I was sad to hear of the death of Steve. He was one of my first boyfriends. We shared the same birthday and had lots of fun in the early days (junior high).
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing also. He and I were class room buddys Too! He was really a great friend at school. Anyway, he was always nice to me. God Bless to family and friends. His friend , Judie Cooper (hughes)
Steve and I began our education together at the old brick kindergarten school house on Howdershell Road in Hazelwood. We were part of a core group that continued together until graduation. All my memories of Steve are exceptional; that is that he was exceptional.
We tend to only remember athletic ability from high school but in kindergarten and grade school Steve was one of the best baseball and basketball players in our classes at Elm Grove. He was popular and I remember him and Nancy being the King and Queen of every Valentine Day Party we had in grade school; a really good looking young man. He was tough in school yard fights though by high school I could not imagine him raising a finger to anyone in anger.
For me, most impressively, this guy was an amazing artist. To this day when I see any type of art I wonder what Steve could have done. I had some artistic potential as a kid and thought certain things I drew were really good....until I saw what Steve had created; think DaVinci versus Elmer Fudd! He could do such amazing artwork with just a pencil. Honestly, creatively, I still think of how good Steve was even though I am now in my 60s; that's quite an impression to leave on someone.
And one more thing, with all of his gifts, Steve was one of the most unassuming, guiet, and humble people I have ever known. I don't ever remember him drawing attention to himself for the sake of recognition; attention was given simply because of some of the talent he possessed. In my opinion he was one of the most remarkable individuals in my life.
I hate to say it but we were never really good friends and that was probably due to me being so envious as a little boy and being rather thoughtless in high school. Still, Steve left me with memories and isn't that the greatest contribution? I am extremely sad to learn of his passing because we have lost such a gift and I have lost a huge contributor of memories from my childhood.
Finally, I suppose it's time to close but I don't want to stop writing because I feel when I stop I will actually be letting go of something and someone that played such a huge part in my life; and he did not even know it. Still, I think Steve would probably be bored with my ramblings and probably embarrassed by my praise. So, to bring this to a close, the envelope please....."And the winner of this years Art Fair and Valentine's Day King (too infinity and beyond)....Mr. Steve Rivers!" Nothing has really changed......
Maureen Hulahan (Henigman)
I was sad to hear of the death of Steve. He was one of my first boyfriends. We shared the same birthday and had lots of fun in the early days (junior high).
Julie Strickland (Kramer)
Does anyone know what happened to Steve? He was such a nice guy. I had a crush on him in junior high but, Mo, it looks like you beat me to it.William Edward Mathis
We are doing research on Steve's death.
Maxine Lavada (Judie) Cooper (Hughes)
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing also. He and I were class room buddys Too! He was really a great friend at school. Anyway, he was always nice to me. God Bless to family and friends. His friend , Judie Cooper (hughes)
Oliver Moss
Steve and I began our education together at the old brick kindergarten school house on Howdershell Road in Hazelwood. We were part of a core group that continued together until graduation. All my memories of Steve are exceptional; that is that he was exceptional.
We tend to only remember athletic ability from high school but in kindergarten and grade school Steve was one of the best baseball and basketball players in our classes at Elm Grove. He was popular and I remember him and Nancy being the King and Queen of every Valentine Day Party we had in grade school; a really good looking young man. He was tough in school yard fights though by high school I could not imagine him raising a finger to anyone in anger.
For me, most impressively, this guy was an amazing artist. To this day when I see any type of art I wonder what Steve could have done. I had some artistic potential as a kid and thought certain things I drew were really good....until I saw what Steve had created; think DaVinci versus Elmer Fudd! He could do such amazing artwork with just a pencil. Honestly, creatively, I still think of how good Steve was even though I am now in my 60s; that's quite an impression to leave on someone.
And one more thing, with all of his gifts, Steve was one of the most unassuming, guiet, and humble people I have ever known. I don't ever remember him drawing attention to himself for the sake of recognition; attention was given simply because of some of the talent he possessed. In my opinion he was one of the most remarkable individuals in my life.
I hate to say it but we were never really good friends and that was probably due to me being so envious as a little boy and being rather thoughtless in high school. Still, Steve left me with memories and isn't that the greatest contribution? I am extremely sad to learn of his passing because we have lost such a gift and I have lost a huge contributor of memories from my childhood.
Finally, I suppose it's time to close but I don't want to stop writing because I feel when I stop I will actually be letting go of something and someone that played such a huge part in my life; and he did not even know it. Still, I think Steve would probably be bored with my ramblings and probably embarrassed by my praise. So, to bring this to a close, the envelope please....."And the winner of this years Art Fair and Valentine's Day King (too infinity and beyond)....Mr. Steve Rivers!" Nothing has really changed......