Aviator Steven Arnold Black, 57, West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Ottumwa, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines with his family at his side. Steve was born January 6, 1963 in Pella, Iowa and was adopted by Arnold Lafay& Donna Jane (Newell) Black. He was all about FLYING.
Survivors include wife, Felicia Black of West Des Moines, son, Schuyler (Taylor) Black of Des Moines, mother, Donna Black of Ottumwa, and mother in law, Marilyn ‘Jeanie’ Ferguson of Ottumwa, and beloved dog Bentley. He was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Black, and father in law, Donald ‘Red’ Ferguson.
Steven graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1981 and attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida where he earned his Commercial Pilot License.
Steven then returned to Ottumwa, where he owned and operated Ottumwa Flying Service beginning in 1984, with his parents. He ran the business with his mom and wife until 2016. He founded flight school at Indian Hills Community College in 1987, was former president of the Iowa Aviation Business Association, and recognized by the Iowa Aviation Museum.
Steve was a very giving man, loyal through and through, resilient, and never gave up. He coached youth football and basketball teams, was former president of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation, former board member of the Wapello County Historical Society, as well as serving on several area boards and organizations across Iowa.
Being an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and formerly a season ticket holder, he spent many weekends at Kinnick Stadium and Carver Hawkeye Arena. Steve and his family also hosted several I-Club Banquets at the Ottumwa Airport with Hayden Frye and Tom Davis.
In recent years since moving to the Des Moines area, Steve was enjoying a slower work life, relaxing and doing some of the things he most enjoyed.
Due to limitations on gatherings, public services are pending at this time. When the restrictions have ended a Celebration of Life Service will be announced.
Memorials in Steve's honor may be directed to: Iowa Aviation Museum, P.O. Box 31, 2251 Airport Road, Greenfield, Iowa 50849 or U.S. Naval Air Station, Ottumwa, Iowa c/o Friends of NAS Ottumwa, Inc., 14550 Terminal Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Well Steve, you are once again back in your beloved Cessna 310R on another journey. We love you.
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Survivors include wife, Felicia Black of West Des Moines, son, Schuyler (Taylor) Black of Des Moines, mother, Donna Black of Ottumwa, and mother in law, Marilyn ‘Jeanie’ Ferguson of Ottumwa, and beloved dog Bentley. He was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Black, and father in law, Donald ‘Red’ Ferguson.
Steven graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1981 and attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida where he earned his Commercial Pilot License.
Steven then returned to Ottumwa, where he owned and operated Ottumwa Flying Service beginning in 1984, with his parents. He ran the business with his mom and wife until 2016. He founded flight school at Indian Hills Community College in 1987, was former president of the Iowa Aviation Business Association, and recognized by the Iowa Aviation Museum.
Steve was a very giving man, loyal through and through, resilient, and never gave up. He coached youth football and basketball teams, was former president of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation, former board member of the Wapello County Historical Society, as well as serving on several area boards and organizations across Iowa.
Being an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and formerly a season ticket holder, he spent many weekends at Kinnick Stadium and Carver Hawkeye Arena. Steve and his family also hosted several I-Club Banquets at the Ottumwa Airport with Hayden Frye and Tom Davis.
In recent years since moving to the Des Moines area, Steve was enjoying a slower work life, relaxing and doing some of the things he most enjoyed.
Due to limitations on gatherings, public services are pending at this time. When the restrictions have ended a Celebration of Life Service will be announced.
Memorials in Steve's honor may be directed to: Iowa Aviation Museum, P.O. Box 31, 2251 Airport Road, Greenfield, Iowa 50849 or U.S. Naval Air Station, Ottumwa, Iowa c/o Friends of NAS Ottumwa, Inc., 14550 Terminal Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Well Steve, you are once again back in your beloved Cessna 310R on another journey. We love you.
ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL
Aviator Steven Arnold Black, 57, West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Ottumwa, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines with his family at his side. Steve was born January 6, 1963 in Pella, Iowa and was adopted by Arnold Lafay& Donna Jane (Newell) Black. He was all about FLYING.
Survivors include wife, Felicia Black of West Des Moines, son, Schuyler (Taylor) Black of Des Moines, mother, Donna Black of Ottumwa, and mother in law, Marilyn ‘Jeanie’ Ferguson of Ottumwa, and beloved dog Bentley. He was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Black, and father in law, Donald ‘Red’ Ferguson.
Steven graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1981 and attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida where he earned his Commercial Pilot License.
Steven then returned to Ottumwa, where he owned and operated Ottumwa Flying Service beginning in 1984, with his parents. He ran the business with his mom and wife until 2016. He founded flight school at Indian Hills Community College in 1987, was former president of the Iowa Aviation Business Association, and recognized by the Iowa Aviation Museum.
Steve was a very giving man, loyal through and through, resilient, and never gave up. He coached youth football and basketball teams, was former president of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation, former board member of the Wapello County Historical Society, as well as serving on several area boards and organizations across Iowa.
Being an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and formerly a season ticket holder, he spent many weekends at Kinnick Stadium and Carver Hawkeye Arena. Steve and his family also hosted several I-Club Banquets at the Ottumwa Airport with Hayden Frye and Tom Davis.
In recent years since moving to the Des Moines area, Steve was enjoying a slower work life, relaxing and doing some of the things he most enjoyed.
Due to limitations on gatherings, public services are pending at this time. When the restrictions have ended a Celebration of Life Service will be announced.
Memorials in Steve's honor may be directed to: Iowa Aviation Museum, P.O. Box 31, 2251 Airport Road, Greenfield, Iowa 50849 or U.S. Naval Air Station, Ottumwa, Iowa c/o Friends of NAS Ottumwa, Inc., 14550 Terminal Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Well Steve, you are once again back in your beloved Cessna 310R on another journey. We love you.
ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL
Survivors include wife, Felicia Black of West Des Moines, son, Schuyler (Taylor) Black of Des Moines, mother, Donna Black of Ottumwa, and mother in law, Marilyn ‘Jeanie’ Ferguson of Ottumwa, and beloved dog Bentley. He was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Black, and father in law, Donald ‘Red’ Ferguson.
Steven graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1981 and attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida where he earned his Commercial Pilot License.
Steven then returned to Ottumwa, where he owned and operated Ottumwa Flying Service beginning in 1984, with his parents. He ran the business with his mom and wife until 2016. He founded flight school at Indian Hills Community College in 1987, was former president of the Iowa Aviation Business Association, and recognized by the Iowa Aviation Museum.
Steve was a very giving man, loyal through and through, resilient, and never gave up. He coached youth football and basketball teams, was former president of the Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation, former board member of the Wapello County Historical Society, as well as serving on several area boards and organizations across Iowa.
Being an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and formerly a season ticket holder, he spent many weekends at Kinnick Stadium and Carver Hawkeye Arena. Steve and his family also hosted several I-Club Banquets at the Ottumwa Airport with Hayden Frye and Tom Davis.
In recent years since moving to the Des Moines area, Steve was enjoying a slower work life, relaxing and doing some of the things he most enjoyed.
Due to limitations on gatherings, public services are pending at this time. When the restrictions have ended a Celebration of Life Service will be announced.
Memorials in Steve's honor may be directed to: Iowa Aviation Museum, P.O. Box 31, 2251 Airport Road, Greenfield, Iowa 50849 or U.S. Naval Air Station, Ottumwa, Iowa c/o Friends of NAS Ottumwa, Inc., 14550 Terminal Avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Well Steve, you are once again back in your beloved Cessna 310R on another journey. We love you.
ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL
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