September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023
Oh Stef, Another year without you. I miss you and wish we’d had more time together. I am grateful for the time we did have. Love Liz
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Stephen Anderson, 69 years old, born on August 17, 1943, and passed away on September 16, 2012. We will remember him forever.
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August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023
Stef, another year has flown by. I miss you sweet, wonderful Stef. To think you would be 79 today. Where ever you are, I wish you gentle breezes, lots of bugs snd lizards and forest to wonder in. Happy birthday dear one. Love Liz
September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022
Stef, I wonder where you are? Walking in the woods? Looking at bugs? Sitting looking out over a lake and writing poetry? I miss you and love you, Liz
August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022
Hi Stef, Another year gone by. I so wish you were here❤️ There are so many plants in the yard that you purchased and planted. I think of you every time I see them. The maple tree you got that’s been struggling for years has started to grow. I know that would please you. You are with me always sweetheart. Love Liz
September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
Stef, I miss you, you sweet, wonderful, handsome man. Love, Liz
August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021
Well Stef, Another year has gone by. I'm sitting looking out the front window at the pond. I remember how you kept a stool there so you could watch the goldfish and quietly enjoy the garden. you were so kind and tolerant . You put up with all my foibles...one of them was that I was often late. You were never ever late. You were so handsome, stately, sexy, fun. So many plants and trees in the yard remind me of you. And the bugs. I've appreciated bugs in new ways from all you taught me about them. I got to see things through a whole new lens. Tomorrow I'm taking the last chicken I have to a new home. You and I raised our little chicks. You knew all about how to take care of them. I feeling so sad that you aren't here. I miss you Stef. You are always in my heart. Love, Liz
September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020
Hi Stef, Another year gone by. The peonies you planted are thriving and the trees too. I think of you every time I see them. It’s because of you that I’m now living in this wonderful home. I’m so grateful for the time we spent together. You are in my heart always Love Liz
September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020
Hello Stephen!
I think of you often. And I miss you very much. Your memory continues to be a warm presence in my life.
I feel an even deeper appreciation for your dedication to living things these days when the threats to nature are so visible.
At the moment I'm recalling that you introduced me to the world of parrots and parakeets. My happy years with Puff, my little parakeet, were because you shared that interest. Also, a particular lovely bamboo came into my life because of you. And tree peonies! And those amazing "bugs." And a friendly (at least respectful) relationship with tarantulas. I could go on. :-)
I'm glad I have this yearly opportunity to share with others my love for and appreciation of you.
Love and hugs always,
Katie
I think of you often. And I miss you very much. Your memory continues to be a warm presence in my life.
I feel an even deeper appreciation for your dedication to living things these days when the threats to nature are so visible.
At the moment I'm recalling that you introduced me to the world of parrots and parakeets. My happy years with Puff, my little parakeet, were because you shared that interest. Also, a particular lovely bamboo came into my life because of you. And tree peonies! And those amazing "bugs." And a friendly (at least respectful) relationship with tarantulas. I could go on. :-)
I'm glad I have this yearly opportunity to share with others my love for and appreciation of you.
Love and hugs always,
Katie
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Well Stef another year; another birthday. I wish you were here with me celebrating it. You are a part of me always. The Peonies you plant are alive and growing. As are the two trees you planted. You would loving seeing all the birds coming to the feeders and to the fountain. I remember how you liked to sit out near the pond to watch. I learned so much from you. I miss you You are in my heart always. Love Liz
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
I miss you Stef! I miss your smart sensitive kind self. I wish you could see all the plants you bought and planted. They’ve all grown up.
Are you out in a woods somewhere reading a book or writing a poem? Happy Birthday sweet wonderful man. Love Liz
Are you out in a woods somewhere reading a book or writing a poem? Happy Birthday sweet wonderful man. Love Liz
September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
Stef, you are still fondly in my thoughts.
September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018
Oh Stef, my love surrounds you always wherever you maybe. Love Liz
September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018
Hi Stephen,
There was peacefulness in your presence. I think it came, in part, from your oneness with the natural world that you loved so much. Your intelligence and serenity help me as I face all that is happening with humanity and our planet. Thank you for being such an ally to the earth and its creatures, and such a gentle companion to us humans. Your support for all living things lives on, as I think you would have wished.
