SANBORNTON – Steve Ahlgren, born July 21, 1949, in Manchester and long time resident of Sanbornton, died of acute myeloid leukemia Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. His room was filled with friends, family, music, storytelling and pictures.

Steve was a builder of barns, houses, and boats; an actor, a clown, an artist, and lately, a producer of music videos. From Saint Paul's School to the University of NH Granite State College; from painting classes at the library to Lowell's Boat Shop, Steve never stopped learning. He nurtured relationships with candor, kindness and humor. He shared, he laughed, and he made breakfast for his grandchildren, although he didn't do pancakes.

Steve left behind his wife, Mary; son, Josiah; daughter, Kerstin; daughter-in-law, Jessie; son-in-law, Sean; and grandchildren, Simon, Elias and Wesley Ahlgren and Olle and Sigrid Breidenthal; as well as siblings, David, John, Janet and Leslie; nieces Amanda and Savannah, and nephews Taylor, Alex and Logan and all of their significant others. He was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Clarence; son, Benjamin; and nephew, Peter.

In lieu of flowers his family asks that you do something "even if you're not good at it" or lend a hand to someone in his honor.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. at Autumn's End Barn, the home of Rob and Lynn, in Sanbornton, followed by a potluck and hootenanny to sing Steve on. Please wear soft soled shoes and bring your musical instruments if so inclined. For directions please visit ahlgrenandsonbuilders.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on Nov. 14, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Ahlgren

14 Entries

Pauline Chabot

November 18, 2017

White against brilliant blue sky November morning
Memory of Steve with grandson in arms
Looking upward at library cupola
He
Had
Nailed

Armand Masse

November 17, 2017

he warned me about the dangers of white bread

Bart & Diana Carlson

November 16, 2017

Mary, we were so sorry to hear of your loss of Steve. May you be comforted in the many memories you've enjoyed together, your beautiful family and all your journeys together. May peace and love be with you in the days ahead. All our love,

Donna Gilbreth

November 16, 2017

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Deb Barry (Annis)

November 15, 2017

Steve is part of many wonderful memories I have of my time with Higate Productions in Concord so many years ago. I was part of the clowning troupe with him and also an acting class. My heart fondly recalls lots of laughs with him. His lifetime surely was blessed. Sad to hear of his passing.

Tina Wiener

November 14, 2017

Dear Mary, My thoughts are with you in your time of loss.

Vicki and John Tilton

November 14, 2017

Sending you love and light as you adjust to your new life with out Steve. I remember well the first time I met Mary and Steve. They were visiting San Diego and we took a long beach wak. We came across a big worm casing . A beautiful gift from the sea. Mary and Steve insisted on lugging it all the way back so my husband and I could have it as a wedding gift from them. That was probably 2010. It has a spot in our yard and we remember that time together and Steve's reverance for the gift from nature. We know he will be greatly missed

Gayle Twombly

November 14, 2017

Dear Mary and family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Sincerest sympathy

Sönke Dornblut

November 14, 2017

I am sorry to hear that Steve has left already. Glad to know that he leaves behind wonderful memories and monuments of a life well lived.

Carolyn Rudy

November 14, 2017

So much that I didn't know about Steve, what abundance he welcomed and shared in his life. Loved that grin of his. So,so sorry about his having to leave you.
Carolyn D. Rudy, Glyyn D. Talley

Paul Hubert

November 14, 2017

Never knew a better Man.

Hali Brindel

November 14, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary, Kerstin and Josiah. I feel lucky to have gotten to know your dad a bit all those years ago. Lots of love to you all.

Stephen and Sandy McCarty

November 14, 2017

I'm sure that whatever I am able to write would be a reiteration of all of the wonderful thoughts that you have and will be receiving.

As a distant friend I can only say that Steve's passing was much more powerful to me than I ever would have expected.

I can only assume that it is an indication that even through our intermittent interactions over the last 40 years that Steve's
presence and impressions on me were very deep and meaningful.

I can therefore hardly fathom the impact that Steve has had on the lives of friends and family who lived with him intimately day by day.

Hali Brindel

November 14, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary, Josiah and Kerstin. I'm so happy to have gotten to know your father a bit, he was a warm and lovely person. Lots of love to you all.

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