"Stephen was one of the first people I met when I started Rackspace. He trained my team over 4 years ago. When I commuted to San Antonio on the shuttle, we would exchange stories of our kids. He was truly a kind and caring soul who always spoke highly of his wife and kids. My daughter was born a few months after his youngest son so I always looked forward to hearing about his beautiful growing family. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Stephen Craig Dutton
September 24, 1979 - November 11, 2020
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Stephen Craig Dutton, adored husband, father, son and friend passed away at the age of 41 years young.
A lifelong, proud Austinite, Stephen attended McCallum High School. He later went on to graduate with his masters degree from Texas State University. Stephen is a forever Racker, working for Rackspace in San Antonio, Texas for seven years. Stephen also known as "Stove" is survived by his wife, Ashley Dutton, children Alex 18, Brenn 12 and Justus 2, mother, Daphne Dutton and sister, Lisa Alexander, her husband Wes and children Kyle and Karley, aunt Jeanie, cousins Lisa and Georgia, along with wealth of friends.
Stephen could often be found on a weekend off shopping with his wife. Ok, the secret is out, Stephen Dutton loved to shop. Whether browsing for home items, clothing, or rummaging an antique store or searching high and low at the local Walmart or Target for baseball cards. Stephen had a growing collection of baseball and basketball cards he would buy, sell, and trade, although he kept his favorites (too many in his wife's opinion) to pass down to generations. At night, you would often hear an alert sounding from his cell phone notifying him of the latest item ready for final bid on EBAY.
The best gift giver and most thoughtful human being, Stephen was constantly bringing home small treats or tokens of appreciation to his family. His daughter Brenn is now wondering who will sneak her a Red Bull. His family were not the only recipients of his generosity. He helped his daughter deliver care packages to the homeless and truckloads of supplies to the local animal shelter. He instilled values of serving others and helping your fellow human in each of his children. He always thought of everyone first and Stephen last, which was a gift that will never be forgotten.
Stephen was a lifelong, loyal University of Texas fan. He loved all things UT sports. He enjoyed attending basketball games with his children and even got to take his youngest son Justus to his first game. Unfortunately, he was also a Dallas Cowboys fan. You could hear him on Sunday's and Monday nights cursing at the TV screen when things were going array in Jerry's world.
He loved music of all genres. He would jam out in the car to some old school hip hop and croon at the top of his lungs to some good ol' country.
Stephen left this Earth better than he found it and will be forever cherished and most definitely missed. We love you Stove!
Tributes
"The curtain has fallen and this great man?s role has ended. His legacy will live on in the wonderful things he did for those who knew him. May this tribute be a reflection of the glorious life he lived. My deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father."
"Ashley, I am so sorry to hear of Stephen\'s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May fond memories bring you comfort."
"We?re going to miss Stove so much! He joined our family and it as such a perfect fit ?? He stepped into the roll of Dad for Brenn & Alex and became a Dad when Justus was born. He was such a great Dad! I?ll never forget his chubby cheeks and his great smile and chuckle. Ashley has been forever blessed and he?ll always be a part of our family. We love you so much Ashley, Brenn, Alex, Justus and everyone hurting so much with this sudden and great loss. "
"Ashley and family, my sincerest condolences. I will not be able to attend service in person but will join you online. I am so very sorry for the loss of Stove\'s life, but remember how blessed you were to share that shining moment in time. Much love, Jan Bond Kast"
"Didn\'t know him personally, but sending prayers to his family and friends. #classof98"
" A life well lived and loved, all will miss you Steven."
"Steven"
"Stephen Dutton was a gentle giant of a man who showed tremendous compassion and kindness to everyone he met. Anyone who met him loved him. I am proud to have shared a circle of friends with him for as long as I did. I know that he was Heaven sent to his wife Ashley and their children. "