Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church with interment prior at 12:30PM at Westridge Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Monday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Donations may be made in Steve's memory to Katie Cares.
Steven Peter Banman
1958 ~ 2023
Steve was born to Abram & Emily Banman (Janzen) on October 20th, 1958. His childhood was filled with adventures while living on a farm in Haskett together with his siblings. Many of the stories that were later told to children and to grandchildren came from his time on the farm. The family later moved to Hochfeld beside the Bethel Church. This was the church where his family attended, where he was baptized and where his faith foundation was established.Steve and Sandra (Wieler) attended the same church together, and it was at a youth barn painting event that they found themselves working on the same side of the barn. This led to a first date and their relationship as a couple began to grow. After several years of dating, they were married on August 8th, 1981. As a young married couple, they enjoyed camping, being with friends, playing tennis, golfing, biking, and church activities.
Steve & Sandra were thrilled to become parents of a daughter, Erin, in 1983 and less than two years later their son Joel was added to their family. This was a busy time for them but they still camped a lot and traveled both to Ontario and to BC. In 1989, their son Jordan was welcomed not only by excited parents but also by a very attentive older brother & sister.
As a husband and as a father, Steve was steadfast, kind, gentle, and fun. He was active in his children’s lives and supported their interests. He spent hours serenading them on his guitar as they fell asleep. He loved to laugh and he was a great storyteller, two characteristics that would remain with him for the rest of his life.
As his children married and had their own children, Steve found absolute delight in his grandchildren. How he loved to read books, tell stories, and play games with them. He was also thrilled each time they wanted to get a ride on his walker, power chair, and wheelchair.
Even though his mobility changed, Steve & Sandra frequently traveled. This included trips to Mexico with friends, and to Edmonton and Victoria to visit their kids. In 2017, they went to New Zealand to visit Joel & Rebekah and their children. Ending the trip with a stop in Victoria to see their newest grandson, Charlie, made this an unforgettable event.
Steve flourished living in community with others. His peers included both those much younger and those much older than him. His sense of humour and dry wit could keep an entire room entertained. Steve & Sandra were rich in friendships and their lives were filled with playing games, attending concerts, sporting events, church activities, and spending time in the gazebo.
Steve was 9 years old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His first amputation took place in 2001, with the loss of his lower left leg. The loss of his lower right leg and a triple bi-pass surgery followed. When diabetes began to affect his fingers, it was a loss that impacted him deeply. He was no longer able to play guitar, something he loved to do. May 17th, 2007 was an especially significant day in his health journey: when his kidney function decreased, his daughter, Erin, donated her kidney to him. The magnitude of that gift was never lost on Steve and every year he gave her a present to celebrate the anniversary.
In the last two years, Steve experienced increasing effects of diabetes, causing him to spend much time in the hospital. On May 16, 2023, he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Center where he later passed away on July 13, 2023.
Steve was a man who was not defined by his disabilities, but was shaped by how he responded to them. He will always be remembered as a kind, funny, determined, and steadfast person. He was a faithful husband, father, and friend. Most importantly, he was faithful to God. We are grieving the loss of an amazing person in our lives, but we do so, knowing that one day we will be reunited in eternity.
Steve is survived by and will be deeply and forever missed by his wife, Sandra, daughter Erin, son Joel (Rebekah), son Jordan (Christina), grandchildren Jude, Nathaniel, Addison, Lucy, and Charles. He is also survived by three sisters, Frieda, Elvera, Arlene, and one brother, Tony, as well as many, many friends.
Steven Peter Banman
1958 ~ 2023
Steve was born to Abram & Emily Banman (Janzen) on October 20th, 1958. His childhood was filled with adventures while living on a farm in Haskett together with his siblings. Many of the stories that were later told to children and to grandchildren came from his time on the farm. The family later moved to Hochfeld beside the Bethel Church. This was the church where his family attended, where he was baptized and where his faith foundation was established.Steve and Sandra (Wieler) attended the same church together, and it was at a youth barn painting event that they found themselves working on the same side of the barn. This led to a first date and their relationship as a couple began to grow. After several years of dating, they were married on August 8th, 1981. As a young married couple, they enjoyed camping, being with friends, playing tennis, golfing, biking, and church activities.
Steve & Sandra were thrilled to become parents of a daughter, Erin, in 1983 and less than two years later their son Joel was added to their family. This was a busy time for them but they still camped a lot and traveled both to Ontario and to BC. In 1989, their son Jordan was welcomed not only by excited parents but also by a very attentive older brother & sister.
As a husband and as a father, Steve was steadfast, kind, gentle, and fun. He was active in his children’s lives and supported their interests. He spent hours serenading them on his guitar as they fell asleep. He loved to laugh and he was a great storyteller, two characteristics that would remain with him for the rest of his life.
As his children married and had their own children, Steve found absolute delight in his grandchildren. How he loved to read books, tell stories, and play games with them. He was also thrilled each time they wanted to get a ride on his walker, power chair, and wheelchair.
Even though his mobility changed, Steve & Sandra frequently traveled. This included trips to Mexico with friends, and to Edmonton and Victoria to visit their kids. In 2017, they went to New Zealand to visit Joel & Rebekah and their children. Ending the trip with a stop in Victoria to see their newest grandson, Charlie, made this an unforgettable event.
Steve flourished living in community with others. His peers included both those much younger and those much older than him. His sense of humour and dry wit could keep an entire room entertained. Steve & Sandra were rich in friendships and their lives were filled with playing games, attending concerts, sporting events, church activities, and spending time in the gazebo.
Steve was 9 years old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His first amputation took place in 2001, with the loss of his lower left leg. The loss of his lower right leg and a triple bi-pass surgery followed. When diabetes began to affect his fingers, it was a loss that impacted him deeply. He was no longer able to play guitar, something he loved to do. May 17th, 2007 was an especially significant day in his health journey: when his kidney function decreased, his daughter, Erin, donated her kidney to him. The magnitude of that gift was never lost on Steve and every year he gave her a present to celebrate the anniversary.
In the last two years, Steve experienced increasing effects of diabetes, causing him to spend much time in the hospital. On May 16, 2023, he was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Center where he later passed away on July 13, 2023.
Steve was a man who was not defined by his disabilities, but was shaped by how he responded to them. He will always be remembered as a kind, funny, determined, and steadfast person. He was a faithful husband, father, and friend. Most importantly, he was faithful to God. We are grieving the loss of an amazing person in our lives, but we do so, knowing that one day we will be reunited in eternity.
Steve is survived by and will be deeply and forever missed by his wife, Sandra, daughter Erin, son Joel (Rebekah), son Jordan (Christina), grandchildren Jude, Nathaniel, Addison, Lucy, and Charles. He is also survived by three sisters, Frieda, Elvera, Arlene, and one brother, Tony, as well as many, many friends.