Stephen Donald Saveraid

Stephen Donald Saveraid
of Des Moines, Iowa

Stephen D. Saveraid, age 65, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born the son of Donald and Janice (Soderstrum) Saveraid on March 29, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa.

After graduating from Ankeny High School, Steve attended Hawkeye Institute of Technology, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science. He also attended Iowa State University. He was employed by Mosaic in Omaha, NE, for many years. Steve served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea and Texas. His interests included working with animals. He volunteered with the Animal Rescue League and helped care for horses while at Iowa State. He also loved attending the Iowa State Fair. Steve will be remembered mostly for his love of family, especially his nieces and nephews, with whom he loved to spend time.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving mother Jan Saveraid, brother Scott Saveraid (Anne), sister Suzanne Crowe (Kyle), brother-in-law Ray Hays, and several nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Don Saveraid, and sister Sherri Hays.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Animal Rescue of Iowa or Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024, with a family service following at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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