Steven Midthun
June 1, 1970 ~ December 17, 2020
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Steve Paul Midthun, 50, of Denver, CO, passed away December 17th, 2020 in Fargo, ND. Steve was born June 1st, 1970 in Valley City, ND.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother; Marshall and Norma Remford Midthun.
He is survived by his husband, Joe Fiala, his siblings David (Wanda), Brian (Janet), Marsha (Pete) Peschang, and Jon (Julie), his stepmother; Judy Midthun, step-siblings; Missy (Bob) Elton, Londa (Punk) Baumgartner, and Steve (Jodi) Sortland, as well as his many loved nieces and nephews.
Steve married his best friend, Joe Fiala, in the Moraine Amphitheater in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park on October 17th, 2015. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Lakewood, CO, and was well-loved by his community.
Steve had an amazing gift for music. He was classically trained in piano, and had a beautiful tenor baritone voice that inspired and awed friends and family alike. He and Joe would put together CDs for their roadtrips filled with their favorite songs, called their "Happy CD," and
Steve would sing songs for days after seeing a musical. On his breaks during work, he could often be found singing for the residents. Singing was one of his greatest joys, and one of things that made him feel closest to God. He lifted the hearts of everyone who listened.
Steve had an adventurous spirit, and loved to spend his time visiting National Parks, zoos, and aquariums, and enjoyed hunting for rare and unique rocks. He also had a deep love of travel, and discovering new places to explore, including new restaurants he'd seen highlighted on the Food Network.
Above all, Steve loved to spend time with his family and friends. He always looked forward to visits from his siblings, nieces, and nephews, and was quick to smile and laugh. Whether that time was spent in the great outdoors, fishing on a lake or taking a walk, or spent inside watching a movie or eating a meal together, Steve was always glad to be surrounded by the people he loved most.
Steve's family will gather and invite friends to a celebration of life in 2021. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to donate to the ASPCA in Steve's memory.
“That you stay in my life through its joys and tears; And I’ll be here for you in your joys, tears, and years.” -- Steve Midthun, “Merry Christmas”
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Joe, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Joe, So sorry to hear of Steve,s passing. He was a kind and loving guy. The most beautiful Singer I have ever heard. He will be missed my many. If you need to talk are just have someone to listen just let me know. Love you friend.
Roz
Steven you are my best friend. I am in tears. I have great memories watching Dr. Who and old star track, singing and giving me boat rides and hanging out at the your home. I sure wish i could hug you again . I send my love and prayers to the Midthun family. I will truly miss Steven.
Sending you and your family prayers
May God be with you
Steve, you were such a great guy. I have so many found memories with you when I would stay with Missy at your guys house growing up. I remember you playing the piano and singing with your beautiful voice. I even remember for some reason unknown to me you called me beef jerky. I will truly miss you. May you Rest In Peace. My prayers to your husband Joe and the family.
Jackie Didier Grant
Dearest JOE are hearts are so heavy with grief but thank god for all the time we did have with our special (Bevo)(Steve) Yes there will be tears and smiles but also peace knowing he is now with his mama and his dad.thankyou for being such a good husband to my son All my love from mom Judy
I’m so sad to know that you are gone. I remember so many fun times at the Crossing. Hopefully you and Tom(Chief) are enjoying life in heaven. May you Rest In Peace!
Oh Joe I am having a hard time with finding any comforting words right now,this can be a very hard time of the year and then to lose the love of your life makes it much harder.Bevo is in such a great place right now and oh I can just here him singing the Lord’s Prayer for us that are here.We just have to remember he is with our lord our God now and with a lot of family.God Bless you Joe
Joe, we were so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We have missed you both at Atonement and missed hearing of your travel adventures. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Dawn Pope
Joe:
I am deeply sorry for your loss! Keep him close to your heart! ♥️
Tom, Sharon & Trevor Poach
Steve(BEVO) I will never forget our times of laugher and cries and tear and late drives and talks you are the best and I cherish our time together forever. Our times at Kathy’s and many other adventures I love you so much rip my friend til we meet again
Steve: thanks so much for all the fun times we had at NDSU. You made my time there bearable and I will never forget all of the fun memories we had there. I am so glad we got to chat and catch up on life before you left us. I’m still shocked and saddened by your passing but honored to have known you and called you my friend. I never met your husband but I was happy you were finally happy in your life. Our hearts go out to you all. Losing a brother, son, husband, uncle, cousin so young is a very hard thing to go thru. May you and yours find comfort in God’s unfailing love. May Steve rest in peace and rise in glory!
I’m so sorry to hear this. I have many fun memories growing up with Beverly camping and going to high school together. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Condolences to the Midthun family. Keep Steve in your hearts!
I love you dear friend!!! You will be greatly missed!!! God Bless You!!!
It was so great to hear from Steve just a couple short months ago when he and Joe returned from Colorado. We had plans to reconnect and share old memories, sadly, we will not be able to do that in person. I remember so many fun times, laughs and smiles. Those are my great memories now. Fly high, Bloomers!
Joe –
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Steve’s faith is what sustained him through life’s journey, may you feel the love surrounding you today and forever.
Joe, you are our brother in law by marriage but your are truly our brother for good. Adoption papers are on the way. LOL – Keep on adventuring, it is what your husband and you promised to each other.
Love you and we are right beside you forever! Marsha, Pete, Carly, Maggie & Tanner
I’m so sorry Joe. He will be missed. I know he can now go around, up and down all the mountain passes
Sending you lots of love Joe…Steve was a great person and he will be missed
Steve was a great friend to so many. He will be greatly missed and loved.
Dearest Midthun family-
Deepest sympathy and prayers in the loss of Steve. So very sorry. Prayers.
Deepest sympathy to Joe and to all family and friends of Steve. His kind heart and beautiful voice will always be remembered.
Joe and family, my heart, thoughts, and prayers go out. Steve was an amazing and talented man in many aspects and ways. There are so many amazing memories that keep playing out in my mind of growing up and spending time with Steve and the rest of my family. Joe, I know that Steve will be watching from above and will always be with you.
Nice memorial service. Rrst in peace my friend!
Hi Joe;
I am so sorry to hear of this, i was thinking I had not seen any posts from Steve as of late, then found this..
I know he loved you so much. He was an amazing person and I am honored to have known him.
Keep care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna
Centura Intake co worker.