The closest to him and mourning him are son Jesse, daughter Abby, parents Lowell and Ann, sister Leanne (Greg), nephew Kai. Some others saddened by his going are his uncle Berlyn (Charlene), aunt Lettie (widow of his uncle Marvin Hodges), his twenty-five cousins, and the Denison family.
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, raised in Victoria and North Saanich, he moved back and forth between countries many times as he attended Hawaii Pacific, Lewis-Clark, Grand Canyon colleges and played pro baseball for an Atlanta Braves farm team. He was an elite athlete. Growing up, he helped various Victoria baseball teams go on to Championships, and he played for Baseball Canada in a World Championship. Recreationally, he played soccer. As a member of Parkland High School basketball team (representing Vancouver Island), he played in the B.C. Championships. Before excruciating pain took over his life, the giving and taking of humour was a great part of his personality as his friends, and co-workers at the Oak Bay Municipality, will attest to. When he was able to read, his preference was the history of Great Britain.
A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday morning, January 4th, 2020 at 10am at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive.
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Linda Caravatta
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michael greenwood Steve lit up a room when he entered. His humor and smile uplifted all around him. Steve began in my life as a role model and I looked up to him. I played ball with Steve for many years and have nothing but great times to reflect on. After each game regardless of how sore he was he would take Jessie on mound to pitch. Whether it was his beat box in the dugout or great humor your dad brought a smile to my face whenever I would see him. Remember your dad at his best times not worse. I live with chronic neck and back injuries so I do know what dad was dealing with. I am very sorry I did not attend the service but need you to know Steve was without a doubt one of the greatest people I have ever known. I am proud to say I was a good friend of your dad. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks Mike Greenwood
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Donna Lennox My deep sadness for you Ann and Lowell in the loss of your precious son. There is very little more difficult than
losing our children ahead of ourselves. I pray for you and your family to experience the God of all comfort and love to embrace you.
It was more than 70 years ago we met as students, with no idea of what life was about. As you continue on comforting and care for one another, please know you are dearly loved.
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Debbie Talbot We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He was one of thr first to welcome us to Mavericks baseball at Lambrick. He befriended my son Todd when Todd was asked to sub in a senior game at the age of fifteen. We enjoyed seeing him teach Jesse his skills and be so proud of him. We mourn your loss as Steve was always kind and friendly to us. Condolences to all the family.
From the Talbot family , Debbie & Staci (concession) , Todd & Craig.
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Bonnie Donnelly Words can’t express how sorry I am for the loss of Steve. He was a good man and we will miss him.
I was so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. My thoughts are with the family & close friends.
Sincerely,
Linda Martin