Steven Christopher Pigeon, 66 of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Nov. 20,at his home.

Born Nov. 5, 1952, in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Edmund and Jennie (Stevens) Pigeon and husband of Katheryn Colleen (Larr) Pigeon for more than 41 years.

Steve also leaves behind his children, Ed Pigeon, Angie “Bear” Pigeon, Pearl (Matt) Heeren and Chris “Doc” (Megan) Guy; eight grandchildren, Gracie, Ike, Dameon, Dylan, Max, Al Bob, Ryan and Brittney; one great-grandson, Levi; his siblings, Mary Pigeon, Helen Hillman, Art (Pat) Pigeon, Norm (Leslie) Pigeon, John (Lorraine) Pigeon; sisters-in-laws, Debbie Pigeon and Faith Pigeon; Pat Loonsfoot and Stephanie Pigeon; and his faithful dogs, Black Ash Willie and Darrel.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Jennie and his four siblings, Sandra Rose, Edmund Pigeon, Andy Pigeon and Cindy Pigeon.

Steve served in the United States Army Airborne as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War. After the war, he worked in construction, roofing, siding and concrete work. Steve loved teaching the art of black ash basketry to his children and grandchildren. Along with his family, he shared his knowledge with his native communities and many school districts in the area.

Steve was known for his generosity and showed his family how to be kind and giving to others.

Friends may meet with the family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at the Luella Collins Community Center (419 – 126th Avenue, Shelbyville) where the funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Burial will follow in the Bradley Indian Mission Cemetery, Wayland Township.

Please join the family for a luncheon after the burial at the Luella Collins Community Center.