Steven.
I didn't think I could bear loosing you for a day and now it's been 10 years. We miss you every day sweet boy. Love. Mom

Steve,
It hardly seems possible you’ve been gone for ten years.
You’re loved and missed by so many.
Love you, bud.
Nick

I'm thinking of you today, dearest Steve. What a light you were in my life. I'm sending love and hugs to you and your family

Steven,
Happy Heavenly Birthday my dear sweet son. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. You were so much fun to raise and I loved being your mom.  I love you and miss you every day. Love, Mom

Steve,
You’re so missed. I cannot believe it’s been 9 years.
I’ve been thinking of you lately. Our young son, Henry, recently turned one. His spirit reminds me of you. He’s funny, quick to smile, and has a big heart.
Love you, buddy.

Steven,
I know your hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma and Aunt Peggy and that gives me some peace. I am grateful that I got to be your mom and I am so proud of you and the young man you had become. We love you and miss you every day. Love, Mom and Chuck

9 years seems impossible to believe. I hate to think there is a single day without you on this Earth, let alone 9 years. I never stop missing you, and wondering what our friendship would be like today. What I do know is that your friendship will always be one of my greatest blessings! From 1st grade on, you were always a constant that I could count on for a laugh, hug, jam session, stupid movie, shoulder to cry on, or just comfortable silent support. I love you and will miss you forever! Until we meet again xoxo

Steven,
Another heavenly birthday has come and gone. I picture you and Aunt Peg, Grandpa and Gramdma Jensen celebrating blowing out 37 candles. We love you, miss you, celebrate your life every day. Love, Mom

Hey, Steve.
I had a dream about you last night. We were middle-schoolers again traveling to a basketball tournament. I woke up feeling both happiness and sadness, and I thought it must be near the anniversary of your passing. Then, I saw an email reminding me it was, in fact, today. 
I'm fairly certain this was a sign that you are doing well in heaven.
Please know you're missed and loved.

Thinking of you today Steve!
You are very missed! ❤️

Steven,
I miss you every day and cherish my memories of your zest for life, your love of people and nature.  I picture you hanging with Grandpa and Grandma Jensen and your beloved Aunt Peggy. 
I am proud to be your Mom.
Love, Mom

You loved nature so much, I would love to see every tree that was planted in your memory. I am moved by the words Peggy wrote about you in 2019. Life is sweet and fragile and as I remember you today I am reminded to live life to the fullest like you did.
We miss you Steve. Joe & Cathy

Impossible to believe 8 years have passed since you left this Earthly world. I can still hear your laugh, and I miss you every day! I will love you forever! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!

Thinking about Steve today. Missing you and thinking of Jane, Bruce, Kristy, Kevin and Sara. ❤️

Steve!
I hope you’re doing well in heaven. You are missed today, and always, here on earth!

Sending you love, my friend.
Nick

Steven,
It seems like yesterday you were with us, laughing and playing with your nieces and nephews. I have missed you every day of the last seven years. I hope you are with your grand parents, and Aunt Peggy having a ball. 
Love you sweet Steven,
Mom

Happy Heavenly Birthday Steven. You should have been 35 years old today. We love you and miss you every day. I picture you with Grandpa and Grandma Jensen and sweet Aunt Peggy and I can smile through the tears.  Love, Mom

Not sure of the exact year but a few years after we moved to the farm full time. But maybe Steve is nine or ten and Cathy and I were watching him and Sara for a while. There wasn't a lot of stuff to do on a hot late summer day for two little kids but decided maybe some watermelon would be fun. The watermelon were those crappy little round ones that we grow in Iowa. But they were ripe and not terrible so I suggested we eat a couple " the old fashioned way". I thought they would get a kick out of busting them open on top of a fence post and eating them warm out in the yard. Sara was a little skeptical of this operation But Steve dove in with both hands. After seeing big brother was getting along fine eating with this method she dove in too. Afterword he said " You know warm Watermelon is pretty good". Just were thinking about Steve and that popped into my head and made me chuckle.
Uncle Joe and Aunt Cathy.

Steve,
Your infectious smile, good nature, and kind soul are, and will always be, missed.
Love to you, friend.
Nick

Steve, I think about you so so often! I can’t believe you have been gone 6 years now. I can only imagine all the things you would have accomplished by now! I love you and will miss you forever!

