He was born on October 3, 1943 in Logan, UT. Steve’s career started as a Disc Jockey and Advertising Copywriter in Idaho Falls, ID. He moved his family to Michigan in 1975 as a Copywriter for the automotive industry. In 1990 he decided he wanted to try something new and then worked as a salesman until he retired.
Steve enjoyed writing (including plays), directing and acting, music, Sci-Fi, chess and performing magic tricks.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Linda (Gallup), whom he married March 31, 1972, Children: Kevin and (Monique) Wilson, (Edward) and Kelli Topp, Wendy Wilson, and (Kurt) and Courtney Stevens-Veenstra, Grandchildren: St. Paul Bryant, Emilee Topp, Robert Topp, Maxwell McQuade, Delaney McQuade, RB Stevens, Ava Stevens; one great-grandchild and 32 nieces and nephews; Siblings – Randall and Gloria Wilson of Iona, ID, Daniel and Kathleen Keister of Portland, OR.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond and Afton Wilson and sister Marilyn Hoit.
A Viewing will be held Thursday, July 5th, 2018 from 3:00 until 8:00 at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, (248) 588-5120.
A viewing and memorial service will be conducted Friday, July 6th. Viewing from 10:30 – 11:00 directly followed by the service. The memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 23190 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48034. President Louis presiding.
For those who are attending: Nine Mile between Lahser and the Chapel is closed so you will have to come by way of 8 or 10 Mile Road and then Telegraph or Berg Road.
Also, we want to celebrate his life, so wear happy colors, black not required.