Steven M. Stelton
March 8, 1953 ~ May 15, 2014
Steven Michael Stelton, age 61 of Forest Lake passed away May 15, 2014. Steve is a retired Master Sgt. serving 20 years in US Air Force followed by a 20 year career with UPS. He preceded in death by mother, Ginger Stelton; father-in-law, Russell Satterlund; and his beloved four-legged kids, Sparky and Toto. Steve is loved and will be deeply missed by wife, Becky; their four-legged kids, Angel and Monty; brother, Dave Stelton; sisters, Shelly (Dave) Hulderson, Dawn (Billy) Shattuck, and Chris (Brad) Martin; mother-in-law, Alene Satterlund; brothers-in-law, Stephen (Andrea) Satterlund and Eric (Pam) Satterlund; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Steves life will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 4:00 PM until the time of the service.
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Death is something that humans were never meant to experience, the pain that we experience when we lose a loved one is something that is simply unnatural. Psalms 37:29 says 29 “The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God’s original purpose for humankind was to live forever in a paradise earth with no sickness or death. An “abundance of peace” as psalms 37:10 brings out. Though the world we love in is horrible and we experience pain on a daily basis there is some good news, the bible promises something truly amazing at revelation 21:4 it says “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” So death, sickness, pain and every kind of sorrow will be wiped out but what about those who have already died? John 5:28,29 says of those ones “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” So these ones will be resurrected to an earth filled with peace. For more information on this subject please visit http://www.jw.org and fill out the online request for a free bible study. Here’s the link: https://www.jw.org/en/free-bible-study/
My sincere condolences to the family of Steven Michael Stelton – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by the “God of all comfort” who promises to “comfort us in all our tribulations” (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). I hope you find peace in many Bible promises (John 17:3).
I remember Steve retiring from the Military and deciding to settle down in Minnesota to be with his family. We were overjoyed to be able to spend time with Steve and Becky. I will always remember his positive attitude on life and his endless love for his family. Steve I will miss you deeply and you will be in my heart forever. Love Shelly
So many memories, I remember most of all his
Aunty Barb and I taking him to the train station when he entered the air force. I will think of him often with fondness. Bonnie
I always enjoyed watching him joining in with the kids to\
play. He was kind at heart and loved all the kids including
the four legged kids He wasn’t afraid show his love We
will miss him a lot.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Steve’s military service to our nation.