous certifications from Gulf Stream and with several companies including Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson and most recently Executive Jet Management (EJM). His career and passion for travel allowed him to visit most of the continental United States, Alaska, the Middle East, Italy, Japan, Germany, China, Switzerland, Dubai, Costa Rica and the list goes on. Steven’s hobbies were many. He was a highly skilled aircraft mechanic, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, owning 3 Harley Davidson’s, a self-taught guitar player and world traveler. Mostly though, Steven will be remembered for his integrity, honesty, high moral character and his devotion to his family and friends. Steven was an integral part of his family and friends lives and will be truly missed by all! Steve’s “Florida Family” summed it up very well, “No one was a better friend, No one was more loyal, No one was loved more, No one loved more.” Steven was predeceased by his father James Baxter in 2011. He is survived by his mother, Patsy Baxter of Bath; his sisters, Sara (Ray) Schrader of Cohocton and Colleen Baxter (Gary Gilman) of Fairport; his nephews, Jacob, Joe and Lawson; his niece Stella; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his many many friends throughout the United States and around the World. Steven's family and friends may call Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the St. George-Stanton Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. His funeral service will be Friday at 10:00am at the funeral home Memorial contributions to Special Operations Wounded Warriers, SOWW Corp, 820 67th. Avenue North #7508, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or soww.charity.com