Steven Douglas Waples

Steven Douglas Waples obituary, Springfield, MO

Steven Douglas Waples

Steven Waples Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home - Springfield on Aug. 26, 2023.

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Steven Douglas Waples, age 64 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in Kennewick, Washington, on June 8, 1959, to Keith Leroy and Audrey Darlain (Fuerstenau) Waples.
He attended Clark High School in Clark, South Dakota.
Steven was married (1992-2012) to Sandy Adolphsen.
He worked at Gold Mine, Midwest Security Transfer, and SRC over his career.
Some of his favorite hobbies included camping, fishing, motorcycle riding, reading, hunting, gun collecting, and spending time with family, friends and his dogs.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, one niece, and his sister-in-law, Teresa Waples.
He is survived by his brothers: Charles Waples of Missouri, David Waples of South Dakota, and Michael Waples of New Hampshire.
Care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. - DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory, Springfield, MO.
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