Steven John Uffens passed away Nov. 22, 2022, at the age of 77, at his home in Stansbury Park, Utah. Steven was born in Alhambra, California, to John and Madeline Uffens.
He met his wife Jean Uffens and they were married in Elko, Nevada. They spent many wonderful years camping and traveling.
Steve attended grade schools in the Glendale area and South High School in Salt Lake City. He then joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and was later called to serve in the Vietnam War. When he returned to Utah he did many trade jobs and later became a machinist/tool maker at the Tooele Army Depot. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot in 2008.
He was a little league baseball coach, a volunteer at the Tooele County Search and Rescue and a Reserve Officer at Grantsville City Police Department. He enjoyed serving his community. He was very protective of his family and friends. He loved spending time outdoors fishing and snowmobiling.
Steve is survived by his wife Jean Uffens; his children Corey Uffens, Matt (Angie) Mander, Carol Autry, and Vince (Josephine) Mander. He has 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Stansbury Park, Utah.