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Steven James Noble, 50, passed away January 15, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. James Lutheran Church in Johnston. Burial will be at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 18 at Iles Brandt Chapel in Dallas Center with the family present from 4-6:30pm.
Steve was born May 26, 1964 in Des Moines to Daryl and Joanne Noble. He graduated in 1982 from Dallas Center-Grimes High School. On March 10, 1990 he was united in marriage to Lisa Christensen and they have two sons, Brian and Alex. Steve farmed and worked in the family business, Bohrofen Implement of Grimes. He worked as a school bus driver for Dallas Center-Grimes and for the last two years he co-authored The Revised Criswell's Pedal Tractor Guide. He enjoyed selling and collecting farm toys as well as organizing and promoting farm toy shows.
Steve is survived by his wife, Lisa; sons, Brian and Alex; his mother, Joann Noble; his grandmother, Elsie Bohrofen; siblings, Rochelle Noble (Victor Woods), Greg (Colette) Noble and their sons, Andrew and Hunter and Suzanne Hardy and her sons, BJ and Nick; his father-in-law, Dale Christensen; sisters-in-law, Krista (Scott) Small and Lori (Chris) Burgess and their families and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Daryl Noble; his grandparents, Harold Bohrofen, and Hallis and Lorene Noble.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his family, the American Diabetes Association or St. James Lutheran Church.
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Roberta Frazier
January 20, 2015
Lisa,
I'm so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your sons.
Kacie, Natalea, Justin and Joey Johnson/Capps
January 18, 2015
Brian,
The kids and I have never met your Dad, but having met you I do believe he must have been a pretty great guy. We are really sorry to hear about your loss. You have been a great support for Erika. I am glad you two have each other to lean on during these times. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. We'll be thinking about you guys.
Tom & Connie McClure
January 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. He will live on forever in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved him.
January 16, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was such a friendly and kind man. He let me stop the early bus so Ian could jump on...we were a little late. I always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed.
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Jodi Archuleta
January 16, 2015
Lisa, I just heard about this. I am so, so sorry. I don't know if I can make it down there for the funeral. I wish I could give you a hug. Call me or write when you can. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and the boys. All my love!
Trudy Bashara
January 16, 2015
Lisa,Brian and Alex, when I was lost in grief for my husband steve invited me to share a hamburger he was cooking and no was not an option.
I will never forget his kindness by showing me that there is a tomorrow a place you will all find when the time is right, because he wants you to do so.
Curt Klyn
January 16, 2015
When Steve was having fun, EVERYBODY was having fun! I have great memories with the big toy dork. Steve and Pops are scheming things up now.
Tim & Jane Foreman
January 16, 2015
Lisa, Brian and Alex, we are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful man. His passing has left a little hole in our community and he will be missed by so many. Please know you are all in our prayers as you grieve.
January 16, 2015
Lisa, Brian and Alex, we are so sorry for your loss. We thought the world of Steve and will miss him in our community. Please know that you are all in our prayers as you grieve this tremendous loss.
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