Steve,
We miss you every day. I miss your sweet smile and your sweet nature. I really hope you are spending time with Grandpa and Grandma Jensen, Grandpa and Grandma Chalstrom and now your favorite Aunt, Peggy.  I love you so much and wish you were here. I hope you are happy. Love, Mom.

Steven,
I am thinking of you and missing you on your 34th birthday. I will never forget what a sweet baby boy you were and how much you were loved by your dad and I and your big brother Kevin and your big sister Kristy. I miss you every moment of every day and hope you are having fun in heaven with Grandpa and Grandma. Love, Mom

Steve,
I hope this message finds its way to you in heaven. 
How has it been five years already?! You are no less-missed today than you were then.
I always admired your zest for life, and tender personality. It’s missed deeply here on Earth, but I’ve no doubt, you’re sharing it where you are!
Love to you, my friend.
Nick

Missing you sweet boy!! Thoughts are with you all!

Remembering you today Steven. You have touched so many lives. We miss you dearly everyday. ❤️

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure! Missing you today and everyday!

Steven,
   Never have I seen a person so young who has touched so many lives. You held nothing back and accomplished so much while always holding what was the most dear and near to your heart, your family! You have left a profound effect on us all and I would like to think we are all better people for it. You will always be thought of with love and will never be forgotten our dearest Steven.

Steven,
You brought so much light and love to our family. I love you with all of my heart and miss you every day. Love, Mom

Steven-
Yesterday was your birthday, 33 years ago July 1.  I think of you every day.  I cherish the beautiful memories of your big smile and your warm heart.   Happy Heavenly Birthday son. 
Love, Mom

Happy Birthday to my beloved son Steven. I remember the day you were born like yesterday. It was a joy to watch you grow up to become such a kind and loving young man. I have so many wonderful memories. I hold on the tightest to the memory of that last big hug and the warm "love you mom" as we parted and I keep a picture in my mind of you hanging with your Grandma and Grandpa Jensen. Love you forever Steven, Love Mom

Happy birthday Steve. And thank you for the light and love that you've brought to your mother, your dad, brother and sisters. And to me. Whenever the sadness begins to hover, I remember your smile and your twinkling eyes, and I can continue. We miss you deeply, and dearly, and are comforted that you reside in peace.

Happy birthday, Steve, and thank you for the light that you brought to your mother, your dad, brother and sisters. And to me as well. Whenever the sadness begins to hover, I remember your smile and those twinkling eyes, and then I can continue. As we also celebrate Elsa's birthday today, you are never far from our hearts, our memories, our love.

​"Whatever comes, let it come; whatever goes, let it go. Let notions of diverse experiences either arise or set in the body: I am neither in them nor they in me."
-- Yoga Vasistha

Steve, I know you persist in ways which this meager physical existence cannot comprehend. You have fulfilled your destiny. There is peace in your passing. I love you dearly.

Thinking about you today Steve. The sadness that you are no longer with us, but then I look around and see a beautiful flowering spring tree and am reminded that THIS is where beauty is, THIS day I should stop and look at a tree, smell the flowers, lay in the grass, feel the wind on my face, and watch my children enjoying the same. You reminded me of this today and everyday. 

So i want to share how i met Steven, Me and my mate traveling in Amsterdam, we booked the wrong hostel and we were in a van heading to the beach area. Steven was in the Van with us, He had jumped up front and began speaking with the driver, and sharing stories of his trips and all his like-minded stories they had in common. After arriving to the hostel I got to know him myself, we hung out on the beach, he "tried" to sing in a jam session we had going on in the back porch. I thought "this is a very cool dude." I even remember taking him to the side and helping him with his back issue (Im a PT, but was on vacation and didnt want to fix EVERYONE), he then came around the corner to tell everyone i fixed him and they should check me out, from that endorsement, i somehow got a line of travelers needing some help. From our little time there, we decided that we needed to hang out again, and exchanged numbers for when we where both back in the states. This was last year, and the time never came...So I thank him for the chance in one's life time to meet him, from a mistaken booking in Amsterdam, I too have been touched by his life! Live on Steven, in our hearts.

In the brief time Steve and I were in Spencer together I had the privilege of calling him a friend. He was never anything but nice and laid back and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was purely a good person with a big heart. It saddened me deeply to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his parents, siblings, and everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.

Steve was someone I was always happy to see. He was such a wonderful genuine kind soul. I am truly saddened to hear about his passing. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I worked at New Shoots when I met Steve and the rest of the New Shoot farmers. Steve was always smiling. He was passionate in everything he did. Harding working, kind, and positive are words that come to mind when describing Steve. He will truly be missed!

