Steven Edwin Lindsey, 82, entered his heavenly home after a life filled with faith, family, friendship, service, and adventure. Born August 10, 1943, to Elson L. “Jack” and Sarah Ella Lindsey, Steve grew up on the family farm in eastern Kansas, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, hard work, horses, and the simple joys of country living. He often fondly recalled riding horses across the countryside, swimming in creeks and ponds, harvesting honey, trapping critters, raising livestock, and exploring the world around him with boundless curiosity. Steve often said he had lived a wonderful life, and those who knew him would agree. Whether canoeing Missouri streams, conducting auctions, building businesses, serving his community, or riding horseback on trails throughout the country, he embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and dedication. His career included service as a forester, educator, businessman, insurance agency owner, auctioneer, and entrepreneur. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Forestry from the University of Missouri and remained a lifelong advocate for conservation, outdoor recreation, and responsible stewardship of God's creation.
Steve carried forward a family auction tradition that began with his grandfather in 1916. He spent decades in the auction and real estate business, working alongside his father and later his son, Todd. Throughout his life he built businesses, mentored others, and developed friendships that spanned generations and communities across Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and beyond. He described his wife, Priscilla Kaufmann Lindsey, as “a gift from God.” Married on December 12, 1981, they shared nearly 45 years of love, partnership, ministry, travel, and countless miles together in the saddle. Horses became a defining part of their life together as they raised, trained, competed, and judged trail horses across the United States. Together they helped establish and maintain more than 150 miles of horse trails in Kansas and dedicated countless volunteer hours promoting responsible trail riding and public access to the outdoors.
Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who made it his mission to ensure everyone around him was well cared for. He is survived by his beloved wife, Priscilla; sons Todd, Troy, Dustin, and Jared; ten grandchildren, Taylor, Bailey, Henry, Oliver, Max, Grace, Nathalie, Allabelle, Claire, and Eleanor; two great-grandchildren, Levi and Willow; brother, Marvin; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Most importantly, Steve's life was anchored in his faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside Priscilla, he devoted himself to serving the church through leadership, teaching, ministry, and church planting. He loved studying God's Word, encouraging others in their faith, and helping people move beyond simply knowing Scripture to living it. His church family at Mt. Zion Community Church became a cherished source of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth.
As he approached the end of his earthly journey, Steve did so with peace, gratitude, and unwavering confidence in God's promises. Reflecting on a life he considered richly blessed, he wrote that he looked forward to Heaven much as one looks forward to a vacation or a new trail to explore. "This is going to be a real experience, like none I have ever had," he said. He left his family and friends with a final message filled with love, faith, and hope: "Open your Bibles and study hard so we can be together in Heaven and worship our Lord and Savior in the presence of God. Love you. — Steve"
Memorial services will be held at Mt. Zion Community Church in Cherryvale, KS on Saturday July4 (supper at 6:00PM and service at 7:00PM with fireworks to follow) and Schneider Funeral Home in La Cygne, KS on Monday September 7 (visitation at 10:00AM and service at 11:00AM). In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Alpha Christian Children’s Home and School in Perry, KS or Back Country Horsemen of America.
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