Schmitz, Stephen W. "Smitty" Aug. 17, 1951 - March 23, 2011 Father, Son, Brother, G-Paw, passed away after a heroic battle with cancer. His daughter and son-in-law were by his side Stephen graduated from Irving High School in 1970 and lived in Texas until 2004 when he moved to Phoenix Az to be near his daughters and grandchildren. He was a gentle soul. He was quick-witted, easy going, loyal and an avid fisherman. He would not hesitate to stop his truck grab his rod & reel and cast a line to catch that next big trophy bass when he saw a small lake or country stocked pond. He was a huge sports nut and a true Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved spending time with his family playing cards and sharing stories. His cool sense of humor always came with a gorgeous dimpled smile that would light up the room. We were very fortunate that he was able come home last month to attend his Mothers 80th birthday celebration and be reunited with us one last time. Preceded in Death by: Father Donald J. Schmitz (1960) and Stepfather Bud Hodges (2003). Survivors: Daughters, Wendy Stanley and husband Robert of AZ, Amy Schmitz of Wi, mother Virginia Hodges of Lewisville, brothers, Larry Schmitz and wife Lee of Plano, Michael Schmitz of Lewisville, and sister Donna Agee of Grand Prairie. Grandchildren: Zane and Kira Stanley of Az, and Grandson Duke Scherf of Wi. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was loved by so many and will be dearly missed but we will cherish his memory forever. The family would like to thank Dr. David Paul Oncologist Internist, for his dedicated care and treatment and Hospice of the Valley for their attentiveness and care. Donations can made in his name to: Relay For Life "Fighting For Life" in Central Phoenix http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayFor Life, Hospice of the Valley Fund Development 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, Az 85014

(Dallas Morning News)