Lightning Strike Claims Father of Four | Tampa News

A tragic lightning strike off Fort DeSoto claimed the life of Steve Matheson, a devoted father of four and passionate BYU fan, just after 6:30 PM Saturday. Rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, he didn’t survive. Friends launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs, transport his body home to Utah, and support his grieving family—already surpassing $38K of their $50K goal. His wife Abbie and kids are left devastated; organizers say no words can capture their loss, but every contribution helps them focus on healing. This heartbreaking story is a sobering reminder of life’s fragility—and the power of community in times of unimaginable grief. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81ce0df50d9ffd13