John Steen

Colorado Springs, Colo.

John David Steen, age 53, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital-North, in Colorado Springs, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, of complications from injuries he sustained in a biking accident.

John was born on April 21, 1970, in Minot, North Dakota, to Ron and ChrisAnn Steen. He attended schools in Minot and graduated with the Class of 1989 from Minot High School. John volunteered to serve in the Army National Guard after graduation and was honorably discharged in 1995. He attended the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services in 1993. John went on to attend Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota where he graduated with the class of 1999, earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. John worked as a chiropractor for ten years and went on to work for Kaiser Permanente in the sleep medicine department.

John was an adventurous person who loved kayaking, whitewater rafting and downhill skiing. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, cooking, and watching his favorite sports teams; the Chicago Bears and the UND Sioux. He was a wrestler in both high school and college and was on the cheer team at UND. He loved dogs, playing card games, especially cribbage, and sharing Dad jokes with Abby.

John was a humorous and warm-hearted person. He was patient, kind, generous and loving. He was a wonderful husband and devoted father. He was a cherished son, brother, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend.

John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karla Steen; his daughter, Abigail Steen; his mother, ChrisAnn Sund; his brother Mark (Sarah) Steen; his parents in-law, Carey and Hazel Appleby; his stepmother, Nancy Steen; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and many dear friends.

John was preceded in death by his father, Julius Ronald Steen; his stepfather Lloyd Sund; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and other beloved family members and friends.

Celebration of Life, 11 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, Bethel Lutheran Church, 3925 Farmingdale Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.

Luncheon to follow.

Cremation and arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services -North.

Published by The Minot Daily News, September 9, 2023.