Beloved father, son, brother, and Bestefar passed away suddenly in his London ON home November 10th, 2021 at the age of 57. He is missed by his parents Sandy Richards (James Kinnear) and Torbjorn (Sharon) Bidtnes, brother David (Beverly) Bidtnes, daughter Jessica (Aaron) Toy, grandchildren River and Colten Casey. Will be dearly remembered by his step-sisters Carey and Lisa Bidtnes, nephew Kristian and niece Avril Bidtnes.
Steve was born in Oslo Norway April 8, 1964. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces October 4, 1984 in Winnipeg, MB and served with the Communications and Electronics Branch as a Radio Operator. In March 1991 he re-mustered to Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator (AESOP) and was proudly presented his wings by his hero, grandfather Fredrick H. Richards. He was commissioned from ranks in 1997 to become an Air Combat Systems Officer (ACSO).
He proudly served in Kingston ON, Halifax NS, Victoria BC, Richelain QC, Lazo BC, Greenwood NS, Ottawa ON, Trenton ON, Toronto ON, and London ON. His service included duty with the HMCS Skeena, HMCS Algonquin, HMCS Preserver, HMCS Iroquois, HMCS Montreal and HMCS Regina. His many tours included Afghanistan, Iran/Iraq, the Gulf and Kuwait, and the Former Yugoslavia.
Graveside Service will be held Monday November 22, 2021 at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces - Section 103 - 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1L 8A6
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In lieu of flowers, donations to the Soldier On program would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Derek Joyce
Scott Mutton
Our deepest condolences to the Bidtnes family. RIP, brother.
Steve Hurlbut
Sad to hear the news. Great guy. Thinking of his family and friends. Rest in the skies.
Brenda
In my heart always and forever. ❤
Marilyn Gladu
Steve, enjoyed every moment of our talks. You were a feisty, fiercely loyal patriot, a wonderful friend and I will miss you so much. Rest in Peace dear friend. To your family , May the God of all comfort give comfort to you in this, the saddest of days. MP Marilyn Gladu
Brian Martin
I worked with Steve during my time in recruiting. I’m saddened by the loss and I ofer my sincerest condolences to the family.
Patrick Houston
Steve and I go back as friends to 1978. He was new to Sarnia that summer and so was I, moving to the city from Camlachie.
We quickly became buddies and Steve became as much a brother as my own brothers in our high school days and after. I’ll close saying that my prayers are with all of Steve’s family,friends and his Norwegian relatives of happy memory as well. God love you Steve. RIP
Gen Stainforth
So sorry to hear this news. I have such fond memories of serving with Steve. He was loved by many. Very sorry for your loss.
MP Marilyn Gladu
Farewell dear friend til we meet again on the other side .
Craig Cochrane
As a fellow Royal Canadian Airforce member he will be greatly missed.
Deepest condolences to Steve’s family. I truly enjoyed the time I served with Steve. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.