Quist, Steven Charles (1951 – 2007)

QUIST, NELSON, VARONA

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/1/2013 at 15:00:53

Name of deceased: Steven Charles Quist

Aged: 55 yrs, 8 mo, 29 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Nov. 20, 1951; Omaha, NE

Died: Aug. 18, 2007, Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; Pastor Greg White officiated.

Survived by: Wife, Nilfa Quist of Harlan, IA; son, Adam Quist and his fiancé, Laura Barry of Omaha, NE, brother, John Quist of San Antonio, TX; sister, Carolyn Quist of Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: parents, John and Nadine (nee Nelson) Quist; brother, Richard Quist; sister, Laura Quist

Education: attended Laurel and West Ridge Elementary Schools before graduating from Harlan (IA) Community High School. He furthered his education at ITT Technical Institute in Omaha, NE

Religious affiliation: baptized at First Baptist Church in Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Nilfa Varona; Dec. 5, 1981; Long Beach, CA

Employment: While living in California, Steve was a general contractor. The family moved back to the Midwest and Steve began working as a Slot Technician and Electronic Technician with Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs, IA.

Hobbies/Interests: He enjoyed playing with his son, Adam, and his friends, but especially liked hanging out with his friend Roy Linton. The two of them shared a love of music and Steve was Roy’s biggest fan. Steve’s musical tastes also included Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. Steve’s hobbies were golfing, restoring his Datsun, and watching movies.

Sources: pauleyjones.com