It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Nedoshytko on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the age of 66 years. Steve had a brave but brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Steve was born on July 14, 1958 in Edmonton to Walter and Martha. He joined older brother Ihor, and older sister Elizabeth to complete their family. Steve had fond memories of going to the “farm” near Lamont, where his maternal grandparents lived and enjoyed helping out on the family farm. He had many stories of playing with cousins and siblings on the farm, chasing pigs, herding cows, helping with baling, and the many family dinners in his baba’s kitchen.

Steve graduated from St. Joseph’s Composite High School and worked for a short while for the city of Edmonton. He then took Land Sciences at Olds College and eventually got his certification as an Assessor initially working for the Alberta Provincial Government. After privatization, Steve lived for a short while in Vancouver where he married and then moved back to Calgary where his daughter Sarah was born. Steve continued in Assessment Services for Wheatland County, later moving to Strathmore and then worked a shared services contract with Kneehill County, living in Carbon, Alberta. When the contract ended, he then took certification as a Land Agent working again for Wheatland County. He moved to Olds and accepted a position as Manager of Assessment Services for Mountain View County in 2011 and retired from his career in 2020.

Steve met JoAnne in 2001 while living in Carbon. At the time, JoAnne was living in Drumheller and soon after their meeting moved to Didsbury to continue with her career. The love endured despite the distance and eventually married in 2006. At the time of their marriage Steve was living in Carbon but because his job took him back to Strathmore he sold his house in Carbon and bought a condo in Strathmore. Again, despite the many miles, their long-distance marriage endured. Finally in 2011, when Steve accepted the position with Mountain View County, they were able to join their households and their lives. Steve was active in his church in various supporting roles. He had a heart for helping people and enjoyed volunteering for various ministries such as the Prison Ministries program at Bowden Institute. He enjoyed being Chair of the Care Deacons at Olds First Baptist Church and was able to help individuals and families in the community. Steve’s favorite pastime was fly fishing including tying his own flies. He enjoyed fly fishing on the Bow River, with his friend Terry in interior BC, small lakes west of Sundre, and his favorite spot – Peppers Lake. Steve enjoyed
a salmon fishing trip a couple of summers ago with the Schafer family. Steve also enjoyed fishing with Sarah and Jon last spring and was proud to pass on his passion to her. Steve and JoAnne enjoyed several vacations to Mexico, Jamaica,Costa Rica, a Caribbean cruise, an Alaskan Cruise, travel to Florida and more recently a two-week tour of Atlantic Canada.

Steve is survived by his wife JoAnne Dulaney, his daughter Sarah (Jon) Jones, father Walter Nedoshytko, brother Ihor (Mary) Nedoshytko, sister Elizabeth Mensforth, as well as JoAnne’s daughter Katie Lutz, special grandsons Hudson and Bennett Kingsley, nephew Michael Nedoshytko (Josie) and niece Stephanie Nedoshytko (Stefan). Jakers, his special puppy also misses him. He was predeceased by his mother Martha, brother-in-law Michael Mensforth, and JoAnne’s daughter Paula Kingsley. He also leaves to mourn his aunts, cousins, and many, many friends. Steve’s legacy is his deep faith in God and his friendly, outgoing nature.

Steve’s family wish to thank all the nurses and doctors on Unit 32 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital as well as Dr. Onsongo and nurses of Acute Care at Olds Hospital Services.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Olds First Baptist Church, 5005 – 53 Avenue, Olds, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mustard Seed in Red Deer, Alberta.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 5226 – 46 Street, Olds, Alberta. Phone: 403.507.8610

• Date : 2025-05-18
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