Steven J. Kari
February 4, 1944 ~ December 19, 2018
Age 74 of Forest Lake.
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short battle with Mesothelioma on December 19, 2018.
Preceded in death by parents, Walter & Agnes. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Sharon; sons, John (Kimberly), Jeff (Brenda); grandchildren, Jacob, Ali, Kennedy, Tommy; siblings, Marlys Johnson, Gerald (Donna); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Steve started his homebuilding career in 1970 and built many homes in the greater Twin Cities area. He also had a passion for building and driving old cars, and most of all loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.
A Celebration of Steve’s life 5 PM Sunday, January 6th with visitation beginning at 3 PM at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail, Forest Lake.
Sharon and Family, So sorry for your loss. May Steve rest in Peace. Sam & Sandy
Sharon and Family, My prayers to you for peace now and always, the struggles of a loved one going through a sickness is hard, but knowing he is at peace and pain free is your peace and pain free. My memory of you and Steve was that you were so good to my brother Scott through his sickness this is when you guys had the video store. He loved watching movies and you were kind enough to let him watch what ever movie for free. It brought him contentment everyday. I never said thank you for that, so Thank You. To your boys they were the cutest little things ever when they were little. Always stuck in mind how cute they were (haven’t seen them in a while so I am sure they are handsome as ever) just know that your dad was a very kind man. Take care of yourselves and hold on to all your wonderful memories. Love Kevin and Wendy (Preisler) McKinnon
Sharon and family, We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s death. We didn’t see him often, but when we did hewas always a good person to talk to. May God give you comfort in your sorrow. Our prayers are with you. Julie and Gary Houle
Sharon & Family, Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Steve will be missed by many…along with his keen sense of humor!
Sharon and family so sorry for your loss of Steve. Your family is in my prayers. Cathy Carlisle
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He built our home 45 years ago and when we would see him he would ask “is it still standing?”, great since of humor . Always fun to visit whenever we saw Sharon and him. He will be missed. Wayne and Linda Nelson
Sorry for your loss. Steve and family got us in our first home. We were fortunate to have had Steve as our builder and friend.