Love you, Katie
There was peacefulness in your presence. I think it came, in part, from your oneness with the natural world that you loved so much. Your intelligence and serenity help me as I face all that is happening with humanity and our planet. Thank you for being such an ally to the earth and its creatures, and such a gentle companion to us humans. Your support for all living things lives on, as I think you would have wished.
Love you, Katie
August 18, 2018
August 18, 2018
Stephen--
Missing you always......I love you.
Katie
Missing you always......I love you.
Katie
August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018
I miss Steph. I often think about him -- how genuine, heartfelt, thoughtful and quirky he was. Thinking about him makes me smile still.
August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018
Oh Stef, I miss you. I hope wherever you are there are trees and bugs and rivers and streams and no snow. You are always in my heart! Love, Liz
September 16, 2017
September 16, 2017
Stef, I'm feeling sad and nostalgic remembering the day you died and what an unexpected shock it was. I'm sitting at my computer in your bathrobe. I wear it everyday. I feel protected and warm in it. I just want you to know I miss you. I am surrounded by things that remind me of you, the chickens, the plants, this bathrobe. I let the Daddy Long Legs live in my room and bathroom because you taught me to like and appreciate bugs. You made a huge positive impact on my life. I carry you with me in my heart always. Love, Liz
August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
I miss you Stef. Where are you? Are you walking in the woods enjoying all the sounds, smells, birds, plants, trees. You are such a part of the wild out doors. So many of the plants in my yard remind me of you. I see them daily. I hope wherever you are you are happy and free and feel loved. Love Liz
September 16, 2016
September 16, 2016
Oh Stef, Where are you now? I miss you - your embraces, your warmth, holding your hand, your kisses, your laughter, your poems. I hope you've forgiven me for giving you such a hard time about your favorite hat, and for often being nagging and critical. You stayed loving and present through it all.
I think of you every time I see the peonies. The tree peony you planted is thriving and huge. And the one we transplanted that was Marianne's is doing well too.
I wish you were here to enjoy the chickens with me. I wonder what you'd say about Silvy's loud crowing.
If there's life after death, I hope there are lots of books and bugs and trees and loons there. And I hope you know that you are deeply loved and not forgotten.
Another year gone by. Thank you for spending time with me and helping me grow. I miss you. Love, Liz
I think of you every time I see the peonies. The tree peony you planted is thriving and huge. And the one we transplanted that was Marianne's is doing well too.
I wish you were here to enjoy the chickens with me. I wonder what you'd say about Silvy's loud crowing.
If there's life after death, I hope there are lots of books and bugs and trees and loons there. And I hope you know that you are deeply loved and not forgotten.
Another year gone by. Thank you for spending time with me and helping me grow. I miss you. Love, Liz
September 16, 2016
September 16, 2016
Stef -- you come up fondly in conversation and in my thoughts frequently. I hope you're off on grand adventures and ready to debrief me when it's my turn.
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
Hi Stephen,
You were such a quiet, gentle, yet powerful presence in my life, and you still are. I continue to be nourished by all that you were.
Also, your love of bugs, birds, plants, of all of nature (a connection so needed in the world today), remains a wonderful gift. Thank you. I love you and miss you. Katie Kauffman
You were such a quiet, gentle, yet powerful presence in my life, and you still are. I continue to be nourished by all that you were.
Also, your love of bugs, birds, plants, of all of nature (a connection so needed in the world today), remains a wonderful gift. Thank you. I love you and miss you. Katie Kauffman
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
Our garden reminds me of you daily. All the plants and trees you added. The peony garden, the little spiritual maple tree, the huge tree peony. You taught me so much about bugs and the mystery of nature. I love you dearly and you're with me always.
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
I think of you often, Stef. Sometimes I remember some silly pun you've said or I imagine a way you might react in different situations and I laugh. I miss you.
