John Albert Steen
John Albert Steen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on August 9, 2010 in Cedar City, UT. John was born on May 23, 1944 in Hardin, Montana to Albert John and Vera Newell Steen. He proudly served in the US Army from January of 1966 to January of 1968 serving one year in Vietnam. He was married for 46 years to his High School sweetheart, Clara (Cissie) Thorberg, and together they had three wonderful daughters.
John worked for 40 years in the Sugar Industry. His passions were: his wife, children, grandson, golf, woodworking, outdoors, friends, good food and stories. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by his wife Cissie of Cedar City, UT. Children: Nikki & Tim Tucker of New Harmony, UT and Kim & Mike Hejtmanek of Santa Fe, NM., and his grandson Harper Joah Hejtmanek of Santa Fe, NM. Also his sister and brother-in-law Betty Jo & Ed Whaley.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Danielle Lee Steen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Community Presbyterian Church located at 2279 North Wedgewood Lane, in Cedar City, UT.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of John’s favorite organizations: woundedwarriorproject.org. Thank you.
John Richmond
A Good Friend ...
A Real Patriot....
And One of the good guys...
He will be missed!
Connie Rasmussen
Cissie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Kerry called me today to tell me about John. I hold so many good memories of our times in Delta. I will call you soon. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead. Much Love Connie
Kim Steen-Hejtmanek
I love you, Papa.
Michele Draves
Each of us that were blessed to have known John as a friend will miss him greatly as we remember the stories and smiles John shared with us.
Dennis Lent
Epitaph
Here rests his head upon the lap of earth
A youth to fortune and fame unknown
Fair science frowned not on his humble birth
And melancholy marked him for her own
Large was his bounty and his soul sincere
Heaven did a recompense as largely send
He gave t'was all he had a tear
He gained t'was all he wished a friend.
Author unknown
Gary and Cindy Larson, Scottsbluff NE
John was an amazing person, we both truly enjoyed all the years we spent working with John in the sugar industry, he made working a pleasure. We will miss that smile!
Renee Kolding
Cissy and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. John was such a great mentor and a great friend. I learned so much from him and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work for and with him. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chuck Lundberg
My condolences on John's passing and best wishes for your family's well being. Chuck Lundberg, Ashburn, Virginia
Gary Smith and family
Cissie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and bless you with his everlasting love.
Jerry and Penny Ilg
Cissie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult moment.
Brian and Debra Baum, French Settlement, LA
Cissie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor and a pleasure to have worked with John and to have known him as a friend. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Herb Wilson
I miss that smile and wisdom. John always had a calming effect on me and was the voice of reason. He could find the positive side of every circumstance. John’s outward love of family and concern for others was inspiring. The world has benefited from his presence and he will be remembered and missed by all that knew him. Thanks, John. My condolences to family and friends.
Sharon Ebeling Grubbs - Billings, MT
Cissie - I was so shocked to hear about John. His picture was as I always remember him - with that big beautiful grin. He was always such a charmer in high school. I bet he teased his girls and grandson to pieces and that they LOVED it! My heart goes out to you and your family. Hugs and prayers.
Sharon and Tom Orgler and family
Our thoughts are with you all. We will remember John and all of you in our prayers. As John is now in God's hands may these prayers comfort you and help you through these difficult times. We send our love.
Donalee Beary LaBar
I am sending my prayers, love and support to you and your family.
Can't help but remember John's bright smile and lots of fun memories from our high school days. Polka dot car!
Also the time he found me in the Washington D.C. airport barely surviving a family vacation. His mischievous smile made the long hot day fade away in our mutual recognition of friends in a far away place.
Please know that all of us are joining you in your loss.
Dick Bylund--St. Louis, Mo
Cissie, I was shocked to learn of John's passing. May you find comfort in your family and faith. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Dona Donofrio Dyche
Dear Cissie,
So very sorry to receive this news. Steve and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I admired Johnny so much in high school. He was a gentleman beyond his years and a wonderful athlete and friend. Thinking of you, Cissie, and sending loving thoughts your way. God bless you.
Jim and Tempe Lemom
Dear Cissie and Family,
We were so very sorry to read of John's passing.
