Steven Heivly, 36, died peacefully in his sleep April 27, 2022. He was the son of Barbara Heivly and the late Douglas Y. Heivly, who died Oct. 2, 2017.

He was a man of many talents and shared his great passion for art, photography, nature, plants and the love of animals. He had a great understanding of ecology and nature. One of his greatest passions was hiking with his brother in various places. He found the forest to be peaceful and calming for the spirit.

He had such a great artistic eye and he loved to express himself powerfully through his art and vivid imagination. He had a great appetite for learning about many diverse topics and quickly shared what he learned with his friends and family. He was brave and transparent in sharing his feelings and lived his life with such a wonderful passion.

He was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, Allentown. He is greatly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his mother; brother, Benjamin; aunt, Georgann; cousin, Deb and her husband Jim, Alexis, Kiera and Ryan, Colin and their mother, Darla.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Services will be held 11 a.m. May 7 at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown. A viewing will be held 10 to 11 a.m. May 7 in the church.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.