Allan Joseph Steed
August 6, 1937 - March 5, 2021
On March 5th, an uncommonly good man left his Logan home to continue his explorations of the heavens. Allan Joseph Steed was born August 6, 1937, to T. Joseph and Louise Miller Steed. He often expressed gratitude for the loving family and good friends who blessed his early years in Syracuse, Utah. Growing up on a dairy farm, he learned hard work and persistence. He was a natural athlete and excelled in many sports, including tennis and basketball. He graduated from Davis High and served in the Central States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In 1961, he married his beloved Carolyn Kaye Taylor in the Logan Temple. They created a happy home for each other and their four children. Above all else, he was an extraordinary husband, father, and grandfather.
Allan loved learning. He earned his BS, MA, and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Utah State University. While pursuing his Master's Degree, he began working at the Elecro-dynamics Laboratories (EDL), where he dedicated tremendous time and energy to studying upper atmospheric phenomena around the world. Allan became director of EDL in 1978 and was instrumental in the creation of the Space Dynamics Lab at USU, where he became the director in 1982 and led the lab until his retirement in 2003. It was a rewarding career that allowed him to associate with many great coworkers as well as state, national, and global leaders.
Allan endeavored to be a disciple of Christ, serving in various church callings including High Councilor, Scoutmaster, Stake Presidency Counselor, Temple Worker, and Bishop of two wards. He and Kaye enjoyed their full time Church Education System Mission in Austin, Texas.
When he wasn't working or serving, Allan enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, and stargazing. He loved spending time with Kaye at their Bear Lake cabin. Regardless of where he was, he always carried a camera to capture nature's beauty. Allan played basketball into his 70's, and as a devoted Utah Jazz fan, rarely missed a game on TV.
In his later years, Allan faced several health challenges with grace and strength, and the family would like to thank his many medical providers, especially Dr. Michael Stones, Dr. Ed Redd, Dr. Patrik Luzny, and Teryl Hunsaker.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Eloise (Kowallis), Grant, Carolyn, and Richard, son-in-law Paul Cazier (Leesa). He is survived by his wife Kaye; his siblings, Sharon, Steven, and Helen (Ed Smedley); his children and their spouses: Leesa (Daniel Simmons), Jana (Randall Haws), Clark (Kari), and Brian (Leslie); fifteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary and are scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Services will be live streamed at http://rebrand.ly/lp1-worship. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery, where Allan requested that we play a favorite song, Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man.
To remember and honor Allan, donations may be made to the Allan & Kaye Steed Scholarship Endowment at Utah State University (http://usu.edu/steed). The scholarship benefits students who are pursuing a degree related to space engineering.
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Published by Logan Herald Journal from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2021.

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Boyd Whitesides

March 15, 2021

A very bright Davis High student like all the other Steed Family. His father Joseph, was my Favorite Teacher at North Davis Jr. Grant was my Great Principal (boss) at Clearfield. Sharon & I played in the NDJH band. Richard also worked as a friend at Clearfield HS.

Nate Smedley

March 13, 2021

When I was baptized, my Uncle Allan (and Uncle Steven) drove several hours to attend and assist in the confirmation. I remember being so touched that he would care enough about an 8-year-old boy to drive all the way to attend this event to support me. As I grew up, I was always amazed at the accomplishments Uncle Allan had achieved, and his actions inspired me to expand my horizons and professional aspirations. Part of what I was able to achieve scholastically in life can be directly attributed to the example of my Uncle Allan, and I most grateful for that example, and the other ways he has inspired me, both directly and indirectly, to be a better person.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Jon and Brandy Steed

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Steve Larsen

March 12, 2021

It was our good fortune to be neighbors to Allan and Kaye for many years. Allan served our family as bishop and we served with both Allan and Kaye in a University Stake. Behind a humble persona, Allan was a man of great brilliance, wisdom and accomplishment who always deflected praise and attention. If you could follow Allan’s kind and wise example, you would find yourself in the right place. Kaye, you and your family are in our prayers. We hope good memories will help you through this difficult time.

Steve & DeLois Larsen

Wayne Murri

March 11, 2021

I was blessed to be the home teacher of the Steeds for about 10 years. I was always welcome in their home and loved being there to visit with them and to hear about the accomplishments of their children. Allan will continue to bless others, this time from the other side of the veil, as he continues to enjoy and learn about the heavens. I pray that Kaye will be comforted in his absence.

Tom Humpherys

March 9, 2021

Allan was a great friend and mentor to me personally. We go back many, many years when we were in school. He provided me with wonderful professional opportunities and was the most sincere person I have ever known. I will miss him dearly, especially his friendship and kind words whenever we spoke. We shred many experiences on the RAMOS program and together on 9/11 in the Pentagon Annex. Heaven will be a better place now, but we will dearly miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with Kaye and family.

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