November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
It's been 10 years but my pain and grief of you being gone is like it was just yesterday. I miss you so much and wish I could hug you again.
Steven was the only child of Elaine Banman and will be truly missed by all. He was a jokester and lover of all fun things. A great athlete in most sports and he loved to paint.
We moved to Las Vegas in 1971, where he started school. He graduated from Valley High School in 1984. He married Patricia, the one true love of his life. They did a lot of traveling around the country.
He loved to ski and then he became an avid snowboarder. He loved his sports, especially the Steelers.
He worked as a route salesman for Sparklett's Water Co. for 25 years. Steven McCartney was born on November 13, 1966 and left us on November 9, 2013 at the age of 46.
Steven will be greatly missed by his Grandpa Frank Jay Banman Sr., his mother Elaine Banman, love of his life Patricia McCartney and all the rest of his relatives and friends, but he will be alive in our hearts forever.
This memorial website was created to celebrate the life and preserve our recollections of Steven. Please join us in keeping Steven McCartney's memory alive by sharing your favorite stories, photos and memorable moments from the life of Steve. Your contribution will be a fitting tribute, as well as a gift to all who knew and loved him.
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November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023
Miss you Steve-O. I will always carry a piece of you with me. Grateful for your love, kindness, fun and friendship. You were a gem!
November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
I'm always saddened when this day approaches. As time passes without Steve on earth the pain has lessened but the memories are even more important. As I get older and have become wiser(hopefully) the more I appreciate what I had with you STEVE MCCARTNEY a man among men. In retrospect some of the best times of my life were the years we spent together. What we think we know and do at the time is not always the best of choices. Time teaches us so much. Here and now in 2019 I would like to say that I still miss you and think of you often and speak your name with stories about you. Just seeing the old photos on this site triggers the positive feelings that life with you gave me. I can remember where we were, how many laughs we shared! The thing about you that I highly value at this point in time is the way you truly cherished me and the tender concern and support you gave. That is not always easy to find in life. I have kept your name even though I remarried as a tribute to you, thank goodness I have an understanding husband that appreciates my past. My love forever, til I see you again. Patricia McCartney (Baby)
November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015
Thought of you today. It was a golden time of my life, all the friends I had then. And I look back on it often.
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
I'm thinking about you today cousin Elaine, as you remember all the wonderful birthdays you spent with Steve!
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Stopping by to say Happy Birthday to my wonderful son. I miss you so much. I know you are happy with the Father, and I will be with you again someday. I love you my dear sweet boy.
November 9, 2014
November 9, 2014
I can't believe it's been a year, yet I know it's been a hard and long one for you. Because of Steve, we have become so close, and I am truly grateful for that. I was there with you when Steve started "Dancing In The Sky", I'm here for you now, and I always will be. You have a special place in my life and I love you cousin Elaine!
November 9, 2014
November 9, 2014
May the good Lord hold you in his arms and keep you in peace.
September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
Rest in perfect peace
June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014
I visit this site every day just to see your beautiful face again and I pray to God to take the pain and sorrow away. I pray for Him to heal my broken heart also. It may be a long time for me to see you again, but I know it will be only moments for you. Loving you now and always. Mom.
April 27, 2014
April 27, 2014
Long time since ive seen steve, but I remember him like yesterday. Full of smiles and life. May God Bless him and take care of him..Steve you are missed.... John Curry
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
I just found out a very dear and very missed friend lost her son. A pain no mother or parent should have to face. I knew Steven through you Elaine and I knew your love for him. You will see him again in time. He is the star in your eyes and the joy in your heart. Sweet memories will stay forever. Light and love to you for your loss.
January 9, 2014
January 9, 2014
Steve, I am heartbroken you have left us. I hope you knew how much I cared about you. I will continue to miss you my friend. I send you much love. Monica
January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014
There is no greater love than a mother for her child, and no greater pain than the loss of her child. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you Elaine and I am here for you anytime you need me. I love you!
January 4, 2014
January 4, 2014
Just found out. We haven't been in touch for years, but the years we were friends, were great. So many memories of summer BBQ's, SnowBox Derby's. Steve was always the funny one. I'm in the picture at the Horseshoe. LOL, I actually remember that night. To Elanine, I'm very sorry for your loss. Heaven must have needed another angel.
December 22, 2013
December 22, 2013
I cried when you passed away. I still cry today.
Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove to me that he only takes the best.
This rose is for anyone in heaven that you loved and lost and for you to keep in your heart.
Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove to me that he only takes the best.
This rose is for anyone in heaven that you loved and lost and for you to keep in your heart.
