Steffan Waters passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona.
Steffan was born June 24, 1940, in Stranraer Scotland, son of John Richard Waters and Gertrude Maude Minns (Geldarski).
He met his best friend, and the love of his life Alma Lois Waters at Wright’s grocery store in Mesa, Arizona. He worked in the produce department, and she used her creative talent in the bakery. They were married December 27, 1958, and from their union they raised four children, three sons and one daughter.
Steffan built a home for his family in Mesa, where they lived for over 50 years. He worked hard to provide for his family; in the early years as an Airman in the Air Force and in his later years he worked in the fire department, retiring in 1991 as a Battalion Chief for the Mesa Fire Department.
In his free time, Steffan enjoyed keeping busy, working with his hands, building things, projects around the house and spending time with Lois, friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He would often entertain them by creating projects for them to build or amusing them with his little magic tricks, like pulling his thumb apart.
Steffan had a sharp sense of humor and could always be counted on for a story or a joke. He was poised and ready to quiz his grandchildren on historical facts and other educational topics. He was very proud of his heritage and was a true British Gentleman. His accent would become increasingly strong when he met others from Scotland or England and he would often get dressed up just to go to Walmart, putting on his sweater and his bowtie.
Patriotism, and love of country was always a huge part of his life. As a child he survived World War Two and later came to the United States as a teenager with his mother. He was just as proud to be an American as he was an Englishman and it wasn’t unusual to see American flags displayed around his home and patriotic music playing, particularly when the grandkids were little and he had created playlist for them on CD’s.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Richard and Gertrude, his wife Lois and their eldest son Robert. He is survived by his half-brother; Andre Geldarski, his daughter in law; Karin, and children Judy, Edward (Aretta) and John (Holly), 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
He was truly loved and will greatly be missed.
Mosiah 15:23
“They are raised to dwell with God who has redeemed them, thus they have eternal life through Christ, who has broken the bands of death”
Services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025.
9:00 am to 10:15 am – Viewing
10:30 am – Funeral
Graveside services will be held at 2 PM on the same day at the City of Mesa Cemetery 1212 North Center St., Mesa, AZ.
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Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Loved Steffan!! Always made me feel like family growing up. Had that grandpas wisdom with his priesthood meeting safety tips. Amazing energy, smile and great attitude. A man of God I want to be like. SAM
Steffen was always good for a story or a quip. We loved him and your mother. God bless you all!