Steve Deines, 63, of Laramie passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 unexpectantly due to an accident while on a business trip in Boston.
Steve was a Wyoming native and was born in Cheyenne where he attended East High School. He then attended the University of Wyoming and received a bachelor degree in business and an MBA degree. He was employed with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the University of Wyoming Physical Plant. For the last 13 years he has been a Project Manager for AssetWorks traveling the country through his job and exploring the great United States, especially enjoying Alaska.
Steve loved that state of Wyoming and all the hunting and fishing opportunities that it offered. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, rafting and especially spending time with his sons. He had a great love for music and playing his guitars. Steve was a master carpenter. He had a circle of valued friends that he enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing with.
He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Laramie; and his sons, James and John Deines of Laramie.
As per his wishes no formal memorial service will be forth coming.
Steve Deines
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Feb 19
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I would like to give my condolences to all of Stephens family .I haven't seen Stephen since we were children. I have nothing but the fondest memories of him roping my brother and I in the back yard of his house and our family get togethers. The changes in our lives never allowed us to keep in touch but I know that the time we had was memorable to me. And I know that Kenny Mom and Dad would feel the same.
Kathy, James and John (the Sons of Thunder) our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. -The Poolers
To Kathy, James and John (the Sons of Thunder); our prayers and sympathy go out to you all. May you find peace and comfort in God's Word. The Poolers
To all of Steve's family and friends, I enjoyed my time working with Steve on our projects at Portland State University and will miss his smile and willing conversation anytime we met. I wish you peace and comfort in this hard time.
My Condolences to the Family! I just read the Obituary in the Cheyenne Newspaper this morning! I have been contacting Our Friends from Grade School, Junior High and High School! We all grew up with Steve and knew His Parents and Siblings! I'm so sorry for Your loss of Steve! R.I.P. Steve! Greg Federer
Kathy, we remember you and pray for you and your sons during this difficult time. We remember you both at the Buck having some great times. May God keep you in the palm of His hand. Bob and Brenda Ruckman
I will forever miss Steve Deines. I had the honor of getting trained by the master himself in 2010, and working on the same team for the last 2 years. Moments with him were highly meaningful and I recognized that always. His impact on me was life changing in my career but also as a friend. He had a special way of saying a thousand words with a look or that quirky sideways smile. Each reunion was unique with stories unveiled about how much he was enjoying life. He lit up telling you about playing guitar on a random stage or recounting the last fishing trip or a guided tour by his son. I saw him as a part time mentor to everyone that knew him, even if they didn’t realize it. He had a deeply genuine and beautifully honest approach to everything. I am so very sorry he is no longer with us and hope you can find comfort in the celebration of what an amazing person he was and legacy he left.
It's been difficult trying to come up with the words to express my feelings for my homie. I've enjoyed reading these entries as others have described theirs. The shared friendship, the respect for him as a man and a co-worker, his passion for music and the outdoor life, his love for his family, and the joy that he brought to all of our lives. I couldn't agree more with these assertions. Steve was a great friend and we spoke often on the phone. My children telling my wife "Daddy's talking to the Dinosaur again", a nickname my youngest daughter gave him. I really miss those conversations. We could be curmudgeons if we wanted to be, we could be jokers, we could just sit and say nothing as he practiced guitar downstairs while we pondered a difficult issue at work. I miss my friend immensely. To Kathy, James, and John, thank you for sharing him with all of us. I can only imagine what you are feeling and my heart mourns with yours. Steve inspired me to be better than I was. He had expectations and that was a good thing. He had a positive impact wherever he went and gave more than he received. He loved and was loved. All things we should emulate. I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
Steve will be missed. Working with Steve when I was still at AssetWorks was great. Steve was a professional and a great project manager. He will be missed. But other than project work, Steve was a great friend and I remember fishing with him on the Green. Learning to handle a fly rod better with his help. I also remember when he came to Texas to try Red Fish on a fly and his surprise as he hooked up his first Red and watching him grab on and bring it in. Fishing for Tarpon in Florida. It was great and will be missed. Steve loved the outdoors and his family. He was especially proud of James and John and they are great kids, though now great young men. Steve you will be missed, but fondly remembered. May the Lord, comfort and bless you always and now that you've gone home, may He keep a close watch on your family, comfort their hearts, keep them safe, and bless them always. Clay Kline
Kathy, James, and John - I am so sorry for your loss, and was deeply saddened to hear "Dino" passed away. He and I became friends back in the mid-80's when I was running Mingles in Laramie. He was more than just a patron to me...he was a great man, and was like the big brother I never had. And although our lives went separate directions and we rarely saw each other over the past 30 years, I never stopped thinking about his laugh, his smile, his love of Eric "Slowhand" Clapton, and his common sense look on life. I wish you all nothing but the best, and will always keep my memories of your husband and dad, fresh in my mind.
