Steven Mark Cordner, 54, Surrey, ND, formerly of Glenburn and Minot, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born November 14, 1964 at Baltimore, Maryland the son of Thomas and Audrey (Newnam) Cordner. His family moved to North Dakota when he was young, with Steve being raised and educated at Glenburn. He graduated from Glenburn High School in 1983 and attended NDSCS in Wahpeton for HVAC Refrigeration.

Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life Charlene Olafson on September 10, 1983 in Minot. He was employed with Refrigeration Equipment/Dakota Refrigeration for 30 years until retiring recently due to ill health. They would have celebrated 36 years of marriage next month. Throughout their married lives, Steve and Charlene made their home in Minot and later moved to Surrey after the flood of 2011. They welcomed a daughter, Carissa Mae on February 12, 1984. His greatest honor in life was getting to be called dad and later papa to his 3 granddaughters.  He loved all 'his girls" and how they loved him! He loved teaching them many of life's lessons.

Steve enjoyed drag racing, hunting, playing pool and poker and spending time in his garage working on his beloved 1969 camaro, along with entertaining family and friends. He was very proud of his first place finish in the 701 Outlaws in 2018 at the Magic City Dragway. He was able to go on 3 vacations this summer, checking off many things on his bucket list. He was an amazing husband, dad, papa, son, brother, uncle and friend to anyone he met. He will be deeply missed by all.

Steve is survived by : his wife of 36 years, Charlene of Surrey; daughter, Carissa (Tito) Colon, Minot; grandchildren, Hailey (17), Rylee (13) and Myah (10) all of Minot; mother, Audrey Cordner, Minot; Father and Stepmother, Tom and Liz Cordner, Clitherall, MN; sisters, Sandra (Don) Austin, Syracuse, NY, Susan (Aaron) Brudvig, Fargo, ND and their children, Savannah, Sierra, Chance and Cambelle; brother, Sears Cordner, Baltimore, MD; mother in law, Arlene Mehlhoff, Minot; sisters in law, Dianne (Rich) Hensen, Glenburn, ND & Marcia Johnson, Minot; brothers in law, Blaire (Reva) Olafson, Glenburn & Eric (Leilani) Olafson, Washburn, ND; a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends, along with his hunting buddy, Slick, his 6 year old Golden Lab.

Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Zelnoe & Susie Newnam; paternal grandparents, Bertha Danforth & Wallace Cordner; father in law, Elwood Olafson; infant niece, Kelly Fisher, infant nephew, Jon Brudvig; his dear friends from the 1982 car accident.

Celebration of Life service : Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: At his request, there will not be a public viewing, however family and friends can sign a memorial register book on Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: Due to a floral allergy, In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials or donations to Christ Lutheran Church.

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