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1948
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2020
Steven Winquist Obituary
Steven was born to Elmer and Bertha Winquist on March 15, 1948, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Steve graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1966. Steve moved to Fairbanks after graduation, where he spent the majority of his life driving truck and owning his own business along with two partners.
Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family making memories, golfing, fishing and hunting. Steve was loved by all and will be dearly missed.
Proceeding him in death were his parents Elmer and Bertha Winquist.
Steve is survived by his sister, Glenna (Halley) Graff, of Palisade, of Minnesota; brother, Claude (Cindy) Winquist, of Apache Junction, Arizona; grandson, Alex Morse (Sierra Lancour), of Gwinn, Michigan; grandson, Brook Olsen, of Gwinn; great-granddaughter, Payton Morse, of Gwinn; as well as nieces and nephews and many friends in Fairbanks.
Memorial Service will be held in Fairbanks this summer.
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Sydney Beccaria
May 27, 2020
Steven, Fare thee well. If I had a real friend on this earth, youve Been a friend to me.
February 2, 2020
To STEVE'S family, I feel a loss too Steve was a boss but also a friend. He had an infectious laugh my family all heard it and we will always remember it. He was stern but a big softee sometimes. To Claude and Glena, sorry for your loss. RIP Steve..Winnie Coty and family..
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