Steven Jon “Macgyver” Danielson Sr.

Graveside services for Steven Jon “Macgyver” Danielson Sr., 66, Lawrence, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends 11:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Steve passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Steve was born on July 14, 1958, in Duluth, MN, the son of Burton and Ella (Lobermeier) Danielson.

He married Debra Jim on May 1, 1982, in Lawrence, KS and she survives at home.

Upon graduating from Haskell Indian Junior college, he went on to work for the university until retirement. As a man of many trades, he spent his days in retirement working on home projects and fixing things for his friends. Otherwise, he was enjoying time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. His passions were all things motorcycles, fishing and treaty rights, family and just plain appreciating life and all the little things.

He was given the Indian name of Waatebagaa, “the changing of the leaves.”

Other survivors include his children, Steven Jon (Rebekah) Danielson Jr., April Danielson, Miranda (William Sr.) Rice, Dena Danielson, siblings, Mary Chapman, Ric Danielson, Bob Danielson, Karen Bunch, Ken Danielson, Kim Payne, Dena Danielson, Jerry Danielson, Ginger Danielson, Leo Danielson, Tommy Danielson and nine grandchildren.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made in Steven’s name to The Wounded Warrior Project and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.