Stephen “Steve” Webster Swayze, 35, died after a tragic accident and a series of unfortunate events, on Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Sioux Falls.
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Stephen “Steve” Webster Swayze, 35, died after a tragic accident and a series of unfortunate events, on Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Parish in Sioux Falls, with burial in Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery in Flandreau. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Stephen “Steve” Webster Swayze was born on March 8, 1983, in Sherwood, Oregon, to MaryJane (Davidson) Swayze and Tim Swayze. Growing up in Oregon, Steve was curious, inquisitive, and caring. He moved to Ellsworth, Minnesota, at a young age, where he later graduated in 2001. He was involved in activities such as band, theatre, football, and baseball. During his teen years, Steve developed a strong talent for music – picking up a guitar at age 13 and never putting it down. He taught himself to play, took lessons, learned from (and taught) friends, and furthered his musical prowess by playing other instruments as well: baritone, drums, bass guitar, and piano, to name a few.
Steve’s passion for music shined brightly throughout his lifetime as Steve was able to share his musical talents on stage and in the recording studio with the likes of Idyl Exhibit and Tons of ‘Em. While music was a substantial part of Steve’s life, his creativity, intelligence, and drive blossomed in other ways as well. He was an ‘A’ Honor Roll student in high school, a writer for the Daily Globe in Worthington, Minnesota, and shared an impressive set of cooking skills in kitchens spanning the state of South Dakota.
Steve is survived by his mother, MaryJane Swayze, Sioux Falls; father, Tim Swayze of Sioux Falls; brother, Robert (Courtney) Swayze of Chicago; grandfather, Dick Swayze of Florence, Oregon; godparents, Allan and Charlene Venenga, Sioux Falls, SD; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Virgil Davidson; grandmother, Jane Davidson; aunt, Marsha Davidson; grandmother, June Swayze; aunt, Cynthia Swayze; aunt, Sandra Swayze; and cousin, Christina Swayze.
For online condolences, visit www.skrochfc.com.
