Thinking of you, especially today, thinking of your laugh and your smile and all the knowledge and love you were always willing to share with everyone. Missing you together with all your dear family and friends who loved you so much. Wishing you your 5th heavenly birthday and knowing we will all be together again some day. Love, Debra

Steve, you will truly be forever missed. Your memory lives on in the hearts of so many who cared so deeply for you. <3

Over 40 years and many lifetimes ago, we were high school sweethearts. You brought me to Illinois once and proposed to me over the phone. It didn’t work out and we went our separate ways to never speak again. I’ve always wondered how you’re life turned out because they say you never forget you’re very first love and I guess it’s true. With the internet, I was able to find a lot of people I knew in high school so I would search for you every few years with no intent to interfere, and I would find nothing until now. For some very odd reason, I dreamed of you last night, so I did another search after many years to unfortunately find this. So glad to see that you had a wonderful fulfilling life with people who loved you dearly. My life turned out great with a loving family too, so it was never meant to be for us. For me, I found closure, and I can continue to love the old memories of you. It does hurt a bit to find out you left this earth so young. Rest In Peace my dear old friend.

An extra special day to celebrate your memories of you. You are loved and missed more than you ever could have known.

I just wanted to say how much I miss you. I feel closer to you when I am on this site. I think about you all the time. There's so much I wish we could still talk about. I love you very much and I always will.

"You will lose someone you can't live without,
and your heart will be badly broken,
and the bad news is that you never completely
get over the loss of your loved one.
But this is also the good news.
They live forever in your broken heart
that doesn't seal back up.
And you come through.
It's like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly,
that still hurts when the weather gets cold,
but you learn to dance with the limp."

Happy Heavenly Birthday dear friend. You are always in our heart.
Thanks so much for the God Wink this morning
 Headed to the farm to be close to you today. We are so glad we can hear your voice anytime we want to.
Love you always

Starting this day off like every other day -- remembering you. We miss you so very much and that is one thing that will never change. Your smile, your voice, your laugh, your wisdom... Forever in our hearts <3

Give me the strength to say what needs to be said....... And do what needs to be done.
     Thank you for your trust.

Steven... You were on my mind all day.
  You know how much we loved you!

Ryan ... The memories of you and your dad getting to spend time together brings tears to my eyes. Steven told us all about it.
Thank you so much for sharing. And I see that you are one of the few men that can share their feelings.   Good for you!

Dad, I miss you so much. I know we didn't get a lot of time together in later years but I'll always remember the year and a half we did have. I miss talking to you and having long conversation about history or politics or whatever. I miss fishing and mushroom hunting and just walking through the woods with you. The thing I miss most is hearing you call me son. You'll always be in my heart and mind. I know you're in a good place and I know you're happy. I can't wait to see you again. I love you so much and I always will.

We always wonder if we done enough....sorry we could not keep the past from returning to your present.... Until we meet again....

We love and miss you.

Thinking of you...until we meet again!

Cleaning the garage today.... I found a notebook with your handwriting, I look around and your memories are everywhere. Makes my heart smile! We think about you everyday.

Violet is doing so many silly things, including being Miss Sassy. She looks so much like Aaron at this age, even though Ive been trying to convince people she resembles momma alot too. =)

I stopped at the house today. It felt like you should of been in the garage working on something.

You are in our thoughts everyday....what a blessing you were to our family.

Steve, I'm sorry. This site was set up by Jobeth to honor you. It was never meant to be a competition. It isn't worth that to me. I knew who you were, I knew your heart. I know in the end all you wanted was peace, love and forgiveness. We found those things. I will cry for your memory every day and talk to you every night. And though you wouldn't want me to, I will carry your pain with me always. Sweet dreams forever. We will meet again. Debra

Violet frequently visits the collage of your life. We have it set at just the right height for her to see. She points and gives you kisses without us even telling her to. Its so heart-melting.

......Truly a Christmas Blessing........

Wish you were here to see todays results. But mostly talk to Aaron about all of it. You were the only one that could really connect with him on these subjects.

Everyday is hard, but some days will be harder. We know you are dancing with the stars and shining a bright light for us to follow. Violet has recently started giving hugs and kisses, wish you were here to get one. Love and miss you everyday.

The trouble is,
                                     you think you
                                      have time.
          
                                       -Buddha
From JoBeth

Steve,I will always remember you as my father's best friend that was always there for him no matter what. You have been a huge part of some of my fondest childhood memories. You were my dad's hunting companion and we enjoyed many dinners, holiday's and family events together. I will always remember you and dad sitting at the pinic table in the backyard and your contagious laugh. You have brought some much joy and happiness to our family and for that I will be forever greatful. You are dearly missed and will never be forgotten. Love you and miss you, Amanda Bullard

What a wonderful tribute from those who loved him most. Love the idea. I left Illinois 29 years ago, so my memories of Steve are 30 years old but clear, none-the-less. Steve was always good to me, as Brother-In-Laws go. We spent several Christmases & other holidays together. There were picnics & other family outings...but the most memorable has to be when he helped us move to California

Been thinking about you ALOT today. Everytime I look at Violet I think of you, Steve. 
Love you,
JoBeth