Steven Lee Stewart

Steven Lee Stewart, 66, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2014, surrounded by his family at home in Wasilla.

A memorial service in his honor was Jan. 28 at Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla. Pastor James Rowland officiated.

Steve worked many years as an electrician with his favorite boss, Clyde Smith. He traveled all over Alaska working on projects, including Fort Richardson/Elmendorf, Alaska Pipeline, Wasilla High School and most notably the Cannikin Project at Amchitka.

His entire entrepreneurial spirit brought many experiences, starting with a food concession stand that was opened during the Fur Rondy’s bicentennial celebration. Eventually he and his family moved to the Valley and operated local businesses. He is best remembered as a pawnbroker at Alaska Best Pawn, which he owned from 1986-2013.

His life’s greatest joy was teaching his grandsons how to cook, fish, use tools and build fires, taking them “adventuring” and annoying the women of the family.

We wish to thank the emergency personnel, Alaska State Troopers and Valley Funeral Home for their kindness, compassion and assistance during this difficult time.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; Granny Alice; and his sister, Brenda.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ruth Stewart of Wasilla; daughters, Amber and Katina, both of Wasilla; brothers, Mel, Mark and Jerry Stewart; and grandsons, Preston and Cody Kulhanek.

Arrangements cared for by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.