Steven M. Patee, 56, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Tuesday, January 16. He was born in Coos Bay to Floyd Dean and Cathern Thomas (Toups) Patee.

He grew up in Coos Bay. He made his final home in Sweet Home in 2007.

Steven was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He spent most of his life raising his boys, Matthew and Dennis, and driving long haul truck.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gail Patee; sons Dennis Patee and his wife, Bobbie, Matthew Patee and his wife, Shea; daughter Cathern Wilson; father Floyd Dean Patee; grandchildren Dennis, Cheyenne, Rebecca, Benjamin, Jordan, Brittney, Travis, Elizabeth, Amber, Brian, Isis, Eric, Kiley, and Chris; and several adopted children and family.

Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Cathern Patee, and brother, Dennis Patee.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.