Steven Kent Tredway, 65 of Arkansas City, Kansas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home.

Born August 8, 1951 in Sedan, Kansas, Steve was the son of Dorth Elwood "Bud" and Dorothy Jean (Payne) Tredway. He was raised and received his education in Burden, graduating from Burden High School in 1969. He later attended Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City.

Steve began his career as a machinist for Binney & Smith where he worked for over 27 years. He later worked at General Electric and Calmar, retiring August 1, 2016.

On July 17, 1971 Steve and Debra Newton were joined in marriage. From that marriage was born one so Michael. In 1978 Steve and his second wife Pamela Reyez were married. That marriage ended in 1985.

Steve possessed a tremendous love of and talent for the arts. As a potter, he became known throughout the US and his works can be found in galleries and homes of collectors. He relied on his love of music and his talent to enable him to profess to all who knew him, his deep Christian faith and relationship with his Lord and Savior. His music let him touch the lives of those who knew him and portrayed his strong Christian faith. One of his greatest experiences was to travel to Israel where he was baptized in the Jordan River.

As a photographer, Steve's work was unsurpassed. Literally dozens of his pictures dressed the walls of businesses and individuals who admired his work. At the time of his passing he had photographed the stone arch bridges of Cowley County and was near completion of a book documenting the bridges and their history.

He is survived by his son, Michael and his wife Carrie of Derby. His mother Dorothy Tredway of Winfield. His brother Doug Tredway and wife Pam of Mount Hope. His sister Lori Howell and husband Pat of Fort Supply, Oklahoma. And two grandchildren
Tauer and Taryn. He was preceded in death by his father Bud Tredway.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield, Kansas. Interment to follow at Burden cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Steve's name for Wings as Eagles Church in Winfield, Kansas. Contributions may be made through the Miles Funeral Home.