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Stephen ALDERSON Obituary

Age 81, of Minneapolis, died 10/14/17. Son of Anthony Donald (Don) and Mary Alderson (Root), Steve is survived by his bride, Annette (Truso); sisters, Marianne Leighton (Chuck) and Martha Nicholas (Don); sons, Stephen Jr. (Lourdes), David (Irene), Robert (Angeles) and Keith; and grandchildren J. Stephen, Alana, Bryant and Kylie. Steve was a geographer by education and worked as a transportation planner with Barton-Aschman Associates, the Metropolitan Council and MnDOT. An avid reader of books on history, science, and philosophy, he loved diverse music and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. A private memorial service for the family and a life celebration for friends and family will be held in November. Friends and colleagues please contact the family in the next two weeks for details. Memorials to the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum preferred. 612-861-6088 www.gillbrothers.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 22, 2017.

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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time (Psalm 119:50,76).

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