Steven R. Rasmussen
September 9, 1964 - March 22, 2022
On March 22, 2022, the world lost a kind and gentle soul. On this date Steve lost his valiant fight with a brain tumor at home surrounded by his family. Steve was born on September 9, 1964, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert Rasmussen and Judy Stevens.
Steve married the love of his life, Kristine Rasmussen on April 12, 2003, and enjoyed 20 years of fishing and traveling together.
Steve was a fish whisperer. No matter what body of water, Steve was able to land a fish. He was a catch and release fisherman and enjoyed the art and challenge of flyfishing. His favorite fishing spot was the Snake River but he loved deep sea fishing in Alaska, Mexico, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Anytime Steve traveled he took time to fish.
Steve had a tremendous heart and was always focused on improving anything he touched. He spent the last part of his career as the President of Rasmussen Equipment Corporation.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Kristine Rasmussen, son Kyle Rasmussen, sister Kimberly Levine, brother Michael Rasmussen (Lisa), parents Robert Rasmussen and Judy Stevens (Roby) and nephews Blake and Casey Levine. He is also survived by his trusted canine companion Beignet.
The family would like to thank the valiant healthcare workers who supported and fought for Steve including Dr Joe Mendez, Dr Grant Hunter, Dr Peter Maughn and Dr Elisabeth Ferlic and all the team members at Huntsman at Home.
Honoring Steve’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held where friends, family and colleagues can reminisce about the great times shared and amazing fish landed. A celebration of life for colleagues and clients of Rasmussen Equipment will be held on April 20th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Rasmussen Equipment Corporation. A celebration of life for friends and family will be held on April 24th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at The Cottonwood Club where Steve made lifelong friends playing tennis.
We love Steve endlessly and will miss him forever, but we will forever hold a piece of him in our hearts.
In Loving Memory
Just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. Pleas give Bob a hug for me and let him know I am thinking of him. Prayers be with your family
My deepest heartfelt sympathy. I am glad I had the honor of meeting Steve and have the continued contact with Kristine and Kyle. A wonderful family. May you find peace and know you are loved by many!! Coach Tagg
Dear Kristine and Kyle, I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Steve swelling with pride and joy watching Kyle play tennis and cheering on the side with you, Kristine. You are both loved by so many and we share your heartache and sadness. May the tender memories comfort you and fill your hearts. With sympathy and love, Heidi and Jonathan
So sorry for your loss, Kristine, Kyle, and the rest of your wonderful family. We had the pleasure of being at your wedding and several accidental run ins at Disneyland. Steve was a kid at heart and we will forever have fond memories of our time spent with him. May he rest in peace.
I am so saddened to hear this. You and Steve created such a wonderful family. We are sending our love to you all.
Jann and I are broken hearted over the news. Condoleences to Bob and Judy Gene and Jann Ritchie
Kristine - So sad to see this news. My heart goes out to you and Kyle. Unfortunately I lost Dan last August, and I have an unfortunate understanding of that loss. If you ever need to talk, I will be there.
Kristine, I am so sorry to hear you lost such a great person. Steve was always so kind and one of my favorite persons at Utah State. To know him was to love him and I'm heartbroken he is no longer here. I wish the best for you and your family in this difficult time. Warmest regards, Kristie
Sympathy and condolences at Steve's passing, we worked together for a number of years in different support roles. He is a treasured mentor, friend, and fisherman. Swapping fish stories was always fun and a great break to the day. The introduction to books centered in Island Park area are a treasure I hold even closer now. I'll offer a toast for him the next time on Henerys Lake. His love to help people and community an example for more to follow
Just picked up the fall '22 issue of Utah State magazine, where I was saddened to learn of Steve's passing. I'm very sorry for your loss. Steve was a good friend of mine back in our college days. He was my Sigma Chi brother, where we went active together. In fact, we were roommates our final year, sharing an off-campus apartment. We had many a good time together and with our frat brothers. I still have memories of "Rass" regularly tying flies at the kitchen table and, in particular, the time he took me up to Flaming Gorge to go fishing. Steve, you will be missed. Rest In Peace buddy. Tom Fontaine
In Loving Memory
