Stephen Wiseman
July 15, 1959 to March 23, 2023
Obituary
The funeral service for Stephen Wiseman will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
Please click HERE to find the link.
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen John James Wiseman announce his passing. Leaving to mourn with precious memories is his loving wife of 35 years Cheryl, sons – Dustin, Aaron (Brittany), daughter – Rachel (Stephen Kettle), grandson Theodore (Teddy), brothers: Terry (Carol Ann) and Ken (Sandy), mother-in-law Evelyn Greene, and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents: Chesley and Mildred Wiseman, father-in-law Joseph Greene.
Stephen was born July 15th, 1959, to Mildred and Chesley Wiseman. He was the first of three miracle babies. Stephen had many fond memories of his childhood, with his family and church family. When he was 24, he met the love of his life, Cheryl. Shortly after, he rededicated his life to the Lord while dating Cheryl. They married in the spring of 1988 and had three beautiful children whom he loved and adored. He was very proud of not only his children’s accomplishments, but for the wonderful, loving adults they have become.
Stephen’s heart was to serve, he felt called to the ministry. He always ministered in whatever opportunities presented, singing with the Lidstone brothers was a highlight. He also did some prison ministry, services at the Waterford hospital, taught Sunday School, and in later years, services at Hillcrest seniors home. Stephen was always willing to help, speaking and playing music whenever needed.
In 2004, Stephen was delighted to enter full time ministry, as the pastor of Ecclesia Pentecostal Church in Bunyan’s Cove, under the PAONL. After a number of years, he continued his ministry with a small local congregation under Elim Fellowship of Canada – he did all this while working full time in contracting.
He had plans for retirement but would never retire from ministry. His heart was to reach the lost and help in whatever way he could in the Lord’s work.
Although Stephen was taken so suddenly, we put our hope and trust in the Lord, and feel so blessed to have had a wonderful and caring husband and father in our lives. He loved his wife and children dearly. It is a great loss. Our great hope and peace at this time is knowing Stephen is now in the presence of his Lord and Saviour in heaven, and that one day, we will meet again.
The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral, 329 Freshwater Road, Tuesday March 28 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held at Park Avenue, Pentecostal Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 10am. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend. Please click HERE to find the link.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on March 28, 2023
7-9 p.m. on March 28, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:00am, Wednesday March 29th
Park Avenue Pentecostal Church
195 Park Ave, Mount Pearl
We are so shocked to hear of Stephen’s passing. Condolences to his family and friends. He did work for us last fall. He was such a wonderful caring man. He knew my husband had cancer and he even helped me put up my outside Christmas decorations.
Blessings to the family.
Rest in peace Steve
Very sorry to hear about Stephen’s passing.
Terry, Kenneth and families
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your brother Stephen. May he rest in peace.
We offer our sincere condolences to Steven’s family and friends today.
Death is but an horizon and the horizon is but the limits of our sight. One day our faith will be sight.
We will all meet again around the throne of God.
Praying for you today. God bless! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Cheryl, Evelyn, Terry, Ken & families;
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Stephen’s passing.. It is often said that we won’t know till we get to heaven the lives that we have impacted. In Stephen’s case, he was always sowing seeds. Always a message.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Greatly sadden to hear of Stephen’s death. We remember him as a kind and friendly person. Our sympathy to all.
Terry, Ken, and family. There are no words. Sending you positive energy during the coming days. Our heartfelt condolences to all.
Sincere condolences on the passing of Stephen. Take comfort in knowing that so many have you in their thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Stephanie Slaney
To Cheryl and family,
We share your sorrow today as you prepare to lay your loved one to rest. Stephen is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. We join with you in awaiting the glad reunion when some day we will be gathered home in Heaven. We know that God will sustain, strengthen and comfort you today and in the days that lie ahead. May you experience His peace and love as you walk through this difficult time. Psalm 46:1:- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble.
Our prayers are with you!
Harry & Jean Hill
Barbara & I pass along our heartfelt condolences to Cheryl & family and Evelyn. We are praying for your strength at this time of bereavement. Stephen was a wonderful Christian man. ( Kevin & Barbara Perry )
Terry, Carol Ann and the Wiseman Family
We express our deepest sympathy to all as you go through this difficult and sad time.
Verniece and Family
To the Wiseman family
So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!
Gravis and Evelyn Grandy
Cheryl and family,
Shocked and saddened to hear of Stephen ‘s passing. Sending our condolences to you all during this difficult time. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Such a shock to hear of Stephen’s passing. He was the epitome of a gentleman, wearing his concern for others and thoughtfulness on his sleeve. While I didn’t know Stephen as a minister, I saw first hand his gentle approach to life and his giving nature. Stephen did amazing carpentry work at our home and everything he did was impeccable. He will be missed, always. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the Wiseman family. Marian and Beni Malone
Cheryl, Dustin, Aaron, Rachael, Teddy, Evelyn, and the Wiseman family
Patsy and I were saddened to hear of Stephen’s unexpected passing. My first memory of Stephen was seeing and hearing him sing, and play his left-handed guitar, with the Lidstone brothers. You didn’t have to be around Stephen very long before you recognized his passion for ministry. He loved the Lord and certainly wasn’t ashamed to be seen with his Bible clutched under his arm. I thoroughly enjoyed his worship leading at the Men’s Thursday Evening Prayer Meetings at PAPC as well as our conversations from time to time. Stephen had a positive impact on all those in his circle of influence and will be greatly missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Dennis & Patsy
Cheryl, Dustin, Aaron , Rachel and Families. We were so saddened to hear of your love one”s passing. At this very difficult time you all are in our thoughts and be assured of our prayers in the coming days ahead. Love and Prayer. John and Anne Wakeley, North River.
