Steven Charles Quist - Age 55

     Steven Charles Quist was born on November 20, 1951, to John and Nadine (Nelson) Quist in Omaha, Nebraska . He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa and attended Laurel and West Ridge Elementary Schools before graduating from Harlan Community High School. He furthered his education at ITT Technical Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.

     Steve moved to California where he met the love of his life, Nilfa. Steve was united in marriage to Nilfa Varona on December 5, 1981 in Long Beach, California. One son, Adam, was born to this union.

     While living in California, Steve was a general contractor. The family moved back to the Midwest and Steve began working as a Slot Technician and Electronic Technician with Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

     He enjoyed playing with his son, Adam, and his friends, but especially liked hanging out with his friend Roy Linton. The two of them shared a love of music and Steve was Roy’s biggest fan. Steve’s musical tastes also included Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. Steve’s hobbies were golfing, restoring his Datsun, and watching movies.

     Steve died at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan on Saturday, August 18, 2007, having attained the age of fifty-five years, eight months, and twenty-nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Quist and his sister Laura Quist.

     He is survived by his wife Nilfa Quist of Harlan, his son Adam Quist and his fiancé Laura Barry of Omaha, Nebraska, his brother John Quist of San Antonio, Texas; his sister Carolyn Quist of Harlan; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends.