Knowing Steve was a privilege and a delight. We cherish the memory of his friendship and cannot imagine the mid-Peninsula without him.
Steve was referred to us in 1981 as a principled realtor who liked to help first-time home buyers get into the crazy housing market (offers over asking, assumed loans, secondary loans at 16%). From our first meeting with Steve, we knew he was our kind of guy, especially when he nicknamed us "The Walnettos". And it didn't take us long to realize that the witty, funny ex-Peace Corps volunteer charmer was also an absolute professional who knew his stuff and took care of his clients. His patience with us was heroic.
He steered us through the next housing downturn, stuck with us for over a year to sell our house, and found us the perfect place in West Menlo where we still live. Steve never gave up, always had a smile and a plan.
Our business relationship with him evolved into an enduring friendship. He was so much fun to be around, always there with a great story, ever ready to tear a wall down and remodel something. He was a larger-than-life, talented, determined, mischievous, involved, and caring man. We will miss him deeply. Ginger and Joe Walmsley, "The Walnettos"