Stephen Ralph Heath Sr., passed away June 26, 2016 at home with his loving family surrounding him in St. George, Utah. He was born December 27, 1952 in St. George, Washington, Utah to Vird J and Jean Nelson Heath.

Stephen met the love of his life, Florence EllaLouise Griffith, in the Denver LDS 1st Ward, Denver, Colorado. He went to Denver Automotive and Diesel College.

He moved back to St. George with his future wife. They married in the St. George LDS Temple for all eternity on February 23, 1974.

Stephen is survived by his wife of 42 years; five children: Marie Louise, Richard Jay (Christie), Christopher Scott (Ranae), Jennifer Lee (Steve) Oliphant, Stephen Ralph, Jr.; two brothers: Theron Nelson and Richard Allen (Kenda); eight grandchildren: Christa, Angel and Zelda Heath, Alexander, Abigail and Zoe Oliphant, Walter and Levi Heath.  He was preceded in death by his mother, sister, Sharon Kay, and granddaughter, Jazmine Marie Oliphant.