Steve Estes

Stephen B. Estes, 78, of Cody, Wyoming passed away Saturday
morning May 17 after a long battle with cancer. Steve was born in
Salem, Missouri to the late Paul and Mildred Estes. Steve was the
second eldest of 5 children. Their family moved to Iowa before
settling in Omaha, Nebraska where Steve spent the rest of his
childhood. Steve Graduated High School from Omaha North High in
1964 then attended the University of Nebraska, Omaha.
Steve joined the US Army and proudly served his country from
October 1966 to August 1968. He did his basic training in Ft.
Carson, CO. From there he joined the 4th Infantry Division in Pleiku,
Vietnam. He served in 13E20 in the 155SP Artillery Unit. He served
from September 1967 to August 1968. Steve was awarded the Army
Commendation Medal in 1967 and was awarded a Purple Heart in
1968 during the Battle of Dak To.
Steve returned to Omaha and graduated from college in 1971. Steve
was married and had two children. He worked for Motorola for one
year then started his career in the cabinet industry. Steve was the
owner and operator of Millard Cabinet Specialties with his partner.
Steve moved his family to Bentonville, AR in 1978. Steve became
the sole proprietor until 2000.
Steve relocated to Cody, WY and started Estes Wood Works. In 2004
Steve married Patricia McKinney. They ran a successful custom
kitchen and furniture business until 2015. Steve & Pat purchased
and managed a Mobile Home and RV Park in Quartzite, AZ until
2021. They sold the business and returned to Cody to retire.
Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and making knives. Steve loved his
family and friends dearly. His wishes to overlook the Cody
Mountains was fulfilled.
Steve is proceeded in death by his parents, Paul & Mildred Estes of
Omaha, NE and his brother Tom Estes of Kansas City, MO.
Steve is survived by wife Patricia McKinney Estes; son Brandon, wife
Shannon, grandchildren Mac & Millie; son Blayne, wife Erin,
grandchildren Hayden & Sydney and mother/grandmother Kay
Roark, all of Bentonville, AR.
Steve is survived by his siblings and spouses; Paul Estes Jr. of
Omaha, NE; Linda Estes of Kansas City, MO; Jim & Deb Estes of
Santa Monica, CA; Bob & Kathy Seymour of Millard, NE and their
families as well as many dear friends made along the way.