Steve Page

Steve Page, 74 of Prescott, Iowa passed away suddenly, at home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Prescott United Church-Disciples of Christ with Rev. Mary O’Riley officiating.  Open visitation will be held at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning, Iowa, from 3 – 7 PM, Thursday, June 13^th with family receiving friends 5-7 PM Thursday.  Steve will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Prescott at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department &/or The Eagles’ Nest of Prescott.  Memories and condolences for the family may be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Steven Ray Page was born in Creston, Iowa December 4, 1949, the son of William J. and Betty Marie (Sevier) Page.  The family resided in Kent, Iowa where Steve was raised on the home place.  As a young man, Steve learned his work ethic by working as a farm hand for Kent area farmers.  Steve graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1968 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy.  He was released from Active Duty in February 1970 and transferred to the Naval Reserve.  Steve received his Honorable Discharge in May 1974.  Following his discharge, Steve returned to live in Kent, Iowa and was united in Marriage to Linda Jane Hardisty on October 23, 1971.  The couple made their home in Creston, Iowa and three children were born to bless this union:  Jim, Kathy and Rachel. In 1979, the family moved to Prescott, Iowa.

Steve worked for 20 years as a Driller for Longfellow Drilling.  He then worked for 27 years for Crestland Coop until his retirement.  Steve had a passion for his family and loved spending time with them as often as possible.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family.  Steve was a 20-year member of the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department and also was a member of the Prescott American Legion and Creston VFW Post.

Left to cherish Steve’s memory is his wife, Linda Page of Prescott, Iowa; his children:  Jim (wife Heather) Page of Corning, Iowa; Kathy (husband Rick) Spurr of Atlantic, Iowa and Rachel (husband Jeff) Luft of Sharpsburg, Iowa.  Steve is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister, Pam (husband Bob) McKee of Creston, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Gene Clark of Creston, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Preceding Steve in death were his parents; his in-laws, Glenn and Anna Ruth Hardisty; 2 grandchildren:  Ricky Page Morehouse and Tilah Marie Page; 2 sisters:  Judy Clark and Linda Roach; an infant brother, Richard Page; and a brother-in-law, John Roach.