Stevan Joseph, 61

Stevan L. Joseph, 61, died after a long two-year struggle with Churg-Strauss Syndrome which led to a severe stroke on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. According to his final wishes, Stevan died at 9:45 p.m. after being removed from life support. Stevan was born on Jan. 13, 1952, in Coeur d’Alene to Curtis and Catherine Joseph and lived in the community all his life.

Stevan was a single man, never married, and is survived by his sister, Judy Valentin of Buena Park, Calif.; his niece, Janell Valentin and nephew Alex Valentin. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacob and Anna Jessick and his paternal grandparents, Walter and Irene Joseph.

Stevan earned a degree in architecture from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1975, and then worked for several local architects before being hired by the Kootenai County Building Department as a plans examiner. He worked for Kootenai County for several years during the mid-1980s and then operated his own custom house design and plan service business until his death.

Stevan also worked as a home inspector for the Veterans Administration for eastern Washington and North Idaho. He had received numerous house design awards during his career and assisted many people in the local community with planning and designing their dream homes.

At his request, Stevan will not have a formal funeral service and will be cremated at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene, with his ashes later scattered near the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene by his friends. Those who wish to attend can call Bryon (208) 755-8974 or Dave (208) 666-0490 for the time and place.

Memorial donations may be made in Stevan’s name to your favorite charity with notification to his sister, Judy Valentin at: 6525 Clementine Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620. You are invited to sign his guest book and share a favorite memory online at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.