Had the fun of working with Steve until I retired in April 2015 from Assetworks. From the first I met him in 2006, Steve let me know he had room for another friend, that was gift he had. I was a salesman who helped start the processes that Steve had to lead to the completion of software implementations. Sometimes that can be a troubled relationship but never with Steve, he was a team player. Always enjoyed his candor, humor and unbelievable work ethic. He wanted the job done right. Steve loved life with all its wonderful gifts in a full way. He loved his family and so often told us proudly of your accomplishments. One of Steve's gifts was seeing himself accurately. He had great abilities but also a gracious humility. Life is filled with the unexpected, the unfair, and the unavoidable. When something happened Steve would share that knowing smile, like, "Well, we will deal with this too!" I will miss him, had hoped to find him someday soon, enjoying his retirement. He had the best stories and experiences to share. The world will be less fun now. I pray the memories and legacy of Steve will comfort his family in days ahead. One memory I have was at the end of a long workday in Eastern NC, eating buckets of oysters and shrimp, a few beers and enjoying a marvelous sunset. I said "Steve, you know this is all God's gift." He gave me that smile that said a lot. Vaya con Dios, my friend.
I worked with Steve while he was on assignment in Alberta. He always had great stories to share and was an incredible mentor. We always looked forward to seeing him and having a few laughs. He spoke highly of his family, and was very proud of his boys. My sincere condolences and prayers for his family.
I met Steve in 2009 when he was our Assetworks implementation project manager. Steve's super power was his ability to recognize potential in other people and help them reach it. He demonstrated professional excellence and inspired you to achieve. As I got to know Steve outside of work, I saw that he exhibited this same characteristic throughout his many pursuits. Whether it was fishing, fly tying, carpentry, music; he was always trying to figure out the best way to do something. And once he figured it out, he would share it. His passion is a model for all of us to follow. That's how we can honor Steve; by being excellent.
To the family of Steve Deines I wanted to say how sorry for your loss and tell you that he was a kind and funny man, who helped me with computer BS when he worked at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He truly loved to fish and hunt and sometimes he would share his adventures. He made darn sure I got a new computer when no one else would listen! What a great person and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was not forgotten and we appreciate having known him.
To Kathy, James and John, I knew Steve for more than 40 years. Loved sharing hunting and fishing stories - some real whoppers over the years. "Boom! It was a five pounder!" We will surely miss seeing him at the Cowboys home opener every year. Always enjoyed seeing him and the boys at the Buck and catching up on everything. God Bless you Kathy, James and John. RC and Susan Orman
Steve was a wonderful colleague. He was always focused on AssetWorks and his clients, more than on his own benefits. He made many great contributions to projects and helped them move forward successfully in countless ways. Please accept my sincere condolences. Steve was a remarkable person and everyone is better for having known him. For those of us that have had the privilege of calling him "friend" outside of work, we were humbled by his thoughtfulness and compassion. His friendship will not be forgotten. He will be greatly missed and I am very saddened by his death. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with his entire family and friends during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Gil Oswald
Steve was my dear friend since moving to Laramie in 1995 from Australia and a dear friend of my late husband Kory Nelson. He would often sit with me at the Buckhorn Bar and we would talk about Kory and how he missed his best friend. I loved hearing him play his guitar and so good at it. I last saw him in 2017 just before I moved back to Australia and now the memories flow in so sadly and can’t believe I will not see him again. You will be so missed by so man. God bless.
A few years ago, as a new employee at AssetWorks, Steve was the one who showed me the ropes. We traveled together a few times to Charleston where I gained great respect for him. Super knowledgeable, incredibly intelligent and beyond dedicated to his pursuits. He always had the best stories. Rest in Peace, Steve.
It was a privilege to work with Steve both as a customer and a coworker but it was an honor to be his friend. He was one of the most remarkable men I have ever met. He was loyal , honest , a great friend and a great family man. He was skilled at so many things and I learned so much from him. I will particularly miss our discussions about fishing and our fishing trips . I caught my first tarpon with Steve and went on my first fly fishing trip as well. I wish so much we had done the last fishing trip we were discussing. The world is dimmer today without the bright light of Steve. My prayers are with you as we share in your grief.
Steve helped our Space Planning Office out of some reporting nightmares even though he wasn't our Project Manager! We gave each other a hard time on occasion, but always found a laugh in the end. Rest in peace, Steve. My condolences to his family. We are sending prayers for comfort and peace.
Steve has worked here in Alberta a few times over the years. It's difficult to express in words how much he positively and warmly impacted people around him. You wouldn't see him for a year, then instantly pick up with him again. He was such a great person to know, so many stories and shared laughs. He shared so much of his experience and stories about his family. We always looked forward to him coming. Our sincere condolences and prayers for the Deines family, and also his work family at Assetworks. We will all miss him. Seems fitting to tip a glass in his honor, a shot of Jameson ...
