Thoughts From Laura

Steven had a rare passion for life that most never take time to experience. While everyone is busy trying to get ahead in life, Steve spent time making the most of it. At times it may have seemed that he had very little but in retrospect he owned an eternal wealth gained by investing in friendship and helping others, evident by the outpouring of thoughts and prayers of others at this time.

He never needed more than that and was always content with what he had. He had the natural ability to find humor in situations that seemingly went wrong. It was a rarity for him to get angry or impatient. Although I know I managed to provoke it at times, it would always be short lived and quickly forgiven.

Steven knew what was important in life – people, family and friends. It was important to him to spend time with his family and friends. He made time to enjoy the simple things and encouraged others to not complicate them.

I have often thought that many times we were trying to make Steve more like us while in retrospect we should be trying to be more like him. I always admired his sincere confidence in where he would go after death. He never hesitated, when asked to say, that he believed in God and in heaven.

Many people have asked why things like this always seem to happen to the good people. Maybe it is because they are already good enough to get to heaven and deserve better than life on this earth.

Steve always provided a calm strength that pulled us through the tough times and a simple passion for life that allowed us to enjoy the good times. I know he will still encourage us to find the same.