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Steven ('Steve') Waldo Morstad
Feb. 17, 1949 – Nov. 12, 2021
It is with many cherished memories that we say goodbye to our beloved son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend Steven ("Steve") Waldo Morstad of Plentywood, Montana. Steve went home to the Lord on Nov. 12, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Steve was born in Plentywood on Feb. 17, 1949 to his parents Freda (Johnson) and Waldo Morstad and grew up on the Morstad family farm northeast of Raymond, Montana with his younger sisters, Valerie, Holly and Nancy.
He is survived by his mother Freda, wife Patsy, daughters Rachel (Joe) and Erin (Steph) and grandchildren Ben, Chris, Jack, Blake, Vesper and Windsor. He is also survived by Patsy's children Jill (Scott), Kori (Chris) and Kai (Jasmine) and grandchildren Paige, McKenna, Kaylee, Kate, Sara, Beau and Jade. Steve is predeceased by his father Waldo, his sister Valerie and his son Blake (Adele).
His childhood was filled with farm chores, 4-H, playing football and basketball and spending time with his large extended family of many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from Plentywood High School and earned a Master of Architecture degree from Montana State University in Bozeman.
Steve lived in Calgary, Alberta from 1976-1994. During this time he raised his three children, worked as an architect, a ski racing coach and played competitive men's slo-pitch. In 1994, Steve and his son Blake moved back to Plentywood to help farm. He grew wheat and lentils, and raised registered Hereford, Saler and Angus cattle. Steve had a remarkable memory for details and family genealogy and was proud of his Norwegian heritage. His biggest joys in life were time spent farming, tending to his cattle and his roles as son, dad, husband and grandpa.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Nov. 22, 2021 at the Sheridan County Civic Center in Plentywood followed by internment at the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. Expressions of condolences may be sent to Fulkerson Funeral Home, 114 W. 3rd Ave., Plentywood, Montana 59254.
If family and friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the endowment established in honor of Steve's late son Blake at the Blake W. Morstad Memorial Scholarship held at the Montana State University Alumni Foundation at P.O. Box 172750, Bozeman, Montana 59717-2750 (contact Traci Weller at [email protected]), or to an organization of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Morstad
Boone Whitmer
January 12, 2022
To the good times, we had a lot of them dear friend. Hurts that we did not have opportunity to say goodbye.
Chris Hamilton
November 27, 2021
For the entire Class of 1975 MSU School of Architecture, we will miss Steve (Waldo) so much. He always had a smile on his face, a huge laugh heard throughout the design studio and produced some amazing designs for our various assignments. He was also a great friend to all of us and made sure to relate some his "trucker stories" when we took a break from our studies. Please accept our combined condolences from the entire class.
Sincerely,
Chris Hamilton, Lee Hagen and the entire Class of '75.
Arno & Janice, Shawn & Darren and our entire family Rasmussen
November 22, 2021
So sorry to here of Steve's passing. Did not realize the medical problems he had. Our thoughts and prayers are with Freda and his entire family.
Jen Giffen
November 20, 2021
Thoughts are prayers are with your family.
Jen Giffen, Jack and Lilly
Keith and Janice Hanson
November 17, 2021
So sorry for your families loss! Our condolences...
Chuck Raup
November 17, 2021
Soooo sorry my friend........RIP.......wish I had stayed in contact after college.....your yellow '65 Impala was the bomb......;)
Terry and Gail Stepp
November 17, 2021
We always enjoyed visiting with Steven and will miss his visits at our annual family reunion. Our deepest sympathy to Freda and all his family.
Carl and Karen Stepp
November 16, 2021
Our sympathies to you all. Always enjoyed the family visits filled with good food, lots of laughs and catching up on everyone's lives. Take care. Carl and Karen Stepp
Bob Stepp
November 16, 2021
Growing up it was always such a special trip to cross the border to visit our Morstad relatives in Plentywood Montana!! A pretty big deal to us indeed!
I lost touch with Steve when he moved to practise his profession and raise his family in Calgary, but I know he always called Raymond, and Plentywood, and all those with roots in that community as his family and home. We truly wish we could be with his mom Freda, wife Patsy, and family and friends to celebrate his life at this time, but instead take this opportunity as a Canadian cousin to say Thank you for his friendship both growing up and in our silver years, and may his tracks through life provide guidance to others where they can.
Later my friend.
Bob and Deb Stepp, Torquay / Regina Sask.
Cheryl Hanson
November 16, 2021
Steven was a special member of our extended family. We visited often growing up, and as we grew older and saw less of each other, the bond remained strong! Steven always made a effort to join his Canadian relatives for their annual reunion! We will miss our cousin and send deepest sympathies to Freda and all the family. May you Rest In Peace dear cousin! Cheryl Hanson
Glenda Hanson
November 16, 2021
I’m Steve’s cousin (Sulland-maternal grandparent) from Regina Saskatchewan. I’m so very sad to hear of Steve’s death. Blessed be his spirit and may he be pain free and at peace. Our families have been connected all our lives. What a significant loss for his family!
Glenda Hanson
Keith and Janice Hanson
November 16, 2021
We always enjoyed our visits with Steven! He had our attention when telling a story! He will certainly be missed. Rest In Peace!
Kristy Powell
November 16, 2021
Thinking of Patsy and all Steve's family at this time.
Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Archie Petersen
November 15, 2021
Sincere condolences to family and friends. I really always liked Steve.
Joy Keil
November 15, 2021
Sympathy and prayers to the family. I remember Steve coming into John Deere always ready to visit. Cherish your memories.
Cathy Peterson-Hensel
November 15, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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