09/02/2026
For four children, the world suddenly became a much different place when their father, Steve Matheson, tragically died after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski near St. Petersburg, Florida. Steve was a devoted husband and father who found his greatest happiness in his family. His wife, Abbie, and their children were at the heart of his life, and the love he had for them was something those around him knew well. He was also a passionate BYU football fan and a man whose faith in his Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, was deeply important to him. Now Abbie is left to navigate life without her husband, while four children face growing up without their father beside them. Along with the emotional pain, the family is also dealing with the sudden costs of bringing Steve home to Utah and making funeral arrangements. No family should have to face such heartbreak and financial uncertainty at the same time. Please surround the Matheson family with prayers, love and support as they take the next painful steps without Steve. â¤ď¸đ