Herbert Sage Steffens

Herb Steffens, formerly of Big Elk Meadows died May 1, 2016 at his home in Thornton, CO. He was 87 years old. Herbert Sage Steffens was born April 11, 1929 in Bloomington, IL. His parents were Herbert and Erma (Kinnie) Steffens. Herb grew up in McLean and graduated from the University of Illinois. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, including 2 years in Germany. On June 22, 1952 he married Marcia Haughey in McLean. The couple had 3 children. He was in automobile sales for several years before becoming a stock broker until he retired. Herb and Marcia enjoyed traveling, especially to Estes Park, CO. In 1967 they moved to Big Elk Meadows near Estes Park. Marcia died January 14, 1992. In 1995 Herb moved to Thornton. In 1993 he married Carolyn McFadden. She preceded him in death in 2004. Herb is survived by his 3 children: Renee Burgess and her husband William of Durango, CO, Scott Steffens of San Jose, CA and Lisa Steward of Bayfield, CO. He is also survived by grandchildren Will Burgess (Jordan) and their children Britton, Harper, and Canaan of Durango; Katelyn Jackson (Graham) and their child Dwyer of Boulder; Andrea Steward of Bozeman, MT; Cory Steward and his child Alivia of Litchfield Park, AZ; Britany Woodard (Wes) and their child Addison of Austin, TX; Michael Steffens (Aline) and their child Scarlet of Austin; Jenee Steffens of Boulder, CO and Kara Steffens of Flagstaff, AZ. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service is scheduled for Friday May 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens in Estes Park. To honor Herb’s love of animals, donations can be made in his memory to your local Humane Society.