Service Schedule

Service
A Memorial Service will be Monday March 18, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating.

A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family.

Steve Jay Joslin
February 20, 1943 - March 11, 2024

Place of Birth: Sidney, MT
Residence: Sidney, Montana
Age: 81

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Steven Jay Joslin, of rural Sidney MT, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home on the family farm surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81 after a short but courageous battle with ALS.

Steve was born at the Sidney Hospital on February 20, 1943 to Glen and Sena (Hundtoft) Joslin. He attended Ridgelawn School through his eighth-grade year. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. He was a lifelong resident of the area. After high school graduation, Steve went to work at Boeing in Seattle, WA but his heart belonged in Montana to work on the family’s farm with his father.

Steve married Annette (Schaaf) Joslin on December 27,1975. He took over the operation of the farm in 1974. He, along with Annette, spent decades expanding the successful farm business. Steve was honored as an outstanding sugar beet farmer several times.

Steve loved the farm, his family and travel. He and Annette were fortunate enough to enjoy Australia, Russia, Europe and Florida. He was always open to exciting new experiences and foods. His quiet, gentle manner made it easy for him to make new friends. Most who knew Steve were familiar with his sense of humor. He did SO love to tease Annette. They enjoyed almost 50 years of laughter. In addition, he was an incredibly generous man sharing his good fortune with family and charitable organizations.

Steve is survived by his wife, Annette; daughter Theresa (Mike); grandson Dmitri of Sidney; granddaughter Brianna (Jon) Schaefer of Belle Fourche, South Dakota; William Steppe of Idaho; brother Joe (Kathy) of Sidney; sister Betty Erlandsen of New Hope, Minnesota; sister Carolyn Joslin of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; brother Alan (Jan) of Chanhassen, Minnesota; three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Steve in death were his parents Glen and Sena, and several brothers-in-law and sister-in- laws. He was a lifelong member of Pella Lutheran Church.

Steve faced his ALS diagnosis with dignity and humor. He was lovingly cared for at home by his wife, daughter and grandson. He left this world as he wanted: “on the farm!”

Memorial Contribution

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the Boys and Girls Club or Pella Lutheran Church in Steve's name.

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tom scheetz (sidney, MT)
Mar 12, 2024

sorry to here about Steve our prayers are with you

Paul Dige (Phoenix, AZ)
Mar 12, 2024

"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."

I like to think that we don't "lose" our loved ones. He just wanted to get a jump start on building a place in heaven for him an Annette. :)

Chole Crosby (Sidney, MT)
Mar 14, 2024

I am very sorry for your loss. Steve was a very kind man and will be missed by many. May God continue to comfort and strengthen your family now and always. God Bless.

Bill Iversen (Sidney, MT)
Mar 14, 2024

I will surely miss Steve. I remember when he came to my place to look at my combine modification and saw my kayaks and he said he had tried to walk across the river when it was low but didn't quite make it. I said why don't we toss those kayaks in the pickup and go across that river right now! So we did. Two farmers in irrigation boots and Betaseed caps must have been quite a sight but we sure had fun. He saved me some cottonwood trees he cut down that I sawed for lumber and I will always think of him when I look at the items I made from them.
I hope Steve and Gary are having a good visit.

Ruth Reidle (Sidney, Mt)
Mar 17, 2024

My heart aches for you Annette-I know what a special couple you two were together. I have so enjoyed working with both of you at coffee hour after church. You dedicated yourself to Steve’s care when he became ill and there will be such a void in your life now. Steve’s suffering is now over & his place in heaven is his home until you can join him someday. Hugs my friend and may you find comfort in the many people that care for you. God bless.

Craig Erlandsen (Phoenix , AZ)
Mar 17, 2024

1983

My Uncle Steve was awesome! I will always remember his red sports car in the barn and Friday night Taco Pizza night in Fairview.

I love that kyack story! I'm sure he and Gary are laughing about it. He will be missed!
Deepest sympathy to Annette and Terry and entire Joslin family.

MaryLynn O’Connor Blomquist (Scobey , MT)
Mar 21, 2024

I am writing for my entire family. Dick, Diana, Michelle, Karen and myself. We have memories with Steve & Annette, Gary & Rachelle Sorensen and Alan & Jan Joslin on the farms. We were farm girls at heart and all of these people were so kind to us as children and meant a lot to my dad! Praying for your family.

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