Isn’t this the cutest? I love Sharon’s grin!
Steve and Sharon had honeymooned at the beach, and for their 40th anniversary, their family rented a beach home and surprised them with a vow renewal and vacation.
Steve was my husband’s big brother, and a great guy who never met a stranger. Steve could talk to anyone, anywhere. He was multi talented, and had a knack in repairing or building just about anything.
There were many times over the years that he bailed us out on fix ups at the cottage, or delved into major remodeling at minor cost to us. Our home wouldn’t be what it is without Steve’s skills.
We lost Steve within a matter of just days after their seaside adventure. He was surrounded by his four kids, wife and a couple of siblings as he left, ringed with love. It all happened much too quickly, just like my sister, Bobbie.
Last fall, Rich and I had healthy brothers and sisters, then my sister’s lung cancer diagnosis came, and she was soon gone. It was discovered that Steve also had lung cancer, not too long after.
She died our mother’s birthday in February.
He died on his dad’s birthday in May.
We are stunned to have such major, and unexpected tears in our family dynamics, losing two beloved people.
Steve, like Bobbie, also had a fantastic group of kids who supported and cared for him through his illness. I am so proud of all these nieces and nephews who have shown such strength and kindness through heartache. Their deceased parents had to have left this life with the knowledge that they made the world a better place by raising these special people.
Steve will be missed- his big smile, friendly personality, and novel ways of solving problems brought smiles to all around him. He faced the world with a contagious optimism that felt good to be around. He had loyal friends for good reasons.
And a wife he cherished. Steve always had a twinkle in his eye when he looked at his Sharon.
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