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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Steven McKnight

June 29, 1960 - February 25, 2026
Steven McKnight

Steve was born June 29, 1960, to June McKnight and Betty DelGrande in Montrose, Colorado. He passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. 
 
Steve married the love of his life, Kathleen Haug. Together, they built a life rooted in love and adventure. They had two children, Amy and Wes. 
 
Steve worked in the mining industry at various locations throughout Nevada. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family. 
 
A true outdoorsman, Steve found his greatest happiness in nature camping, fishing, and hunting with his family. 
 
Steve was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened, whether thoughtful, wise, or a quick-witted, funny remark drawn from long ago. 
 
Steve is preceded in death by both parents and brother Gerald Sorenson. 
 
Steve is survived by his wife, Kathy McKnight; daughter, Amy (Zac) Jackson; son, Wes (Linzy) McKnight; granddaughters, Alyssa, Emma(Coltin), and Zoey; sisters, Roxy (Dennis) Miller, Theresa Dory, and Cindy McKnight; and brothers, David McKnight and Rick Sorenson. 
 
"The mountains are calling, and I must go."  - John Muir 


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Dewayne Braden 03/11/2026 11:55 AM
Sorry for your loss Kathy. Steve was a great guy. He took me into the lab when I broke my leg, I learned a lot from him in the lab. Great fishing buddy we had a lot of good times. He will def be missed.

Thughes 03/08/2026 10:36 AM
So sorry to hear this RIP Steve

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Comment author: Nicole GalbraithComment text: Farren - I just saw that you aren’t here with us. I am completely in shock! I met you and hung out with you so many years ago with Jer, and Eden. I honestly can’t believe you are gone…..you were a wonderful human being, with a HUGE heart and soul. Hearing this makes my heart break! You are forever in our hearts, and I can say I feel blessed that I was able to know you! Rest easy sweet Farren xoxoComment publication date: 3/23/26, 12:30 PMComment source: Obituary- Farren CrosslandComment author: Tiffany LundleeComment text: I will miss you so very much Bryan. It was always fun visiting you guys. And always talking about what Jon and Aaron use to do as goofy teenagers I will miss you very muchComment publication date: 3/21/26, 12:12 PMComment source: Bryan Taylor Anderson C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: A wonderful tribute. Thank you Kelli Kelly.Comment publication date: 3/21/26, 8:12 AMComment source: In memorium -- The Melon ManComment author: Bob SondgrothComment text: There are times when you should just know about someone. Who and what they REALLY were. Because they were devotional and IMPORTANT to the humans they connected with. The content of their life bled so that others could feel their own life’s importance. Teachers of justifiable life and art. That all can absorb and use as the best fertilizer for THEIR lives. Giving the silent secrets and the loud guidance. The Melon Man was a perfect specimen for how to devote. His passing meant a life book of feeling/knowing what gives other humans their paths to Love and Knowledge. Some humans are meant to show others their paths. And in that they secrete ways to profitably exist.Comment publication date: 3/18/26, 4:50 PMComment source: In memorium -- The Melon Man
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