Michael L. "Mike" Steven
December 06, 2013
Michael L. Steven, 58, passed away peacefully December 6, 2013. He was born March 16, 1955 in Des Moines to Pete and Flora (Fisher) Steven.
Mike was a life-long resident of Des Moines. He was employed for many years by the State of Iowa as a Graphic Artist. He was a member of the Umpire Association of Des Moines and was a basketball referee. He was an avid sports fan – and loved Sunday night football! Mike took pleasure in coaching his girls and watching them play sports. He was a talented artist who loved his family, friends and loyal companions, Blitz and Havok. Mike will be greatly missed by all.
Mike is survived by his daughters, Maribeth (Benn) Stockton and Michelle Steven; father, Pete Steven; four nieces; one great niece; one great nephew; and many other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora and step-mother, Nancy.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A private family burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Family will greet friends on Wednesday at the funeral home from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mike’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barb
12/09/2013
I will miss hearing his music, he had a way about him that just made you smile. He was a good co-worker and person all around. May God Bless him and keep him safe on his next journey.
Mike & Kathy Paton
12/08/2013
Dear friend - you and I had many great times roaming the halls of Lincoln High and crusing the southside, Some great stories from the Railsplitter days. After we starting bringing kids into the world, I was fortunate to hook up with you in your coaching endeavors. I have never met anyone that had more fun coaching kids than you did. You did so many extra and crazy things to make it fun for all involved. Your infectious laugh and desire to have fun will be sorely missed. Please know that you made a difference to many. I will miss our visits. RIP!
Our condonences to all.
Dan
12/08/2013
I will miss are talks about are kids your laugh and the stories about life but mostly I will just miss you my friend.
Victoria
12/08/2013
I will miss hearing Mikes laugh. Mike was a good person. My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. Sandy, we as his work family will be there for you.
Joyce
12/08/2013
My thoughts and prayers to the family and to Sandy. He will be missed. RIP
Anderson
12/08/2013
Mike will be truly missed, he was an awesome friend and co-worker, he can never be replaced. I am really going to miss him.
Bradley
12/08/2013
Mike will be terribly missed. He always brought a smile out of everyone he was around. Deepest condolences and prayers for his family.
kennette
12/08/2013
Mikey smile across the table every morning durning staff meeting will truely be missed along with that special laugh....
Ken Martin
12/08/2013
Mike Coached my daughter Brittany since she was 9 and I had to break the news her and we both cried. We all have many fond memories of Mike from the years he coached our daughters on the South Des Moines ASA & USSSA Softball teams. I guess the best tribute to Mike is to us all knowing how he positively affected the lives of so many youth with his coaching and humor over the years. His legacy with our girls will live on forever. Rest in Peace Mike as that great umpire in the sky has called you " Safe at home"
Greg Braga
12/08/2013
A very sad and tragic loss. He will be greatly missed by all he knew. RIP Mike.
Denny Woodruff
12/08/2013
We were shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Mike. We enjoyed so many times at the softball park and many tournaments while Paige played on his teams. He was always loving and supporting, never harsh or vulgar. He was a great role model for the girls he coached!!! Rest in peace Mike! Well done good and faithful servant!