Steven Roger Stone

Steven Stone was born in 1970 in Saskatoon, SK, and raised on the family farm near Cutbank and the Gardiner Dam, the first child of Myrna and Garry Stone. He was a busy, happy kid who matured into a quiet, observant teenager with a wry sense of humor. Many skills came to him easily. He was a talented musician on the piano and saxophone, but a reluctant practicer. He was a natural athlete who preferred track and field events - a classmate recalls with regret “we could never get him to join the teams!” Steven had a love of science, reading, outdoors, and figuring out how things worked. He helped his mom and dad on the farm and in the carpentry shop and did work for neighbors as well.

Steven graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1992 with a degree in civil engineering, and accepted work with Arnett and Burgess Oilfield Construction. He started as an apprentice welder but within a few years was increasingly responsible for much of their quality control, cost estimating and procurement. He later would admit that working in an office was not nearly as satisfying as working outside with his hands. Office work did, however, introduce him to an attractive and outgoing co-worker, Candida Kristel. Steven valued his solitude, but Candida’s warmth and lively companionship was something he happily made room for in his life. Through the many years they spent together, they enjoyed traveling, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and caring for many happy, well-fed cats of a variety of sizes and breeds. 

Steven worked with a number of companies over the years, such as Cenovus, Shell, Chevron, KMA Construction and Flint Energy, often as the supervisor to a large team, and was able to get back to more hands-on specialty maintenance work. Between contracts he enjoyed time on his acreage outside of Athabasca, Alberta, deer-proofing the vegetable garden and building walking trails and sitting areas. Steven also enhanced his property with a stylish green outhouse that featured decorative antiques, glass windows, a chandelier, and built-in bookshelves on all four walls. 

In the fall of 2025, Steven finished a work contract in Fort McMurray, then drove to Saskatchewan to help his mom get the farm ready for winter. He was experiencing increasing pain, and shortly after he was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Steven faced the brutal news unflinchingly and had no interest in self-pity. Doctors and nurses remarked that he was tough, even by northern Albertan standards! He met every procedure, indignity, and discouraging report with an unemotional sort of curiosity; and whenever bad news or test results had to be shared, it was Steven who broke it to the rest of his family - gently, accurately, and without mincing his words. Steven never wanted to take up a lot of space in the world, but he leaves behind an enormous emptiness within everyone that knew and loved him. 

Steven is survived by his loving wife Candida Kristel, his mother Myrna Stone, his sister Cathy Stone, two nephews Karl Harrison and Neil Harrison, his mother-in-law Margaret Beaver, his father-in-law Hans (Mary) Kristel, his aunt Colleen Goossen, uncle David (Beverley) Stone and uncle Wilmer Dyck, and numerous cousins and extended family. 

Steven was predeceased by his father Garry Stone; and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and extended family. 

There is no formal Service scheduled at this time.

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