September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015
Stef, I think of you often. You are in my heart always. Love Liz
August 18, 2015
August 18, 2015
Stef, I think of you so often. I have spiders living in my bathroom - I consider them my pets and think of you every time I see one of them. The tree peony you planted in the back yard is huge now and had it's first flower this spring. When I water the trees and peonies you planted I think of you. Our chickens - Millie, Silvie, and Betsy are doing well. I wouldn't have then if you hadn't been here. You've added so many wonderful things to my life. Your ashes are now scattered here and in Minnesota, and I've kept some to sprinkle on the Burke Gilman trail that you loved so much. I feel so grateful that we had time together. I will never forget you. You live in my heart forever.
August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
I still miss you and think about you a lot, Steph. I often hear you inside my head saying, "How ya doin' kid?" You were strongly in my thoughts this week as I rode my bicycle on the Burke-Gilman Trail. I liked thinking about you tooling along on your bike in that gorgeous swath of natural beauty.
September 16, 2014
September 16, 2014
I have particularly missed Stef recently too. I am reminded of him every day because I inherited his mated pair of linneolated parakeets. Liz very kindly points out that Stef would be so happy to know they're in my care. (Unfortunately one died.) He was such a distinct, unusual guy, unabashedly himself without reservation, which I always greatly admired. I can so easily picture his big genuine smile.
September 16, 2014
September 16, 2014
I've been thinking about and missing Stephen, particularly these past few days. He loved the natural world so much. He would, however, occasionally make a pithy comment about humanity's failings. This was mostly in a gentle tone. We could trust the world (and its people) to be well cared for in his hands. His kind and patient spirit lives on.
September 16, 2014
September 16, 2014
I think of Stef so often. when I see a spider, I think about how much he taught me about bugs. He helped me to discover a whole world of tiny creatures I had hardly paid attention to. I think of him when I'm out in the garden watering the many plants he planted. I wish he could see how much they've grown and how beautiful they are...And our chickens. I love our chickens. Stef taught me how to raise them from day old chicks. Now they parade around the garden. Stef would be so proud of them. He used to say "lets go look at the back 40" and we'd go out and peruse the back yard. I am so very grateful to have gotten to spend 7 years together. I miss him. I treasure that I got to spend a part of my life with such a smart, kind, interesting and loving person. I love and miss you Stef
August 18, 2014
August 18, 2014
Steve & I shared blessed moments exploring nature as children. It was magical. No detail was too small for his inquiring mind. Steve & his family were the most precious parts of my childhood. I can not convey how deep his love & awe of nature went.
August 18, 2014
August 18, 2014
I miss you Stef! I wish I could get your advise on how to encourage diversity in my parrot's diet. He misses you too.
December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
Stephen was the best thing that ever happened to me. I've never felt so loved, cherished, accepted, understood, care for. It's hard for me to write what I feel. I miss him so much! We both assumed we would have many more years together. He was always saying to live in the moment...I was always saying we need to save for the future. Well since I am running out of space, I will write more later
December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
An email received Oct. 20 ."I have known Stephen since 2000, I was his first buyer (tete-beche), and the last to leave him feedback on eBay. I gathered that something wrong must have happened, since Stephen's eBay account became deactivated, and his phone was not working. Stephen was an asset to eBay's community and will be missed by thousands. I am very sad for the loss of this friend. My deepest
October 29, 2012
October 29, 2012
Nature was Stef’s religion. It was of the heart, not from a book. His grandfather, Rev. A. E. Moody, warned his children that “charity uplifts the giver,” but diminishes the receiver. His Burlingame & Greene ancestors were Quakers, true to their inner light. He was instinctively repelled by obscurantism. He practiced careful observation, discretion and instinctive kindness.
October 14, 2012
October 14, 2012
I remember Stephen as a peaceful, kind person, who loved nature—birds, bugs, plants of all kinds. He was very much himself, in the way he dressed, how he ate, the things he liked to do. That was a good model for me. He was only a plus in this world—for people, and the rest of life on earth. I feel very lucky to have known him.
October 13, 2012
October 13, 2012
My beloved brother-in-law, Stephen Moody Anderson, or Stef. The winter his family stayed with us we made our 40' living room into a sea and named each piece of furniture an island. I may still have our map. He was 7 & I was 8. He was Stefanovich & I was Petrovich. We were the "same age" the last week of August each year, and celebrated. We both loved nature.