Steve was such a nice, laid-back, and genuine person - a true blessing to have as a friend. Through all the years of school together, he was someone who could bring a smile to anyone's face. It breaks my heart to know he's now gone, but am forever thankful for the memories that will last an eternity. Praying for God's healing and comfort for all of his loved ones.

I met Steve my sophomore year at Iowa in a small journalism pre-req discussion. From the second he sat down next to me until now (and inevitably forever) he has made an impression on my life. We stayed up late night after night "studying" but really we just talked - about everything. I felt very close to him then, and despite us moving on and apart we never stopped checking in. Last I saw him was a few years ago, and in the few days that we hung out it felt just as if we had never lost communication at all. I guess that's how he was with everyone he knew; a true friend. Despite years without seeing or talking to one another we were able to pick up where we left off. We always have. I will remember every talk we had. My heart breaks for his family. I hope they can move forward knowing that in 28 years he made an incredible impression on the world.

I don't even know how to express how Steve was one of the nicest people in the world. He had such a kind heart and was a kind soul. He always had a smile on his face and was always able to put one ours as well. We grew up together with our sisters being best friends and I have so many great memories with Steve. God gained an angel and I'm sure he is spreading his love and joy to everyone above. Rest in peace Steve. You will be truly missed.

I have known the Chalstrom family my entire life. They stole my heart with Kevin's infamous Bear's Den in their basement. I have countless memories growing up with Steven and Sara. Every time I saw Steve he greeted me with a warm hug and one of his classic smiles. To say that he was a good person is an understatement. He was the most amazing guy, and we can all see that in the stories and comments being shared by the all the people Steve touched in only 28 years. My cousin recently gave the eulogy at his father's funeral, sharing a quote his father had told him after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor: Warren Zevon said it best, "Enjoy every sandwich." And I think we can all agree that is something Steve did. He lived life to the fullest. He travelled the world meeting many people, enjoyed music, concerts, art and nature, and loved his family and friends. My heart aches for the entire Chalstrom-Titlon family. Know that all the people that loved Steven, love you too. We will all be here for you today, tomorrow, and all the days to come.
Love, Kelsie (Huffman) Baccam

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. The gift of knowing Steve leaves us all better people. May that gentle spirit of his live on always.

Got a call from my cousin Kevin back in like 95 ; wanna come to my baseball tryout with me n Steve? I said of course . Going to cedar falls , to the dome , not a strange place for the spencer folk at the time. Kevin prospecting his future 18, my self about 15 and Steven around 10 , what a cool weekend ! I will always miss my cousin Steve!

Steve was my neighbor on Dubuque Street in Iowa City for 2 years in College. He was inviting and friendly from the first day we met. We spent a lot of time listening to music, talking, and hanging out on his patio. Hearing of his passing is very sad. He made every room brighter and was someone everyone wanted to be best friends with. My condolences to Steve's family. You raised one helluva guy. Thank you for sharing him with the world.

I cannot explain why the ones taken from us to early maybe some of the best ones. I can promise he is amongst the best of them. It is too sad a life lost like his. My heart cries for all of you so close.

We remember Steve as a kind, gentle, person who genuinely cared about anyone he knew. Of course, we remember Steve as a student and athlete, but he certainly was more than that to us. We had seen Steve several times over the past years, and he always made time to visit and ask how things were with us and our family. Our last visit was last fall (2013) after a Friday night football game. He came down on the field to congratulate Scott and then stayed to visit until the lights were turned out. We will remember Steve's kind and gentle heart shown to all whose lives he touched.
Scott and Kathy Rettey

I have known Steven for most of his life. Steven was like family to me. From running around volleyball gyms and being one of our biggest fans to discussing (and watching) music together. We shared conversations about the latest folk artist to check out and our love for being in nature. I watched him grow up into this beautiful person....inside and out. He was such a kind, sweet soul. Steve had this amazing quality to make you feel like you were the most important person in the room. His kindness was overflowing, his smile was contagious and his love for his family and friends was so evident. I will miss you Steve!

I just met Steve recently at a work event and was looking forward to working more closely with him and getting to know him better. He made such a great impression on me as a helpful, kind and enthusiastic young man and I know he will be missed by all of his loved ones.

I didn't know Steve personally, but this candle is for his family; specifically his sister Sara who is a great friend. Prayers with you all!