Steve and I met 14 years ago on a project in Nashville. We worked together for over three years. We became good friends. Our paths crossed many times after that on other projects. We used to call each other every few months. Sometimes for technical help or advice. Often just to catch up and enjoy some good conversation. Steve liked to come across as a rough, tough cowboy from way out West - but he was one of the kindest, most caring men I ever met. And he was always full of surprises. Like the time he told me he’d been taken for a ride in a vintage WW II P-51 as a birthday present from a fellow he chanced to meet at an airport one day. I scoffed that he couldn’t be telling the truth because there wasn’t a second seat in those old fighters. He calmly pointed me to a web page where the owner - the exact man Steve had named in his story - proudly displayed his extremely rare two seat training version of the P-51. I learned not to doubt Steve after that. Then there was the time we were walking back to the hotel from dinner in Nashville. Steve veered off and strode boldly up to a tour bus with, “ZZ Top”, on the front. He knocked on the door. It swung open. “Hey Steve!”, came the welcoming shouts from inside as he climbed onto the bus. I picked my jaw up off the sidewalk and walked on alone. Just another summer night hanging out with Steve Deines. Extraordinary fellow. I remember his unbridled passion for blues guitar, and all things related to Eric Clapton. I remember how he taught me to give up drinking scotch and switch to Irish whiskey. I remember his incredible energy. After a week of long days and travel my biggest ambition was always a good night sleep when I got home. His was always to gather up one of his sons, some friends maybe, and head off into the countryside to go hunting or fishing. Never could figure out where he got all that energy. I miss you Steve. The world is a bit less magical without you in it. Go with God my friend.
Kathy, James and John - I have known of Steve for many years as a customer of AssetWorks but had not had the privilege to work directly with him until the last 18 months. Steve has been far more to me than just a Project Manager from AssetWorks, he has grown to become my friend, my teacher and someone I have the utmost respect for. Steve often spoke of his family and was always telling us stories about his boys.....so proud he was of them. Even last week, he received a call from one of the boys and was excited to see them on Friday to pay their tuition for the semester. There are no words to express the sorrow so many people are feeling with the loss of Steve. For those of us who had the pleasure of working with him, we are better people because of him. The countless valuable lessons, I will carry with me for years to come. Steve you will be missed by many. Watch over your family - they will need your guidance to navigate the coming days. Rest easy my friend - you have earned your wings.
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve many, many years ago as a customer of AssetWorks, and then working with him over the last 13 years at AssetWorks. He was a genuinely good decent human being with a very intriguing personality. He spoke very fondly of his family, his pride in his boys and his love of Wyoming and all things outdoors. On the occasions that I got to sit down and visit with him I always left the conversation feeling better about, well...everything. He was a pleasure to talk to and just be around. I am a better person for having known him and am profoundly sad to hear that he left us too soon. Thank you for sharing him with us. Please know that all of us at AssetWorks held Steve in high esteem, we valued him on so many levels that it is hard to explain, he was much more than a colleague, he was a friend, an excellent mentor to many a calm & welcoming presence. A man of the highest integrity. My prayers are with each of you for peace and comfort as you navigate the difficult days, months and beyond. He was, and will remain our old friend and will be sorely missed. God bless and keep you in the days ahead. My prayers continue for this beautiful family that he loved so passionately.
Five years ago, as a new employee, I was blessed to have the opportunity to shadow Steve for a few months. Steve treated me with respect from the first day. He held nothing back and proactively ensured that I had all the tools and knowledge I needed to be successful in my job. I'm not a musician but Steve and I shared an appreciation for the Blues, and he often talked about his music and his prized guitars. One day in Alaska on the way back to the hotel we passed a guitar shop and went inside. He picked up a guitar, hooked it to an amp and started to play. My jaw absolutely dropped to the floor, he was so good! He drew a lot of attention from the people in that store. Thank you Steve, for all you did for me!
I have known Steve for many years both as a customer and as a co-worker. He was the guy you always wanted to see and chat with. He has left a lasting impression on my life as a great man, a trusted friend, and most definitely a family man. We always promised we would go hunt together but time has run its course now. My heart is heavy with sorrow for all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Prayers to his family for peace, comfort and strength. God bless.
Steve was an exceptional man that made a great impact on all of us. I had the pleasure to work with Steve as both a customer and a co-worker. He was the epitome of a loyal and trusted friend. We were all blessed to have Steve in our lives. My prayers are with the family as we share in your grief and loss of an amazing man. We will miss you dearly my old friend...
To Kathy, James and John - I had the pleasure of working with Steve for the past 1 1/2 years. Steve talked about his family quite frequently on his visits here at UMASS. He was especially proud of his boys always talking about their accomplishments and adventures. I will miss him poking fun of my Boston accent. Steve will be greatly missed. I'm glad I had the chance to know and work with him. Rest In Peace Steve - you will be greatly missed. Shelby Clark - UMASS Medical School