Ralph Stephen "Steve" Alfson

Ralph Stephen “Steve” Alfson, of Power, MT, passed away June 3,2024 in Great Falls, MT after an illness.

Steve was born in Choteau, MT on May 5, 1959, to June Ezell Alfson and Ralph “Boone” Alfson. He attended Fairfield Elementary and High School, where he enjoyed playing flute in band, graduating in 1977. He enlisted in the Air Force upon graduation and served until 1980. On August 25, 1990, he married Roberta Mae Schrock. They had two daughters, Andrea Mae and Chelsea Elizabeth, both of whom he was immensely proud.

Steve was well-traveled and a jack of all trades. From Fairfield, he moved to San Antonio for basic training and was stationed in Omaha, Nebraska and England. He spent time in Escondido, California and Las Vegas, Nevada, before coming back to Montana and living in Great Falls and finally settling with his family outside Power, MT. In his time, he installed power poles with Tom Blossom Construction, tended bars in multiple establishments, assembled bikes and golf clubs, worked on a survey crew, cut meat, and trimmed trees.

An outdoorsman and storyteller who enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. Steve knew all the good fishing spots and none of the good hunting spots. He was a fan of music, especially Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin, and his friends will attest to him being a hell of a poker player.

Steve was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Alfson and parents, June and Ralph “Boone” Alfson. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, daughters, Andrea Alfson and Chelsea Runstrom, sister Sue Snow, son-in-law Jason Runstrom, grandchildren., Jalynn, Jace, and Samuel Runstrom and Dexon Johnson, nephews Cory Snow, Jason Lucas, and Lance Alfson, and his Beloved dog, Goober.

Shine on, you crazy diamond.

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