October 11, 2012
October 11, 2012
Steve and I would see each other when my family would visit his at Camp when we were both boys. We were first cousins, his mother was my dad's sister. I remember him as quiet but fun and with an intense interest in bugs. Like my brother David, I too lost touch with Steve as we moved along our different paths as adults. But I remember him fondly as a unique and good human being.
October 10, 2012
October 10, 2012
Stephen, You're a good man, a smart man. Glad to have known you. Steve Richmond
October 10, 2012
October 10, 2012
I grew very fond of Stef and his quirky ways. My leopard gecko was never in better hands than his. I appreciated his thoughtfulness – when he and Liz came to visit he’d often bring a potted orchid or an unusual garden shrub, just because. Stef was a one-of-a-kind. He had no time for superstitious ideas (religion, spiritual thought, anthropomorphism and weeding.) I miss him.
October 8, 2012
October 8, 2012
We haven't seen each other since we were young, but I have followed your life and will miss you. Goodbye Cousin.
October 7, 2012
October 7, 2012
Steve, Since you were 6 you have been part of my life. We explored Big Sand Lake together on many nature expeditions. It was you who suggested I breed Lady Gould Finches. They didn't have as much to say as an African Grey, but brightened up the room. I will will miss your good heart, old friend.
Peter Wiediger Wilson
Peter Wiediger Wilson
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September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023
Oh Stef, Another year without you. I miss you and wish we’d had more time together. I am grateful for the time we did have. Love Liz
August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023
Stef, another year has flown by. I miss you sweet, wonderful Stef. To think you would be 79 today. Where ever you are, I wish you gentle breezes, lots of bugs snd lizards and forest to wonder in. Happy birthday dear one. Love Liz
September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022
Stef, I wonder where you are? Walking in the woods? Looking at bugs? Sitting looking out over a lake and writing poetry? I miss you and love you, Liz
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Thank you for being the best lizard babysitter ever, Steph!
Stephen Moody Anderson
Sophus Marcus Anderson
Moonie, Mary, Steve 1945
Mary Isabel Moody
Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Stephen Anderson-Clear Lk 1968
Stef sleeping. he was 25 years old
Stef on the Burke Gilman Trail
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the plastic hubcap
September 16, 2021
Stef, Living in this house we picked out together makes me feel like you are still with me. The goldfish in the pond, the many kinds of bugs flying around, the quiet beauty of changing seasons. I was remember a time when I did something that you laughed about every time we thought of it. We were shopping in the Fred Meyer store in Lake City. As we were walking through the parking lot, I spotted a hubcap lying on the pavement. I insisted on picking it up and turning it in to their lost and found. You thought that was hysterical. You said no one was going to be looking for an old hubcap that came off their car. You wouldn't go with me when I turned it in because you thought it was embarrassing. We had a good laugh about it. If I ever wanted to hear you laugh (and you had a hearty infectious laugh) I'd just bring up that story. I hope I'm putting a smile on your face wherever you are now. I love you and miss you, Liz
Your 70th Birthday
August 18, 2013
Stef, This is the first birthday I haven't physically shared with you in eight years. I've been dreading this day for a long time. I miss you everyday. Some days it's more like I'm talking to you about our chickens, our plants, what's blooming, just thoughts. Some days I feel a longing. I wish I'd worried less about our money situation and that we'd traveled to Germany and Yellowstone and back to Minnesota. I hear music and it wrenches my heart sometimes because it brings up such strong, wonderful memories of you. . I loved you deeply and still do...I always will. I treasure the time I got to spend with you. You taught me so much about the live things around us. The gnats and snails and beetles. We watched so many nature shows together and it's helped me to appreciate the world around me. I love too that we watched so many funny, silly movies and laughed and laughed together. I miss your touch, your hugs, your kisses. I miss sleeping with you. I miss our life together. Oh Stefie, I hold your memory in my heart today and always. I so much want to hold on to you and not let you go. Is it possible for us to stay connected even after you have died? Maybe my having these memories is what connects us now. I wish you a very Happy 70th Birthday! Love Liz
Happy 70th birthday, Stephen
August 17, 2013
Hi Stephen,
I'm thinking of you on your birthday.
I wish you were here. I miss you.
I'm glad I have all the memories of you.
Love,
Katie