James G Steffan

Jim Steffan, 94, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on December 21, 2024. Jim was born in Billings Montana, the second of eleven children born to Mike and Rose Steffan. The family lived and worked on several farms in Carbon County Montana. After graduating from high school in Edgar, Jim worked with his dad and brothers until he enlisted in the Army in 1951. He served two years and was wounded in combat in Korea. After his military service, Jim attended Billings Business College and worked at the Billings Hardware. It was there that he met Minnie Hill. They were married on February 19, 1955, and lived in Billings. They had three children, two daughters and a son. Jim eventually began a long career with the Forest Service until he retired in 1986.

In retirement Jim and Minnie could always be found attending softball games, concerts, soccer games, and many other activities that their children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren were involved in. They both loved traveling to Montana to visit family. Jim also enjoyed bowling, horseshoe pitching, hunting, and fishing.

Jim is survived by his children, Lori (Bill) O’Hara, Kathy (Ken) Karp, and Ed (Jill) Steffan, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Carol (Ken) Jenkins, Penny Breen, brother Mike (Audrey) Steffan, sisters-in-law Judy and Pat, and brother-in-law Bob Thiel.

Preceding Jim in death were his wife Minnie, his parents, siblings Wally (Jane) Steffan, Leona (George) Jovanovich, Monte Steffan, Bruce Steffan, Donny Steffan, Dolly Steffan-Ritchie, Gloria Thiel, and brother-in-law Jim Breen.

Jim had been a member of the DAV, OP Harry Survivors, 5th R.C.T. Association and the Grand Junction Elks club.

Mom and Dad were married for 64 years and were inseparable until she passed on December 21, 2019. He joined her in heaven exactly 5 years to the day later. Although we’ll mourn for the loss of our wonderful dad, we know that he is finally at rest and enjoying a happy reunion with mom and all his family members who passed away before him.

His memorial service will be Friday, January 3rd at Callahan Edfast, 2515 Patterson Road, Grand Junction at 8:00 a.m., followed by interment at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 2830 D Road at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 ½ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506.