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Steve, son of Matt Olie Maaranen and Odessa Pearl (Vick) Maaranen, was born in Santa Maria, CA and raised in Portland, OR. After attending at Clarmont Men's College, Steve served in the Army as second lieutenant. Following his military service Steve spent two years in England finishing the research needed to complete his PhD in political science. A cyclist from a young age, Steve was a two-time track cycling national champion in the 10-mile event and competed in Mexico City as a member of the 1968 Olympic Cycling team for the 4-man pursuit.
After marrying in Portland in 1969, Steve and his wife moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1980 where Steve worked for the Los Alamos National Lab. In his later years Steve enjoyed family trips to the Oregon coast, copious amounts of candy and sweets, and continuing his love of research by digging into his Finnish heritage.
He leaves his wife of 49 years, Denise Corine (Hinton) Maaranen; his daughters Emma Alexandra Maaranen and Sara Jane Maaranen; and his siblings Deanna Jaques and Michael Maaranen. He is preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Ann Maaranen.
Steve will be interned at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held for family later in the summer at his favorite spot on the Oregon coast.
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David Williams
October 28, 2023
He was a couple years ahead of me at college. He had the hugest leg muscles I've ever seen. Never talked to him.
Tom Blau
October 19, 2022
Talented and wise, cordial and generous, patriotic and humane; Steve embodied an old-fashioned label: He was a prince.
June 14, 2021
I would think you would be able to get Steve's last name spelled corectly.Michael Maaranen
Tony Burris
July 5, 2019
Steve and I had several discussions about Afghanistan and first the Soviet and then the US involvement. He gave me his copy of P. Hopkirk's, "The Great Game". It still is a constant on my recommended reading list. He did make important contributions to the greatness of the Laboratory.
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John Browne
June 28, 2019
My condolences to Steve's family. Steve was a friend and colleague for many years at Los Alamos. A brilliant thinker who added much to the Laboratory.
Wes Chowen
June 27, 2019
I remember training with Steve at the Encino Velodrome for the 1968 Olympic trials 4000 meter team pursuit.
The race against the Eastern team was exciting and very close.
I watched from the bleachers because I had sprained my ankle. The day before.
Basically it was a contest between our essentially 3 man team and the Eastern 4 man team. 16 laps. The East led from the beginning but each time Steve set the pace it was much closer. Near the end the East was down to 3 men.
Steve took the last lap closing the gap. Our team won by .003 of a second.
I miss you Steve
Wes Chowen 1960, 1965 Olympic teams
Jonathan Justman
June 27, 2019
Steve was my cycling coach when I attended Pomona College in 1978. He was such a kind, supportive man and he made a life-long impression upon me. My condolences, truly a wonderful human being.
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