Eagle River resident Steve Hager, 59, passed away at Bulchitna Lake, Alaska on Sept. 15, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16430 Old Glenn Highway in Chugiak, Alaska. There will be a gathering at the Eagle River Alehouse following the service. Steve was born in Paintsville, Ky., on November 13, 1954, to Nathanial and Patricia Hager. He began working for Alaska Airlines when he moved to Yelm, Wash., in 1990; in 1996 he transferred to Anchorage, Alaska. Steve loved the outdoors, flying, fishing, hunting, woodworking, hiking and sailing. A lot of people will miss Steve's dry humor, generous nature and good friendship. Steve had a great capacity to show resilience and optimism in the face of adversity, and in that he leaves an example to his family and friends in this difficult time. Flying in the Alaska wilderness gave Steve a preview of his ultimate destination and, in the words of John Gillespie Magee Jr.'s classic poem: Steve has topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace where lark, or even eagle flew. And while with silent, lifting mind I trot, The high trespassing sanctity of space; Put out my hand and touched the face of God. Survivors include his wife Roxane Hager and son Eli Hager. Arrangements are with Janssen's Eagle River Funeral Home.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Hager

54 Entries

Marjan Hager

September 13, 2023

Rest In Peace Steve. It is still hard to imagine you are gone. Steve was an adventurous man, full of life, inspiration and energy. Life is very precious. Our sincere Condolences to Hager family. Marjan Hager 2023

October 14, 2016

Missing Steve today as much as we always have. Missing you & your Family in our neighborhood for sure. Patty & Bill Eagle River, Ak.

Roxane Hager

March 8, 2016

Steve, Eli will turn 21 on Monday March 14th. It has been a tough 1 1/2 years without you. I miss you everyday. I miss all the things we did together. Life is just not the same without you. I know you are up there looking down on us & knowing how much you ment to us. You will always be in my heart! I love you. Rox

Roxane Hager

November 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Steve! Missing you everyday. Just not the same without you. I love you forever. Roxane XOXO

We lost Scooterboy three weeks ago, he was going on 16 yrs.

October 12, 2015

Hi Rox, been so busy since my Mom passed away. I wanted to tell you how many times we talk about our Doggies & meetings on our road with both you & Steve & all the happenings in the neighborhood. We sure do miss Steve, hoping it has gotten a little easier for you & Eli. Miss seeing you walk to the mailbox & chatting with me. Make the most of your life in Florida, it is where you were meant to be. I know Steve is there in Spirit watching over you for sure! Love Patty & Bill

October 11, 2015

Hi Rox, we sure miss seeing you and Steve come in and add your spark to our shop! Praying for you and hope things are going well in Fl. Eternal love lasts forever...Linda and the gals at Alaska Wing Covers.

October 9, 2015

Steve, I have been through one year of firsts. Now my 2nd year is still hard. I miss you& think of you everyday.. You will never be forgotten. I will always love you. Rox

Pattty & Bill Wells-Alexander

March 28, 2015

Rox & Eli, we miss you n our neighborhood & hoping all is going well in Florida for you both. We all miss Steve & his smiling face coming down the road in his blue truck. Such a talented & wonderful respected man. May the Lord bless & keep you & the memories deep in your hearts.

Roxane Hager

March 21, 2015

Steve, it's been 6 months now since you have been gone...I still feel empty without you. I've been seeing cardinals almost every day now. Story is to see a cardinal, it is your loved ones spirit. Is that really you? You've been here daily.....I will never forget us. I miss you. Love Always. Rox

Diane, Scott, Hunter & Dalton Gally

October 14, 2014

Rox & Eli,
You are both in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We take comfort in knowing that Steve is smiling down at all of us. We will always remember him as the generous friend he was. Please stay in touch with us as we want to continue a lifelong friendship as well. Love you guys!

October 14, 2014

Roxane, My husband also died at age 59, 10 years ago. This will be the hardest journey of your life, but you will get through it! I would suggest saving a couple of his shirts to wrap yourself in, get a special notebook and journal, walk everyday, if you can find a friend to walk with even better - especially one you can tell Steve stories to.
Don't make ANY important decisions for at least a year, and most importantly let the tears flow. (Tear soup is a good grief book) If you would like to talk email me, [email protected]. I promise you it will get easier. He will always be with you.

October 11, 2014

Steve, today was not a good day. I had to start packing your clothes up for our move. Everything reminded me of you, and how much I miss your touch. Days are getting harder. I miss you my love. Rox

October 10, 2014

Steve, Every day you are missed, more than the day before. I will ALWAYS remember your handsome face, and how much you loved Eli and me, and always wanted what was BEST for us. You are missed Sooooo much, BUT NEVER will be forgotten. Till we are together again, you will ALWAYS be in my heart. How we loved you, And you knew. We love you forever. Roxane and Eli

John Boyd

September 25, 2014

The Iona Rowing team sends its condolences to Steve Hagers family and friends.

Scott and Wendy Hargis

September 22, 2014

Roxane and Eli, we were so saddened to hear of your loss, we just met you the one time, but Darrell and Marilyn speak of you often, so we feel like we know you through them! May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time! You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Till Proeger

September 22, 2014

Dear Roxane and Eli,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the time we spent together in Alaska and the Keys in 2006 before my military service. I have been privileged to meet Steve at this time of my life. He was an inspirational man and I will always look up to him. May God give you strength in this difficult time.

Roger and Becky Hart

September 22, 2014

Dear Roxane and Eli,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Steve was a good friend and a very special person. Of all the people I've ever known he was one of the very best, a true class act. May you find peace in the knowledge that Steve is in good hands, and that you will see him again one day.

