Stephen 'Steve" Carlsgaard passed away suddenly but peacefully on February 14, 2017 at home in his beloved Bishop, CA where he has lived for the last 20+ years. He was able to live out his dream of reading and studying the Bible, writing, fishing, hiking, biking, photography, bird watching and enjoying nature (rain or shine) in the High Sierra. Bishop, Tom's Place and the Rock Creek area is where he enjoyed many early years of family vacations. He was so happy to be able to retire in Bishop and never wanted to leave. Happy to just stay put!Steve was born on January 17, 1945 to parents,Theodore Henry Carlsgaard and Patricia Ann Hall. He was raised in Long Beach, CA, attending and graduating from Jordan High School in 1963.He was a hard worker in the transportation industry and retired a Teamster in Good Standing. Unfortunately, his lower back took such a toll from the many years of heavy lifting it did make even walking hard on him in his later years.Steve is survived by his 'beautiful' daughter, Kimberly Sue Ann Carlsgaard from Escondido, CA, where they spoke often on the phone. Sue Ann will greatly miss hearing about his excursions around the High Sierra. He will also be missed by his two lovely and caring sisters on the East Coast, Caryn L. Colvill of Culpeper, VA and Candy McDonald of Greensboro, NC, along with many nieces and nephews.Steve had such a unique wit and loved a good joke and story. He was very people oriented, Christ centered and made many friends in Bishop and will be greatly missed by his loving family and devoted friends.