December 19, 2013
December 19, 2013
Here is a story I heard one time at a memorial and I liked it so much that I wanted to leave it on here for all to see, it is called "And that is dying"
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!"
"Gone where?"
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!" there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "Here she comes!" And that is dying.
-Henry Van Dyke-
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!"
"Gone where?"
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!" there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "Here she comes!" And that is dying.
-Henry Van Dyke-
December 18, 2013
December 18, 2013
Steven, May you rest in the hands of angels.you will live in the hearts of your family and friends forever. To all who knew him, take a minute to read the 23rd Psalm, The Lord is my Shepherd and think of Steven.
Love, cousin Elaine
Love, cousin Elaine
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
Have all the fun you can......
Love you forever, Grandpa
Love you forever, Grandpa
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
A Prayer for Healing
Lord,
You invite all who are burdened to come to You.
Allow Your healing hand to heal me.
Touch my soul with Your compassion for others.
Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all.
Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise.
Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example.
Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength.
Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.
Amen
Lord,
You invite all who are burdened to come to You.
Allow Your healing hand to heal me.
Touch my soul with Your compassion for others.
Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all.
Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise.
Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example.
Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength.
Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.
Amen
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the joy of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your head and share with me,
God wanted me now. He set me free.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the joy of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your head and share with me,
God wanted me now. He set me free.
December 14, 2013
December 14, 2013
"Grief never ends, but it changes
It is a passage, not a place to stay
The sense of loss must give way
If we're to value the life that was lived"
Lois Wyse
It is a passage, not a place to stay
The sense of loss must give way
If we're to value the life that was lived"
Lois Wyse
December 13, 2013
December 13, 2013
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December 12, 2013
December 12, 2013
I really miss your smiles.....I'll Love You Forever....Love, Mom
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November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
It's been 10 years but my pain and grief of you being gone is like it was just yesterday. I miss you so much and wish I could hug you again.
November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023
Miss you Steve-O. I will always carry a piece of you with me. Grateful for your love, kindness, fun and friendship. You were a gem!
November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
I'm always saddened when this day approaches. As time passes without Steve on earth the pain has lessened but the memories are even more important. As I get older and have become wiser(hopefully) the more I appreciate what I had with you STEVE MCCARTNEY a man among men. In retrospect some of the best times of my life were the years we spent together. What we think we know and do at the time is not always the best of choices. Time teaches us so much. Here and now in 2019 I would like to say that I still miss you and think of you often and speak your name with stories about you. Just seeing the old photos on this site triggers the positive feelings that life with you gave me. I can remember where we were, how many laughs we shared! The thing about you that I highly value at this point in time is the way you truly cherished me and the tender concern and support you gave. That is not always easy to find in life. I have kept your name even though I remarried as a tribute to you, thank goodness I have an understanding husband that appreciates my past. My love forever, til I see you again. Patricia McCartney (Baby)
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November 9, 2022
Precious Steve, you are still very much missed and your memory will never be forgotten. You were a quality human being in so many ways. I want to recognize your precious life today by saying, I loved you immensely and always will! Love, Baby<3
Thank you to 2 beautiful souls in a Mother & Son
June 10, 2021
by Traci Lewis
Wow! Heartbroken. Such a great human to be gone so soon. I grew up with Steve during our ages of about 11-17. Steven, Paul, my brother and I played in the neighborhood as we grew up. The memories, the innocence, the enjoyment. Once we began High School, our paths became like the spaghetti freeway in Vegas. Through the years I have often thought about Steve and wondered where he was, what is he doing in life. A few years ago I attempted to find him on Facebook with no luck, and then just continued thinking about him whenever I had a memory of my childhood pop up. I was going through some old printed pictures tonight and ran across his cap & gown high school graduation picture. So I thought, I'm going to check Facebook again. No luck, and then for some reason I decided to do an internet search for Steven McCartney, Las Vegas. And well, here I am writing this. Thank you Ms. Banman, from the bottom of my heart, for ensuring such a great soul such as Steve's is forever remembered. Although extremely young at the time, I remember you very well. You are the one who gave me the picture I found this evening. Your handwriting is on the back of it. It led me to this beautiful, bittersweet, full circle moment of life.
November 13, 2014
Sweet Steve, It's been a year now since your passing and it took me this long to be able to pen anything at all. It was way too difficult to describe what I felt a year ago. How do you describe a cut so deep to hear that you were no longer with us? Then to try and express words of sentiment of what someone so special meant to you? At this time I would like to say I'm so very grateful for the time and life we spent together. The close bond we shared will always put a smile on my face. You made me a happy woman time and time again by being the amazing man that you were. I will always carry the memories of you sweet Steve near and dear to my heart. Love, baby