Steven Michael Legus Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Legus passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the age of 39. He was fatally injured while hiking at the Grand Canyon, South Rim, Mather Point in Arizona. He was recovered 10 days later on November 10, 2017. He is a native of Southern California, born on April 5th, 1978 and made his home in Tooele, Utah. Michael graduated from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Inspired by the movie Top Gun, he served honorably in the Navy, VAW-117, a.k.a. Wallbangers, working one of the most dangerous jobs in the world on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Carl Vinson aircraft carriers, attached to the E2C- Hawkeye. He was stationed at “Miramar”, a.k.a. “Fightertown USA”, then NAS Point Mugu, California. He graduated from Concorde Career College and worked in the medical field. He was a disabled Vet. Michael’s passions included: Being in the company of his son and other Veterans, reading, theater, concerts, softball, snow skiing, mountain biking, hiking, boating, fishing, the beach, surfing, skin diving and just about any outdoor activity. He participated in the VA recreation therapy in Salt Lake City and the National Ability Center program in Park City, UT. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his son, Logan Michael Legus. His parents, Greg Legus, Lynn Majors, step father, Jimmy Majors and grandmother, Beth Balch. His brothers and sister, PJ Legus (Antonette), James Majors (Shannon) and Amanda McClain (Charles). He will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jill and Jerry Wagner as well as Don Balch. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center St., Provo, UT 84606. Gathering time prior to service 9:30 a.m. Burial immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery, 1900 S 400 E, Springville, Utah 84664. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.

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Steven Michael Legus

April 5, 1978 - November 10, 2017