Steven was born in June 1971 and was called home to begin his journey with Christ on the 25th day of July 2010. Steven loved life and the people in it, his family meant the world to him. He was a devoted father and left behind his loving wife Melina and his amazing daughter Allie, both from Ione. Steven loved golf and fishing, one of his greatest joys was playing pranks on his loved ones. Steven had a smile that would brighten anyone's day. He is also survived by his parents Steven Jan Rykowski of Walnut Grove, and Michele Ann Rykowski of Ione; Mother-in-law, Venita Calhoun of Clovis; Step-father, Timo Campos of Sutter Creek; his sister, Lauren Lemley of Ione; Grandmother Martha Parks of Walnut Grove and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends who loved him dearly. BE STRONG AND OF A GOOD COURAGE; BE NOT AFRAID, NEITHER BE THOU DISMAYED: FOR THE LORD THY GOD IS WITH THEE. Joshua 1:9 Help me keep my eyes on you, Jesus. Show me how you did it. You continued on your journey because you wanted to walk with me on a journey that will end only in eternity. I need your strength, Jesus. I know it's mine because I am now yours. A Celebration of Life will be held August 1st, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jackson Elks Lodge, located at 12500 Kennedy Flat Road, Jackson, CA 95642. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Memorial Trust Fund in his name, Steven Richard Rykowski for his family at any El Dorado Savings Bank.