Steve was my neighbor in Juneau for 8 years. In all the years we've been neighbors he never got my name right. He made me giggle every time he said hello to me. His home caught fire one evening and I just happened to get up to get some water and saw fire. I phoned 911 and my husband ran over and pulled him out of the home. We all became very good friends after that. My family and I called him Neighbor Steve. We would often trade subsistence foods with him. He told us many stories and my husband enjoyed helping him around his home so he could hear his stories. My heart goes out to the family. Steve will be missed. Rest in Peace Neighbor Steve. From Vivian,Veronica,Vanessa, Violet. :)

Death breaks into our lives with such force and deprives us of our dear loved ones. The grief that Steven's death has caused is indescribable. No wonder the Bible calls death an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Jesus tells us to look forward to the time when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection of life. (John 5:28) Thismis a comforting hope to help sustain you during this difficult time. May the fond memories of Steven comfort you and may God grant you the ability to endure.

All of my life, or at least as long as my memory stretches, Uncle Steve was there like part of the Mount Rushmore of my Daddy's friends. I'm touched to see the memories from others saying the same. We're thankful for his life of kindness and goodness; may his soul rest in God's peace.

Since I was a little girl, my big brother Steve was always watching over me. For the good and the not so good. Just a few days ago he was giving me advice on how to do a few things better.  The memories are now flooding, some sweet, some bittersweet. But all loaded with love and emotion, all loaded with a giggle and a tear. Too many to put here. So many, I will forever save them in my heart. Regardless of the conversation content we had, we always tried to part with a ‘I love you little sis’, generally a big bear hug like only my big brother Steve could do, and ‘God Bless you.’

Today will be a tough day as our family and friends gather to celebrate my big brothers life in his untimely departure. We will laugh and we will cry, but we will leave all knowing that Steve is in a better place, joined by our Dad Pete, our Mom Irene, our Sister Sue and our Niece Heather, and many other loved ones as our loving God takes him home.

I love you big brother. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers, I will cry for you, I will laugh for you, I will remember your advice and I will remember your big bear hugs. I will miss you until the Lord takes me home to be with you. Be at Peace.

Thank you, Desi and Trent for having me over to meet Uncle Steve. What a sweet man! Just a great big bear of a man who loves people! Will be sorely missed by his family and friends, and remembered by many more!!

We are so sorry to hear Steve has passed. We send our prayers and thoughts to you all today and the days ahead. Love, Karen, Don, Casey, Lacey, Acasia and Treysen.