We've sure been thinking of Steve and Connie today as well as the last several weeks/months. My husband and I were on the Germany/Switzerland/Austria trip with them last summer and had really enjoyed our time with them and getting to know them. They were such a great couple and we enjoyed visiting with them especially when walking a beautiful hike in Switzerland - the day before he passed. Steve & Connie talked about their lives and home back in Washington and about their family. They beamed with happiness. It was a picture perfect hike that took us through rolling hills and green pastures, walking past dairy cows wearing cow bells. It was heavenly. After the hike, our group of about twelve of us sat at an outdoor Cafe and cooled off with refreshments. We went around and discussed the trip thus far and what we all liked about it. I don't remember Steve's specific response but he and Connie were really having a nice trip. Steve (and Connie) was friendly, kind, soft-spoken and was a great person to be traveling with. Our tour group was heartbroken with the shocking news of what happened to Steve. It was hard to go on without Steve & Connie but we had to travel on to Austria that morning. Our thoughts were with them the rest of the trip and now with your family as this one year time frame is here. Please know how much we enjoyed our time with Steve and Connie and we'll cherish the memories.
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When I chose you to be my daughter’s adoptive father. It was the easiest choice, I had to make at the time, the best I could do, you guys made it so easy, the letter you and Allison, wrote, was so compassionate to me as the biological mother, all the other letters were so generic no one else understood where I was coming from my point of view no one wants to give their child up for adoption, but you and Allison seem to understand that it was a hard choice to make, and were compassionate about the fact that I had to make it and it was a loving choice. I was appreciative of that. I will always be grateful for that. And the way you raised her she turned out to be such a wonderful, successful, compassionate, independent, strong woman. You did a great job both of you! I will never forget the first time I met you, but honestly, the second time was more impressionable when little Tevin was on the way you were still just as compassionate as in your letter before I decided to let you be my daughter’s parents. You still cared about my needs even though Cherish was going to have Tevin, you were concerned about how I felt. And then, when he was going to be born, you opened up your home to me, Steven so I could be there within my grandson was born and help Cherish be a new mom and participate in my first grandson‘s life more than words can express some thing. I am so grateful for, Steven and I will always be grateful for that. I will never forget how funny you are! And I’m so glad you pass that on to Tevin at the wedding. I was so happy that he was able to be a jokester just like you! To watch my baby, Tevin is such a natural jokester and so happy to be around his grandpa was a delight!
l’ll never forget that guy “Steven” who took me out to make me feel comfortable when I was visiting his home and was just becoming a grandma for the first time and you asked me, “so what are you gonna do when you grow up?” Lol you are a great man and a greater father you are already dearly missed!
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To Steve,
Such beautiful memories of the times we spent together. Fly tyin’ and listenin’ to the Dark Side of the Moon. Fly castin’ for steelhead in the local streams and rivers. Duck huntin’ in the early morning hour before high school classes began. Late night bull froggin’ with a flashlight and a net and havin’ a frog jumping contest early the next morning. Hikin’ the Cascade Mountain Range and standin’ tall on top of the world. One last decoy set in the fading light of day with our loyal hunting dog Jody standing right by our side.
And then there was the time you flew out of my car as we rounded a street corner in downtown Everett. From the back seat Mark Beckmeyer’s comment was ‘Did Steve just leave?’ You sure did leave! but after a few quick somersaults on the pavement you caught your feet and began running down the street and hopped right back into my car, none the worse for wear and tear.
It’s a damn shame you left us but if there’s a special place for the kind and caring then surely you’re there. Always one to have a great attitude you brought the light to everyone around you. Few people like you ever come along.
Your friend forever,
~Jim~
To the rest of us, be thankful for the time you got to spend with him. I’m sure he’s fine, castin’ for trout in the river of life. Smilin’ and thinkin’ about the rest of us who will be joining up with him some day.
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My condolence's to the Moen family. I have fond memories of Steve during our time growing up and being a proud Snohomish Panther. Thank you Steve for being my friend.
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I am so sad to learn about Steve's sudden passing. Steve and I were colleagues at Philips Ultrasound/ATL. I worked on various projects with Steve over about 20 years. He was a dedicated professional who was always committed to improving the reliability of our ultrasound products. He was always honest, resourceful, and helpful. I wish to share my heartfelt condolences with his loved ones.
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I was shocked and saddened to hear of Steves passing. He was a very good friend in our younger years. Many incredible and fun memories of times with him. One of the most cherished was when we took our very first trip to Hawaii in 1975, along with my cousin Jim VanCamp. Two weeks on Oahu and Maui, snorkeling, sightseeing and clubing at night. Even had the opportunity to see the Eagles group at the Waikiki Shell where we met some locals. It was one of the highlights of my life spent with Steve.
My sincere condolences to Al and Nancy as well as Diane and Carleen. My love to you all.
Guy
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Steven was a much loved cousin. He was compassionate, loved kids, was always there for his family and friends. And an awesome fisherman! My favorite memory of Steve was when a friend of mine who owned a corvette came by one day and said let's take Steve for a ride. He was around 10. We had a great time going wherever Steve wanted to go. I cherished him and wish that I could have spent more time with him. I will miss him very much.
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My sincere condolences to all Steve's family. Such a tragic loss at such a young age. I knew Steve as a youth in church at Good Shepherd. His obituary shares what an extraordinary person he became.
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Steven has always been a cherished cousin to me. He and his family were (and are) dear to me and I loved our annual visits with them. I remember Steven's warm smile and tender spirit. It was always such a joy to see him! My memories of playing with him as a child and visiting as we grew older will forever be sweet.
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Steve was the nicest, kindest man that I really looked up to at work - Philips. I'm still shocked about his passing 🥲 My condolences to his family that he loved 💔🩷💔
Nadine Velasquez
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Only knew him from High school and Youth group, he was always fun and entertaining! My condolences to Diane and the whole family! Big hugs to you all!
Deena (Moore) Vance
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Cherish McCann
2021, The Carey Gardens Wedding Venue, 86th Avenue Southeast, Snohomish, WA, USA
At our wedding my dad (Steve) and his wife (Connie) thought of the idea to take all of our extra flowers and he made smaller bouquets with them to give each of the women in attendance at our wedding. We had so many people telling us how special it made them feel and how they had a reminder of the love and happiness for days after the celebration. This is just a small testament to the type of man Steve was, so thoughtful and kind, always thinking of ways to make someone else feel special. He made the world a better place truly and so many people were better for knowing him, even in small ways like this.
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