Steve Ponce was my cousin. We hung out together in school and had a great time. After graduation I married Deb and Steve went into the military then married a really nice girl named Mary. They lived in East Moline and had a son, Steven Treatt Ponce Jr. in 1973. They were in Florida at Mary's parents on vacation in 1974. They went swimming at a lake near the house. They swam for a couple of hours then went in for once last time. It's believed that Steve had a cramp and went under. He called for Mary and she went over but was unable to keep him above water and he drowned. What a tragedy for our whole family. Mary now lives in Florida and Steve Jr. is grown and has a family of his own. I have lots of memories of my cousin and miss him a lot. Kenny Collis Jr.
Kenneth Collis
Steve Ponce was my cousin. We hung out together in school and had a great time. After graduation I married Deb and Steve went into the military then married a really nice girl named Mary. They lived in East Moline and had a son, Steven Treatt Ponce Jr. in 1973. They were in Florida at Mary's parents on vacation in 1974. They went swimming at a lake near the house. They swam for a couple of hours then went in for once last time. It's believed that Steve had a cramp and went under. He called for Mary and she went over but was unable to keep him above water and he drowned. What a tragedy for our whole family. Mary now lives in Florida and Steve Jr. is grown and has a family of his own. I have lots of memories of my cousin and miss him a lot.Kenny Collis Jr.
Barbara Whitmore (Bledsoe)
Steven Treatt PonceBorn: 22 May 1950
Died: 07 Mar 1974 - Indian River, Florida, United States