Stephanie (Hodge) Burns Obituary (1983 - 2025)

Stephanie Ann (Hodge) Burns Stephanie Ann (Hodge) Burns, 42, passed away peacefully at her home on Double Star Ranch in Enumclaw, Washington, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after an eleven-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, close friends, and her devoted caregiver, Lillian (Lyn). Born on September 26, 1983, in Seattle, Washington, to Jack E. Hodge Jr. and Theresa A. (Mercy) Hodge, Stephanie came into the world three months early, weighing just two pounds. Her early fight for life set the tone for the strength and determination she carried throughout her years. A 2002 graduate of Enumclaw High School and participant in the Running Start program at Green River Community College, Stephanie went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources from Pacific Lutheran University in 2009. That same year, she met Daniel Burns, the love of her life. They were married on October 20, 2011, at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, and in 2013 welcomed twin sons, Wesson and Colton, who were her greatest love and joy. Stephanie’s career reflected her dedication and compassion. She worked for Nordstrom as a department manager before joining the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, where she served in Human Resources and later as executive assistant to the regional director — a role she deeply cherished. Earlier in life, she was among the founding partners involved in creating Emerald Downs Racetrack, where she also worked in customer service and as a veterinary assistant. Most of all Stephanie loved her family and friends and her Double Star Ranch, land on which she was raised. When not spending time with her family and friends, Stephanie could be found in her barn and arena riding and caring for her horses and competing at various horse shows as an accomplished equestrian over the years in hunters, jumpers, paints, pintos, and ranch riding. She also adored her dogs, Lucas, Hayes, and Turner, who rarely left her side. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Dan; sons, Wesson and Colton; parents, Theresa and Jack Hodge; sister Tracey Kelly, uncles Randy Mercy and Douglas Hodge, also her beloved horses Whiskey Friendly (JJ), Pickles, Zoey, Ruben, and KJ; and dogs, Hayes and Turner. She will be remembered for her courage, kindness, and unwavering love for her family, friends, and animals.