To the wisemen family.
So sorry to hear of stephen’s passing .he was a wonderful man and great contractor. Did work for us in the past.. we have great memories of our chats with him.
Kev and Barb Hanlon
To the Wiseman family.
So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. 🙏
Cheryl, Dustin, Aaron and Rachel,
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Please accept my condolences. I pray for God’s comfort as you take time to grieve and cherish the memories of your husband and dad. As you know, he was truly a special man who had a deep love for God and his family.
Chris
Words can not express our sadness at Steve’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come. Many happy memories will give you comfort and peace. God Bless And Keep You.
So sorry to hear of Pastor Steve’s passing.I have pleasant memories of him coming to Seal Cove to fill in while Pastors were vacationing .Then other times enjoying his ministry with the Lidstones in different churches.
We think of family who are left to morne and pray God’s peace would cover and comfort you all at this sad time.
To Cheryl and the Wiseman family:
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Stephen’s passing. He was such a lovely man and spoke so highly of his family. Decent people can sometimes be hard to find and he will be missed by all who knew him. He was very kind to me and I appreciated all his help. You are in my thoughts and may your faith sustain you through this difficult time.
Lynn Burry
Terry, Carol Ann, Kenny and all of Stephen’s family … there are no words to tell how sad I feel for all of you but I read this and I thought this is what Stephen would say to you … God Bless ! 💜🙏🏻
A limb has fallen from the family tree
That says grieve, not for me,
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,
The good life I lived while I was strong..
You all must live on so live with my love, I am with “My Lord” now in the up above .
My deepest condolences to all family and body of christ steven is a great man a good friend and brother I will miss his gentle kind sprit he has a liove of Jesus that touch so many blessings to all and will see him waiting for us as we all go home
Sincere Condolences to the Wiseman Family at this very difficult time, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. All God’s Blessings. 🙏
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers at this time. Take care. God bless and be with you in these days and the days to come.
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Dear Terry and Carol Ann, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and all the family.
I was saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. I remember the days of him singing with the Lidstones. He just loved the Lord so much. You could see it on his face.. I know that there will be hard times ahead,but you are not alone. For we have a loving Saviour who walks with us everyday.. please take hope in knowing that the family of God are keeping you in prayer. God Bless .
Dear Cheryl, Dustin, Aaron and Rachel,
I was shocked and saddened today to hear of Stephen’s passing; it wasn’t long ago he lost his dad, my Uncle Ches. My thoughts and prayers go out to you too Kenny and Terry. I am so saddened as well that I will not be in St. John’s for his funeral.
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. There is little doubt of his dedication to the Lord and his family. He leaves you with many precious memories I’m sure. Please accept my sincere condolences
The Wiseman Family:
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Steve’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.. RIP.
Cheryl, Dustin, Aaron and Rachel,
Our hearts are broken for the loss of your dear husband and dad. Steve was an incredible man and we have great memories of many song services or a special singing led by him – always with a mini sermon and personal testimony! And on top of that there was always a friendly chat and warm greeting whenever we met up. It was so nice to have recently had opportunity to speak to him again. His passion for Christ was evident in any conversation. We will miss him.
Cheryl and Family, Wiseman and Greene Family.
Sorry to hear of Steves passing. Cherish the good memories made over the the years.
Alice & Robert Lethbridge
To the Wiseman family,
So very sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. I knew him from his work he did at our home growing up.(frequent visits lol!) He was a hard worker who always had a smile and was always up for a chat. He will be greatly missed. Sending you all my deepest sympathies at this sad time.
Cheryl & Family, Wiseman & Green Families.
We are so saddened & sorry to hear of Steve’s sudden passing.
So unexpected it’s difficult to come to terms with the news.
We’ve known Steve since he was a young boy with a beautiful voice singing in the old Park Ave. church.
Now he’s gone ahead to join the great Heavenly Choir.
God speed Steve, you’ll be missed.
Sincere condolences
Phil & Bonnie Pike
Terry and Carol Ann,, sending condolences and sympathy on Stephen’s passing, at such a young age. 🫂🙏
To the Wisemen Family,
We were shocked to learn of Steve’s passing. He was our favourite contractor along with his brothers . We haven’t seen Steve for a few years as we moved to Central NL. So sorry for your loss, he was the best.
Peggy and Paul O’Brien Grand Falls
Aaron and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Cheryl and family, we feel so heartbroken for you all.
Stephen was taken so suddenly from you. It is such a great loss.
We hope that as you lean on each other for support and on the Lord for comfort, you will get through these coming days.
Our prayers are with you.
Uncle Edmund and Donna
Our condolences to you and your family
Aaron and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on Stephen’s passing. I have many fond memories of being involved in ministry with Stephen in our early days at Park. I remember one of the first conversations I had with him, he invited me to share my testimony at a men’s meeting. I always had a great deal of respect for Stephen and he will be missed. He was very proud of his family and you have been given a wealth of love and prayer as you trust in the Lord for comfort and strength over the days, weeks and months ahead.
Cheryl and family, we were so very sorry to learn of Stephens passing and want to pass on our heartfelt condolences to you . Stephen was a wonderful man and we felt blessed to have known him for so many years. We will be praying for you in the coming days and weeks ahead. May the Lord hold you all in his loving arms during this sad , difficult time.
Weldon and Valerie Peddle