Steve’s Story

Site created on November 24, 2021

March 2021-- Steve had quadruple bypass after feeling short of breath and lightheaded when returning home from his daily 3 mile walk
September 2021 -- Steve was diagnosed with esophageal cancer after months of worsening hiccups. Shortly after his diagnosis, a feeding tube was placed to ensure proper nutrition, since the tumor wasn't allowing food to reach the stomach. 
September-October 2021 -- Steve goes through chemotherapy and radiation
November 2021-- Steve has surgery to remove the tumor and esophagus
January 2022 -- Steve is declared cancer free and his feeding tube was removed
June 2022 -- Steve is diagnosed with cancer again in his lungs and stomach 
July 2022-- Steve's cancer is diagnosed as uncurable
July 2022 -- Steve makes the decision to end chemo and enter hospice at home
August 19, 2022-- Steve passes away

Newest Update

Journal entry by Jenny Hansen

We want to thank everyone again who was able to join us, in person, online, or in spirit, on Sunday as we said goodbye to Steve together. It meant so much to us to see how many people cared about him. We will never stop missing him, but we drew strength and comfort from all of you. 

The service can be found on Youtube if you would like to access it: https://youtu.be/BYUVkyGBXDA

 

We also had many people ask about Steve's memoirs. Jenny has a word document of the memoir that she is happy to email to anyone who wants to read it. You can email her at jjhansen2@gmail . If you don't hear back from her, feel free to comment here and she'll see it and follow up. You can also buy your own fancy print copy --a real book to hold in your hands!-- by going to https://www.bookemon.com/store/953130   and using the passcode 612. 

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