September 22, 2014

I also went to Iona with Steve and hadn't seen him in many years. The last time we saw each other was at Artie and Lynn Lynch's house on Bainbridge Island. Although it had been at least 15 years since we saw each other, it felt like no time had elapsed. That was also when we met Roxanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Steve and Wendy Michaud

John Featherston

September 22, 2014

May God bless Steve and his family. Steve and I were roommates at Iona College in 1975-6. He was a great guy. Our paths had not crossed in many, many years but my thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family. John Featherston

Leslie Bell

September 22, 2014

Roxanne and Eli, My sincerest condolences for your loss. I still often think about all the fun times we had on the Cape with PBA. Steve was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

Lisa Leaf

September 21, 2014

Praying over your family!! Sending heartfelt prayers.

Esther Jurasek

September 21, 2014

It's very difficult to express how wonderful it was to know and work with Steve. He made you feel like he was your brother. I am so sad at his passing and will really miss him. This is a tragedy.

frank gunderson

September 21, 2014

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frank gunderson

September 21, 2014

steve always treated me with respect whenever he flew through the wrg station and I will never forget him for that

September 21, 2014

My sincere sympathy goes out to the family and friends on the loss of your dear love one Steve. May God Almighty grant you the strength needed in your time of grief.

Rich & MaeLynne Dean

September 21, 2014

Dear Roxanne & Eli, Only God knows why it was time to call him home. Words can't express the sadness that we feel for your loss. Please know we in Iowa are praying for you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Valerie Gorze

September 21, 2014

Roxane and Eli,
Praying for you. Praying for comfort and peace. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers indefinitely. You are not alone, he will carry you. God bless you my friend. Love Val

Mariam Kackley

September 21, 2014

Prayers are with you, God will be with you.

Linda Drummond

September 21, 2014

Darling Roxane and Eli, So sorry to hear about Steve. Our prayers are with you both during this tough time. Linda and the Alaska Wing Cover Gang.

Marjan Hager

September 21, 2014

Dear Roxanne and Eli, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God gives you peace and comfort in these hard times. Marjan, Daniel, David and Ryan Hager

Brenda & Scott Olson

September 21, 2014

Roxanne, Eli and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. god bless

near Seattle, many years ago

Peter Proeger

September 20, 2014

Dear Roxane and Eli, I´m so sorry to hear about your loss. I only met Steve once a long time ago, when I visited you in Seattle together with Jonas and Till, then twelve and six years old. All three of us enjoyed the days with you and Steve and especially the trout fishing at a nearby lake and flying with his plane. And Steve became a friend especially to my sons within a very short time.
your German brother Peter

Nancy Mumford

September 20, 2014

My condolences to you, Roxane. I still think of you guys and all the fun we had together in the Keys, on the houseboat in Florida Bay and on the Cape. Love to you and your family.

Pam & Dave Rousselow

September 20, 2014

Roxanne, Eli & whole family, we are thinking and praying for all of you in this difficult time. I know he will be missed by a lot of people including us.

Vera Papasidero

September 20, 2014

I am so sorry to hear the news, my thoughts and prayers are with the family, I knew Steve from PBA, long ago.

September 19, 2014

Another Angel in Heaven. May God Bless the family. With deepest sympathy.

Lax f/a

Sharlotte Campbell

September 19, 2014

Roxann and Eli, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you for strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Erin Chisman

September 19, 2014

sending many blessings to his family.Erin Chisman Alaska Airlines- Seattle Flight Attendant

Susan Thompson

September 19, 2014

Steve was a very respectable man and super kind neighbor to us and our children. We will miss his warm smile and friendly wave coming up the driveway. Roxane & Eli, we pray for your strength and comfort in the days ahead...Susan & Jasen Thompson

Susan Thompson

September 19, 2014

Steve was a very respectable man and a kind neighbor to all of us. We will miss his warm, friendly smile. Roxane & Eli, our hearts and prayers are with you both - we pray for your strength and comfort in the days ahead...Susan & Jasen Thompson

September 19, 2014

So sorry for your unexpected loss. You're friends at Mediacom, Waterloo IA

Sue and Mike Szor

September 19, 2014

We may have to let go - but we will never forget. Steve will stay forever in our hearts.

With Love ... Sue and Mike

Leslie Carpenter

September 19, 2014

I had the pleasure of flying with Steve. What a wonderful pilot who had a great sense of humor! Loved his big smile and graciousness. Very wonderful guy.....

September 19, 2014

Steve, One day we will be together again soaring with the eagles. Till then we will always look up. We loved you sooooo much and always will.Roxane and Eli

Laurie Sheakley

September 19, 2014

Roxanne I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know you are in my prayers. Hope you find strength to get through these tough days ahead and you and your son can treasure your memories of better days. Your friend of past... Laurie Dlouhy Sheakley

brad bartlett

September 19, 2014

My friend u will be sorely missed till we meet again RIP

Fred Peterson

September 19, 2014

It was our pleasure to know Steve.We will miss him on the Keys.With love, Fred & Elsie

D Hodges

September 19, 2014

May the God of comfort give you strength and courage at your time of grief. It is ok to cry Jesus gave ways to tears when his friend Lazarus died recorded at John 11:35. I'm so sorry for you loss.

Bill and Elaine

September 18, 2014

Our thoughts are with you.

We will miss his friendly wave on Bulchitna Lake, And will think of him when we see an Eagle soar, for a part of him will remain with us there.

Much love

September 18, 2014

Well. How do I get over the shock? This is moving way too fast for me. Steve was a man that didn't waste any time with anything. He was constant motion. Every time I boarded an Alaskan flight, I hoped he was behind the wheel.

I am still in shock. My heart goes out to Roxanne and Eli. I don't know what else to say.

Lynn Hammonds Caras

September 18, 2014

Alaska has lost a very special person, he will be missed greatly. Loved flying with you Captain Hager

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