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Steve Halvorson Obituary

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Rev. Steven Halvorson, born June 21, 1971, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. He died peacefully, at his home in Colorado Springs, of natural causes. Steven is survived by his wife of 11 years, Alisha; children, Caleb age 9, and Abby age 4; and his parents, Steven Sr. and Lynne Halvorson; his "uncle John"; aunt Julianna; and nieces, Shelby and Shilo Halvorson of Roswell NM. Steven was called to the ministry of Jesus Christ when he was in Junior High, and ever since, he lived his life in service to his Lord. Steven is a 1989 graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, NM, and later went on to Arlington Baptist Bible College where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry. The light of Steven's life was the time he spent with his family and his ministry to his students. Steven had the God-given ability to be able to reach to kids that were in need of a friend. Steven will always be remembered by the hundreds of lives he touched with his wonderful sense of humor, and his powerful teaching of God's Word. He will be forever loved and forever missed, but those of us who love Jesus are confident that we will spend eternity with him in the presence of our Almighty God. Arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. (719) 328-1793. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com.

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Published by Free Press from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Halvorson

17 Entries

Traci McManus Morris

December 17, 2008

I had the privilege of knowing Steve in High school. We both went To Goddard High together and we also went to Youth Group together at Roswell Baptist Temple. He was a very good friend of mine and was always there when anybody needed him. He will be missed, but I take comfort in knowing that I will see him again.

Lindsey Rice

December 2, 2008

Steven was definitly a character at that. He made everyone around him feel comfortable, laugh, and know they are loved by God. He shared his true devotion to the lord with all he met, and especially his family. To Alisha, Caleb, and Abby know that he loved you more than anything in the world. He strived at impacting other peoples lives, but prided himself on being a father. Keep living life to the fullest like he did, carry him in your hearts, and he will never be forgotten. I know you guys will be ok if you trust in the lord always. My love.

Bill Giles

November 26, 2008

I had the privilege of working with Steven in his youth ministry during his time at Cresthill and serving as his families deacon. I consider myself a better man for having known him. More importantly I consider the impact he had on my sons, Michael and Benjamin, and that they are both better young men for Steven's involvement in their lives. That's what he will be remembered for, passion for his ministry and for his family. I shall miss him terribly but take comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord and I will see him again someday. Alisha, Caleb, and Abby, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill, Jennifer, Michael, and Benjamin Giles

Dale & Rachel Brunk

November 26, 2008

Alisha, Caleb & Abby

How we loved you and Steven during your time in Maryland! How we love you now. You will always be our precious friends and we look forward to seeing you again - here or with our Lord.

Ron and Shirley Wolf

November 25, 2008

We will always cherish our memories of Steven. His enthusiasm and zest for life were contagious. He loved the people he served and his Lord most of all. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who loved him. May God's comfort and peace abide with those who remember him.

stacie Hall

November 25, 2008

Steven was faithful, fun and frank. We are so sad to hear about his passing. We will be praying for Alisha and the boys.

Carole Smith

November 25, 2008

Your loss will be shared by many. Take heart in knowing we keep you and the children in our thoughts and prayers.

Connie Burris Taylor & Family

November 25, 2008

In Sincere Sympathy to all family and friends of Steve Halvorson...

I Praise God that my family and I had the privilege to fellowship with you and receive the blessing from the wonderful ministries your family offered to Cresthill. We are most thankful for Steve’s enthusiasm and encouragement he offered to his youth ministry - a very genuine and true evangelist at heart! To all those left behind, It is my prayer that his fond loving memories will always revitalize you daily and where grief and sorrow exist, I pray that peace, comfort, and most of all happiness will reside in all aspects of your life. It is my prayer that all his family and friends will receive God's salvation if you haven’t by believing in Christ Jesus so that you can meet him in Heaven one day. May God's love and presence abide in you all and his Holy Spirit comfort you as you celebrate his life. I am thankful for his wonderful personality and how he was always smiling and rooting for Dallas! When I look up at the stars in the night sky, I'll remember him thinking that he is helping place them there to edge on the Dallas Cowboys.

John 3:16, Eph 4:1-7

Greg Turner

November 25, 2008

You and the kids will always be in our prayers
Please give the kids a hug for us
Greg & Ryan Turner

Dale & Nancy Page

November 25, 2008

Steven greatly mirrored God in all he did for the Youth at Cresthill Baptist Church in Bowie, Md. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and a true friend to all that he met. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to his family in this time of grief. Be assured though, that his ministry will continue to influence all those he came in contact with.

Stephen Gibson

November 25, 2008

Hello Halvorson family. We send our love and prayers to you. In this a time of confusion it is good to know that you are being carried to God around the world because of the life of your husband and Father. It will get a little better everyday and God in all of His power will be glorified. Much love to you. Ozzie and Stephen Gibson from Cresthill now at the City Of Refuge the new church plant from Cresthill. God Bless

Sharon Bagnell

November 24, 2008

What I will remember most about Steven is his wonderful laugh. Living his life for Jesus was pure joy and that just radiated from him. Everyone around him could tell how he felt about his Lord and faith by his smile and his laugh. I cherish the time we had with him at Cresthill Baptist and grieve that no other youth will have the opportunity to be under his tutelage now that he has gone home to Jesus. But I know I will see him again and, for that, I rejoice!

Terry and Jerry Bowersox

November 24, 2008

Steven was a wonderful youth pastor at Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, and we're so saddened to hear of his passing. We send our loving prayers to his family; all that sustains us is the comfort that we'll meet him again when we all see our Lord Jesus Christ.

Donnie Wright

November 22, 2008

The words always seem to escape me in these kind of situations, however I felt it necessary to dig and find a few words and leave them here.

I crossed paths with Steven during his time at Cresthill Baptist in Bowie, MD. He struck me as a very decent man. He was the kind of person who seemed to believe that there are times when God's children should be “seen and not heard”. While others were about discussion, Steven was about “doing”. His goal was to move the youth program forward in order to bring unsaved young people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and bring those who knew Christ to a closer walk with Him. With Steven it always seemed to be more than just a job – it always seemed “personal”.

A strange memory I have of Steven was his love... for Jack in the Box tacos. You know Jack in the Box left the DC area many years ago, and during his time in the Carolinas, he developed a taste for their tacos. When work would send me on a southbound excursion, he'd always want me to figure up a way to bring one back. Well, I never figured out a way to preserve the taco; hence one never landed in Bowie. Nevertheless, my empty-handed arrival would wind up at the center of some good-natured ribbing. I guess that he and I were alike in the fact we carried a sense of humor that could be described as “one off”.

Alisha: My heart goes out to you. There's no way I can understand what you are going through and will go through in coming days. I do know that a loss such as this one will not be easy to deal through. Doris and I will keep you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything we can do, please feel free to contact us.

Martha Dale

November 21, 2008

Please know that I am thinking about you, Alisha, and your children. Steve will really be missed. I remember you so well at First Baptist Church in Kinston.

God Bless you and yours,

Love,
Martha Dale

Randi and Russell Clifton

November 20, 2008

Alisha and family:
Steven was a truly amazing man and will always been in the hearts of each person that he touched. We were fortunate enough to have known him and blessed that he conducted our marriage ceremony. Know that during this difficult time that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Heath

November 20, 2008

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Steven. I was very active in the youth group at First Baptist Church in Kinston, NC at the time when Steven was the youth group leader. I was so sorry to hear of his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He was a great person, husband, father, youth leader and Christian man. We always had so much fun in youth group and on trips while he was there. He had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. We were sad to see him leave when he moved years ago. We have lost a wonderful person, but heaven has gained a great angel.

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