Steven Jed Wardle's Obituary
Steven Jed Wardle, 58, passed away due to natural causes on August 4, 2014, at his residence in Taylorsville, Utah. Steve was born in Ashiya, Japan, on November 15, 1955, the third child of Donald LaVere Wardle and Lucile Smith. Raised in Virginia, he graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, Class of 1973. He also attended Radford University in Radford, Virginia.
Steve worked most of his adult life in the restaurant business, working his way up through various positions until becoming manager or co-owner at several restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area. He enjoyed reading, skiing and riding his bicycle, and was an avid supporter of the Washington Redskins football team. Although he experienced many difficulties in life, he was thoughtful and friendly and had a big heart. He was especially fond of his nieces and nephew and their children.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents and sister Lana Ruth. Survived by brother Donald R. Wardle, Riverton, Utah. The family wishes to thank the professional and caring staff of Premier Funeral Services of Salt Lake City for their loving service to Steve.
Graveside services and interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, August 11, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.
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