Stephen Douglas Oliverson
Stephen Douglas Oliverson
1951 ~ 2024
Stephen Douglas Oliverson (Steve, Ollie, or Tevo by his family) age 72, passed away on March 22, 2024 at his home in Alpine, Utah from complications of surgery.
Stephen is proceeded in death by his older sister Vicki Voss, little brother Michael Oliverson, step-father Quinn Beckstead and mother Joyce Beckstead. Survived by his loving wife Ruth Oliverson, kids: Klara Oliverson, Mindy Rogerson (Jamie), Jacob Oliverson (Jessica), Robert Oliverson, Kati Webb (Robbie), Crystal Oliverson, Edmund Oliverson (Jeanae) and Casey Oliverson. 13 grandkids and 3 great grand kids, Father Douglas Oliverson (Corinne), sister Pam Cambell (Rusty) and brothers Jeff (LeeAnn) and Kim (Wanda) Oliverson. And many nieces and nephews.
Stephen had a love for woodworking and worked in various positions throughout his life. At the time of his passing, he was working at Alpine Elementary as the Head Sweeper. He loved being around the kids, and often said, “It keeps me young.” He loved making sure the kids had a clean, safe building to attend school. Stephen was always the first to lend a helping hand, always had a dad joke to tell and Oreos to give his Grandkids, the true loves of his life.
Funeral services for Stephen will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Alpine 8th Ward Chapel, located at 890 North Heritage Hills Drive, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church. Interment will follow services at the Alpine City Cemetery.
We want to thank the Lone Peak Police department for their compassion and service while at the house, and for the Paramedics who worked valiantly to help Dad out in the last moments of his life here on earth. Thank you for the sacrifice and service you provide every day to our community. A huge thank you to Warenski Funeral Home for taking care of Dad once he left this mortal life and the respect they showed our family through our grieving process.
Those wishing to send flowers may have then sent to the Alpine 8th Ward Chapel on Wednesday, morning prior to services.
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He was a wonderful, gentle man who raised a great family. The world needs more like him. Special sympathies and prayers of comfort to you, his loved ones.
Ruthie, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet husband. Words are never adequate or convey what you mean. So I am sending you a hug filled with love for you and your family. If I were there I would sit with you share your burden. Since I am not there I will pray and think about how you have touched my life. Hope you feel the love and peace from our Father in Heaven.
We were so sad to learn of Steve’s passing. He was called home way too soon,
We have such fond memories of him as a friend and a former Ward member.
We remember one year for Fathers Day in the Primary, we wanted to have 4×4 blocks of wood for each child to decorate by adding their picture and sweet words like Hugs, Kisses, Chip of the Old Block, etc. Steve offered to make these wonderful blocks of wood for every child!! He cut them perfectly square, rounded the corners, sanded them smooth, and each block had a beautiful wood grain. A perfect gift for Dad.
The children were so excited to work with the wood blocks, and glue their pictures on and add those special words and phrases. After all these years, Jim still has the beautiful blocks that Steve created for that special Fathers Day, with the pictures and thoughts from our 3 children.
We will miss this sweet, gentle man, but will forever treasure our memory of him.
With deepest love and sympathy to all of the Oliverson family.
Jim & Barbara Williams ~ Rachel, Matt & Mary too! ♥