Steven Chisolm
December 5, 1948 — February 9, 2017
Steven Chisolm
Steven Murray Chisolm
(Steven “Two Check” Chisolm)
December 5, 1948 - February 9, 2017.
Born in El Paso, Texas on December 5, 1948 to father, Buff Chisolm Jr. and mother, Mary Helen Layfield Hopper. Steve attended UTEP (El Paso, TX) and studied mechanical engineering. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 and achieved Scout Sniper/Lance Corporal, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge for his service as well as the Vietnam Service Medal.
After returning from Vietnam, he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 59, Dallas Texas. He was an active member of the IBEW for 42 years. During that time, he traveled and worked as a Journeyman wireman in all U.S. 50 states; and also in Saudi Arabia. He retired in 2014, Local 11, Los Angeles, CA.
A true outdoorsman, Steve was an avid sports fisherman and hunter. He had a love for gardening, reading, was a talented mathematician, and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He could repair and build just about anything, and thoroughly enjoyed teaching others. He was involved in the organization of many committees for the IBEW, working on welfare committees for both Locals 59 and 11. Steve also was involved through the American Legion as a representative of the Veteran’s services. He was elected Veteran’s Service Officer for American Legion post 311, Lancaster, CA. During his time he worked with local authorities to improve the lives of returning veterans of recent wars. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Cotten Chisolm, son Steven Chisolm (Nicole), daughter Candy Chisolm Arnold, step-son Amos Hemingway(Paula), grandchildren Aiden and Luna, granddaughters Summer Arnold and Vivian Chisolm. He also leaves behind his sister Missy Bennett, brother Mark Hopper, sister Elena Troupe, and brother Paul Hopper. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
“Only God and electrician’s make light” – Steven M. Chisolm
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in memory of Steven M. Chisolm to the:
American Legion Post # 348
38030 6th Street E.
Palmdale, CA. 93550
Phone: 661-273-1348
(Steven “Two Check” Chisolm)
December 5, 1948 - February 9, 2017.
Born in El Paso, Texas on December 5, 1948 to father, Buff Chisolm Jr. and mother, Mary Helen Layfield Hopper. Steve attended UTEP (El Paso, TX) and studied mechanical engineering. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 and achieved Scout Sniper/Lance Corporal, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge for his service as well as the Vietnam Service Medal.
After returning from Vietnam, he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 59, Dallas Texas. He was an active member of the IBEW for 42 years. During that time, he traveled and worked as a Journeyman wireman in all U.S. 50 states; and also in Saudi Arabia. He retired in 2014, Local 11, Los Angeles, CA.
A true outdoorsman, Steve was an avid sports fisherman and hunter. He had a love for gardening, reading, was a talented mathematician, and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He could repair and build just about anything, and thoroughly enjoyed teaching others. He was involved in the organization of many committees for the IBEW, working on welfare committees for both Locals 59 and 11. Steve also was involved through the American Legion as a representative of the Veteran’s services. He was elected Veteran’s Service Officer for American Legion post 311, Lancaster, CA. During his time he worked with local authorities to improve the lives of returning veterans of recent wars. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Cotten Chisolm, son Steven Chisolm (Nicole), daughter Candy Chisolm Arnold, step-son Amos Hemingway(Paula), grandchildren Aiden and Luna, granddaughters Summer Arnold and Vivian Chisolm. He also leaves behind his sister Missy Bennett, brother Mark Hopper, sister Elena Troupe, and brother Paul Hopper. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
“Only God and electrician’s make light” – Steven M. Chisolm
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in memory of Steven M. Chisolm to the:
American Legion Post # 348
38030 6th Street E.
Palmdale, CA. 93550
Phone: 661-273-1348
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