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Stephen DeJong Obituary
Stephen was born February 23, 1933 in the kitchen of his parents Pershing, IA home to P.K. and Alice (Langstraat) DeJong. Stephen received his doctorate degree from CSU in 1975, after graduating 8th grade, to pursue apprenticeship in building with his father, and brothers.
He is survived by his sons Phillip (Alisha) DeJong, Thomas DeJong, Timothy DeJong, Thomas Simmering, Robert Simmering, and Mike Simmering. Steve is survived by 11 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren, Destini, Myracle , Jake, and Riley. Stephen is also survived by his siblings David (Sylvia) DeJong, Esther (Eno) Gadbois, Marvin (Gwen) DeJong, and Naomi (Dennis) Nelson, and many nieces and nephews. Stephen is also survived by his partner Beverly Howes-Corbin.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, the love his life Mildred (Nolan) DeJong, and brother Donald DeJong, a son Mark Simmering, and many other loved ones.
He was a man dedicated to learning, teaching and being the best he could be. Steve fell in love with wood turning and excelled in the field to a Master Wood Turner with a piece currently displayed in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. He was highly regarded as a teacher of the art of Wood Turning worldwide. He was featured in multiple magazines.
Services will be held at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Filmore St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please donate to: Pikes Peak Wood Turners c/o V. Vickers, 16760 Sagecreek Rd, Falcon, CO 80831 and/or Interlink Ministries c/o David DeJong 1156 E. Mooreland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Jerry and Christine Ashlock
May 20, 2016
Steve was a gentle giant, very generous and always willing to share his knowledge with others. We will miss him dearly.
Ellen Legant
May 17, 2016
Steve was an incredibly talented but humble man. I was always amazed at the size of his hands, and the ability to create tiny, beautiful works of art! I admired Steve not only for his talent, but for his kindness and concern for others. He will be missed!
Donela Roberts
May 16, 2016
Steve was a wonderful person and will be so missed by all. Love and Prayers to his famiy .
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Patricia Yates
May 16, 2016
Now Steve and Millie will finally be together again. I will see you both on the other side.
Jon & Donna Nelson
May 15, 2016
Steve was a very talented woodturner, and he loved showing his work to the viewers at shows. He will be missed by all who knew him and/or his work. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. Jon and Donna Nelson, Pikes Peak Whittlers
Delmer Cox
May 15, 2016
All of the members of the Pike's Peak Whittler's will miss Steve. He was great wood turner and always participated in our shows every year.
Steve and Beverly at Christmas time
Kay Liggett
May 15, 2016
All of us at Pikes Peak Woodturners will think of Steve every time we see a beautifully turned Christmas ornament. --Our best-ever mentor and friend.
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