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Steave Barness Obituary
Steave Barness
1961 - 2017
Steave Barness, age 56, was born in Huron, SD on September 17th 1961 and died peacefully in his sleep on November 23rd, 2017 while on a scuba trip to the island of Roatn, Honduras.
Steave spent the first 5 years of his life on the family farm near Hitchcock, SD. In 1965 The family moved to Lawndale, California then back to South Dakota in 1971. Steave grew up in Rapid City, SD attending Annie Tallent Elementary School, South Middle School and was a proud member of the Central High School class of 1979. After graduating from the University of South Dakota in 1985, Steave enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent in 1989. In 1986, he married Karen (Olson) in Custer, SD. They started their life together at Ft. Leavenworth, KS where SSG Barness served as the Officers' Club assistant manager. Steave began his long career as a civil servant at Ft. Knox, KY managing the Officers' Club from 1989-1993. The next 7 years were spent at Ft. Hood, Texas as a club manager and finally on to Ft. Carson, CO in 2000 where he served as a Division Chief for the Morale Welfare and Recreation Directorate; first for the Business Division and subsequently, the Recreation Division. In September of 2016, Steave took a short-term job as the MWR Director at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras where he was working at the time of his death. Steave was a member of the International Military Club Executives Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, poker games with the "guys", golfing, bowling, skiing and scuba diving. Most of all, Steave loved people and made friends wherever he went.
Steve was proceeded in death by his father, Robert, in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter, Miranda, and son, Caden of Colorado Springs; his mother, Illa Barness, of Rapid City, SD; his brother and best friend, Bryan (Leslee) Barness and nieces McKenna and Maddisen of Sioux Falls, SD and Uncle, Ron Barness, of Salt Lake City, UT.
A viewing will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th at Swan Law Funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 8th at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steave Barness
MIKE Enoch
December 12, 2017
I hunted Turkeys with Steave in Kansas. I've never met a better man. I will miss our hunts together.
Yvonne
December 11, 2017
Steave you will be truly missed, you couldn't have met a better man. They say "only the good die young" but gone to soon. The impact you made on people only with your presence. My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family as well as my heart.
Marti Francis
December 10, 2017
It is difficult to put into words how Steave Barness affected everyone who had the joy of meeting him and loving him and Karen, Miranda, and Caden. I will never forget his kindness and support in the time I spent with Caden. He made me feel like family. Steave left a large imprint on my life and my heart. He lived for his family and lived his life to the fullest. You will be missed my friend!
Jeffrey Deyoung
December 7, 2017
I am steaves 2nd cousin. In 1984 we went to the summer olympics together and drove from water polo, mens vollyball. And all over creation. Steave was one of a kind. Recently we were talking about organizing a bicknese family reunion and he elected me and i elected carol lou bicknese..... Ha ha. Steave...
You will be missed, my friend.
December 7, 2017
Steave was a great friend, neighbor and was always a pleasure having him around. We will miss him dearly.
May his memories, the love of his family lift you through your grief.
With Deepest Sympathy
The Alissa Family
Barbara and Bill Morgan
December 7, 2017
We will miss Steave and his infectious spirit. I sat next to him at Club Management school and we competed over grades. Bill taught the class and remained in contact with him over his career. He is really sad that they never made to trip to Sturgis together. He was a truly wonderful man and will be missed. Our condolences Karen to the family.
Jerry Jones
December 6, 2017
When some men die it is as if you had lost your pen-knife, and were subject to perpetual inconvenience until you could get another. Other men's going is like the vanishing of a great mountain from the landscape, and the outlook of life is changed forever. Our landscape is changed forever Steave, because you were one of those MOUNTAINS.
Jerry Jones
December 6, 2017
When some men die it is as if you had lost your pen-knife, and were subject to perpetual inconvenience until you could get another. Other men's going is like the vanishing of a great mountain from the landscape, and the outlook of life is changed forever. We are changed forever Steave, because you are one of those MOUNTAINS! Eternal Peace Brother.
Harvey Wollman
December 6, 2017
We are close to Steave as he was the same age as our first born and closest neighbors here in Spink county South Dakota. I enjoyed hunting and fishing in Canada with him and his Dad Bob and admired him and his successful career and exemplatory life. Harvey Wollman,
Governnor of South Dakota,1978
Sara Suda
December 5, 2017
We are so sorry for your tragic loss, too soon. May your faith and memories comfort you. Your Custer neighbors.
Sherri Jensen
December 4, 2017
Steave stood up for us when we were married. He also spent our first wedding anniversary with us. He bought us a small cake and celebrated with us. He was quite a character. In school and was great at making people smile. He was part of Centrals tumbling team and always there for his friends. Steave you left this earth way too soon. Prayers go out to his family.
Sherri Jensen
December 4, 2017
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December 4, 2017
Steave stood up for us in 1980. He also spent our first wedding anniversary with us. We lived in Gillette WY at the time and he bought us a small cake so he could celebrate with us. He was a character in high school and he could always make you smile. Steave you left this world way too soon. Prayers for his family. Sherri Jensen class of 1980.
Susan Dykstra
December 4, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Comfort, prayers, and love to the family!!
Joe & Liesl Wyka
December 4, 2017
Steave - I will miss you, brother. Thanks for your service, in uniform and after, to our nation. Our prayers for the family.
December 4, 2017
Our prayers are with Steave and Family.
Many great trips to Canada with Steave & Bryan with our BFL's. He will be missed.
Kevin McGill - Omaha NE
Frank Jacobson
December 4, 2017
Steave was my friend.
December 4, 2017
May the god of all comfort provide comfort to you during this difficult time because he cares for you.
December 4, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find much comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
Jim and Katy Krogstad
December 3, 2017
We are so glad that we saw Steave and his family in the summer of 2016. It was out of your way, but so glad you came!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary Stroschein
December 3, 2017
Great buddy through school and living in RC. His smile was always contagious and lit up the room.
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