What a grand fellow he was, a joy to know and be
arownd!! Memories are so good of the times we four
spent together when we were all very young. Our
sympathy to you at this very difficult time.
Best Regards, Tempe and Jim
Pete Gesuale
Deat Steen Family:
I'm sorry that I never met John. However, I want you to know how affectionately my father spoke of John over many years --both as a hard working athlete and a grown family man. Dad appreciated his continued contact over time since coachiong him in the early sixties. The entire Gesuale family has you in their prayers of comfort and thanksgiving for John.
Warm regards,
Pete Gesuale and family
Sue Harper
Cissie and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. I was truly blessed to have him as a co-worker and a friend. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Abby Bennett
Our paths crossed in Worland, Wyo. many years ago. John was a good friend and mentor. He was always quick with a smile and a joke, and even quicker to take your money on the Golf Course, and always made you feel like he was just lucky that day. I will always remember those days fondly. Our deepest condolences to Cissie and your family.
Ken and Abby
Ronn & Sheri Halberg/Snohomish, WA
Our dear Cissie ~
Our hearts are with you, your girls, little Harper and Carol at this very heartbreaking time. Though we never had the blessing of meeting John directly, we know he was a wonderful, strong, loving family man through what Carol has told us over many years. God will give you His strength to go on ~ and we are here for you if you need us. With love to all of you ~ Ronn & Sheri
Marcie and Lauren Sagiao
Nikki, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I met your parents when they came down for our graduation and in that short time that I got to know them I found out how you came upon being such a kind and compassionate person.
You were truly fortunate to have a man such as your father in your life. May your memories give you strength.
Much love to you and your family, Marcie and Lauren
Tracy and Dwight Cooper
We have so many wonderful memories of our times with the Steen family in Colorado Springs. Although we didn't have the opportunity to get to know John as well as we did you, Cissy, Nikki and Kim, our lives were enriched because you were in it. You are a very special family. Our hearts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time.
Nikki (Steen) Tucker
Thank you all for the kind thoughts and your prayers. We, as a family, are struggling with the loss of Dad but will get through this difficult time together. We have been so blessed by all those who have shared their warm thoughts and stories about Dad, that has been a true blessing.
We KNOW how much Dad means to us but have come to understand in the last week how much he touched all those around him.
Thank you all and much love.
GENIE THORBERG
John was the most caring, compassionate and loving husband and father that I have ever known. He loved unconditionally and completely. He was a wonderful role model, in all phases of life. I am so glad that Cissie was so blessed to have John and such a wonderful marriage. I also was blessed to have John as my brother-in-law. He always offered advice when I asked or if they were living close by, he would help or do the project for me. I have known him since high school and he was truly loved by our whole family. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Cissie, Nikki, Kim, Tim, Mike & Harper, Betty and Ed, and our whole family. Love you
Ted and Linda Elliott
Dear Cissie and family. We are truly sorry for your great loss. When we think of John we think of a warm, friendly man we have known since high school days although it has been a number of years since we have seen him. We extend our sympathy to you and pray for God to comfort you thru this sad time.
Tom Egnew
So sorry to hear of John's death. He was one of the "big kids" as I was growing up in Hardin who impressed me with his athleticism and his class. My condolences and blessings to Cissie and family in whom John's goodness continues to live.
Terry and Jill Murdock, Santa Maria, CA
Dear Cissie and family, How shocked we were to hear about John passing away. You both made such a positive impact on our lives while you were our neighbors. We would not have golfed if it had not been for John. And to still have our clubs that he made means even more now. I know, Cissie, that our dear Lord will be giving you all the strength you need but would love to visit on the phone if you care to. On our many trips we have been making to CO. we make Cedar City our stopping place. We were just there in May and had no idea you were even so close. We are still at 1138 if you need a long distance hug. Our love to all, Terry, Jill and the girls.
Cissie Steen
I can't tell you how much the outpouring of love, support and encouragement has meant to myself and our family. John's sudden and unexpected death has left us devastated and a little lost. God has been my refuge and strength and I know he'll continue---He is faithful. When things become too difficult, I remember: "God is my refuge and underneath are His everlasting arms" Deut. 33:27 John I were married for 46 yrs. and some of you knew us, during our courtship in HS----the memories are many and we have two wonderful daughters.
Blessings and love, Cissie
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