Steven Baxter

Steven Wade Baxter, 61, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, August 31, 2011. He was born April 6, 1950 in Denver, CO to Roy Lee Baxter and Twila Mae Radke.
He went to Mapleton High School in Denver graduating in 1968. He married Gloria J. Vigil June 10, 1969.
To this union were born Melissa and Le Ann. At that time he worked for A.S. Horner in Longmont, CO.
He then started with Mountain Bell in 1969 in Denver CO., later transferring to Casper, WY. in 1975 as a Lineman. He held a Line Foreman position and Claims Adjuster position during his Telephone Company career. Steven married Sonja M. Hardee, December 20, 1980 in Jackson Hole, WY. Following the ceremony they went Elk hunting and cut their own Christmas tree. He adopted Sonja's daughter Penny in 1980. In 1995 Steven incorporated his construction company, Sodbusters Inc., which he operated until recently. Steven loved the outdoors where he enjoyed farming his Baxter High Valley Ranch and raising Angus Beef cattle West of Casper on 33 mile road.
Steven was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Baxter, his grandmother Marie Radke and grand parents John and Lottie Baxter.
He is survived by his mother, Twila M. Soest and step father Walter R. Soest of Casper. His step mother Carole I. Baxter of Yates Center, KS. His wife Sonja of the home, children, Penny Lynn O'Grady (Sean) Rapid City, SD., Melissa M. Norton (Rob) of Gillette, step son, Ronald G. Stewart (Toni) of Glenrock and Le Ann Y. Thompson of Casper. 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His sister Michelle R. Nichols (Mike) and nephew Alex of Thornton, CO.
FUNERAL SERVICES: will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September7, 2011 at the Christian Church of Casper 8188 Zero Rd. Casper, WY. 82604. Memorials maybe made directly to the Amedisys Hospice of Casper 907 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY. 82601. Immediately following the service burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to www.NewcomerCasper.com.