Steven Allen Holmgren

HOLMGREN, Steven Allen - Age 51, of Garden City, formerly of Swartz Creek and Fenton, died suddenly of heart failure at his home, Tuesday, October 19, 2004.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Dr. Jerry Pitman officiating.  Burial in Tyrone Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 7-9 PM Thursday, and 2-5 and 7-9 PM Friday.  Contributions may be made to Salvation Army or Grace, Inc., 229 S. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI 48430.  Steven was born August 13, 1953, the son of James and Amanda L. (Howell) Holmgren of Fenton.  He was a graduate of Swartz Creek High School in 1972, where he participated in football for 4 years and wrestled for 3 years.  He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1977 with a bachelors degree, while attending WMU he wrestled for the WMU Broncos.  He received a Master's Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan in 1988.  Steven was a loving father of his two children Kristen Rose and Timothy James; 'a great dad, adored by his children'.  He enjoyed spending time with his children, camping, vacationing, and attending sporting events throughout the United States.  Steven began his teaching career over 20 years ago in the Taylor School District and the last several years at West Junior High.  He was a Physical Education teacher, enjoyed the challenges of his job along with the students that he taught.  Surviving are: daughter, Kristen Rose, 12; son Timothy James, 10, and their mother, Sue of Garden City; parents, James and Amanda Holmgren of Fenton, brother, Jeff Holmgren of West Bloomfield, Scott Holmgren of Rochester Hills, Kevin and wife Kerry Holmgren; and their children Paige, Jayce and Bryce of Linden; aunt, Bess and husband Jerry Kirkland of Taylor and many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his older brother David Phillip Holmgren.  Friends may share their online condolences with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.