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Beth Dircks posted a condolence
Saturday, February 6, 2010
I always felt secure having all the men of the OHS Science department to "protect" me. Steve was a gentle man, a gentleman, smart, so smart and kind, helpful. Although sad to see him leave OHS, it was with joy that he transferred from OHS to MOHS where I live so that my daughter, Liz, got a chance to meet him and see what a wonderful person he was. She took the moon and stars tie from the basket because she remembered that he wore it with the cape and the photo was in the school newspaper. He will live on in our hearts.
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aun ali posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2010
Mr. Mid
Love you from the bottom of my heart. An excellent and memorable teacher you were. Rest in peace.
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Greg MacArthur posted a condolence
Monday, December 21, 2009
Junior year chemistry class, taking my class ring and dunking it in hydrochloric acid. Scared me half to death, but left it so unbelievably clean. One of the best science teachers I have ever had. Lively, spirited, and very knowledgeable.
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Steve D'Ippolito posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2009
I did not know Steve very well, but I do know that even in what he knew were the last months of his life, he had the spirit to compete at the ANA World's Fair of Money, and the generosity to host a suite party. I will miss him; the world will be poorer in his absence.
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David Menchell posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
I knew Steve through the ANA Judges and Exhibitors Program. Steve was always an enthusiastic exhibitor and as a fellow judge, was just an easy-going nice guy, a pleasure to work with. Even though his health was failing, it was an inspiration seeing him at this year's ANA, the joy that numismatics and the friends he knew in the hobby brought to him was apparent. I've lost several numismatic friends this year; Steve will be particularly missed since he might have had many more years ahead of him, but he made the most of the time given to him. I suspect he's busy in God's bourse now, showing them the right way to organize an exhibit. Steve, my friend, rest in peace.
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Charlayne McStay posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
Never before I have I been so inspired by a teacher. I had the pleasure of taking two years of chemistry with Mr.Midd and participating in science league. His passion for the subject was the biggest influence on me deciding to pursue chemistry as my college major. Reminders of him are never far-- I constantly used his funny mnemonics and methods for my courses. Most recently, while sitting in my medical school, I learned about a drug that I first was introduced to in a research paper I wrote for Mr. Midd! I am so thankful to have been able to learn from him. He gave his students the confidence to learn and love a difficult subject. He constantly challenged us while making it so much fun. He truly made chemistry magical. I will never forget him and he certainly will be missed.
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rilee posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
He was a wonderfal uncle and i will always miss him
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Maureen & Paul Pollio posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
Steven's kindness towards his Family, Friends, and Neighbors will live on forever.
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Anna posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
I last saw Steve and Carol in September and was so impressed with their wonderful outlook on life. I know that God has truly blessed both of them to be able to share so many happy memories together.
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John and Lynn Zisa posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
From playing at family gathering to dinner dates as adults, Steven was always an important part of my life. I admired his intelligence, broad interests, his stron sense of family, and his love of life. I will miss his kind, gentle ways and especially the times we shared. He was my friend as well as my cousin.
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Karen Lundry & Bob Maclay posted a condolence
Monday, December 14, 2009
We enjoyed getting to know Steve at various Cameo Productions performances and at Scott's Oquaga Lake House. We are saddened by his loss but know that he left many warm memories.
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Carolyn posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2009
He was a wonderful teacher. May he rest in peace.
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Alexis Baham posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2009
I remeber Uncle Steve and Aunt Carol coming down whenever possible over the summers. We always had a great time with him. The last time they were down, we got to hang out and have a nice supper. I know everyone including myself will miss him, but all things happen for a reason and he is probably better off now.
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Kallel Hernandez posted a condolence
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Grandpa Steve was the best grandpa you could ever have. I loved him so much, he did so much for me and my sisters. I'm going to miss him alot. He has fought a long battle and had a good life.
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Phil Sheridan / Deanna Cebulash posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Wow!!! We knew that Steve was ill and also, a fighter; but this news was a shocker. We just returned home from Mrytle Beach to a niece's graduation; received Carol's
card and layed the letter aside. I got into the emails, and Ron Snack sent the news to Rich Giessuebel who forwarded it to me. I read it in the computer before I read Carol's letter.
Dear Carol and Mother Mary: We are really saddened by his passing. As you all visited Roanoke, We are glad that we made it out to dinner -- even though Steve could not eat much. He whispered to me -- that he was going -- and lasted almost another year and a half. Glad that you traveled as much as you did, the he enjoyed his coins and the studies thereof, and the collecting of them. His outlook was bright despite all that he had gone through.
Mother Mary, thank you for your cards, and as always seems to be the case, Mothers love their children always.
Carol -- his 31 years with you must have been something. You were a real spark in his life and we so greatly admire your letters, your caring heart about people, but greatly about Steve. We will really miss him -- although, we only saw him once in the past 20 years.
He was a great physics teacher and I am so glad that I hired him -- the best in the last forty years at OHS.
His work with the National Honor Society was always a treat to see and to attend the indoctrination services for that group --- so well done. He passed on my birthday, 12/10 -- I was 71.
It is a shock even as I write this. Please let us know when the Memorial Service will be at Rock Ridge Lake Community Club House -- we may come up for that.
Remember the Best Times -- he had them with you. Our sincerest condolences. Phil & Deanna
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Lois McDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Steve retired at the same time that I retired. Landon and I greatly enjoyed getting together with Carol and Steve. We had many nice lunches and dinners out. What a good person and great friend. We will really miss him!
Love,
Lois and Landon McDonald
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Daniel O'Brien posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Carol,
I will truly miss Steve, in many ways he was like a member of the family for my siblings and me; an extra uncle. I never remember once seeing Steve angry or upset. His positive attitude has always made him a role model for me. He lived his life to the fullest and I will never forget him.
Love,
Danny
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jacquelinekroschell posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Steve's sunny disposition and warm smile are ever stamped in my heart...His ever creative enthusiasm for his sweet Carol and family and his wonderful
intelligence and quest for discovery are an inspiration as they illuminate the values that we must all embrace.
His essence will live on with us all who knew him forever.
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Bob Hartje posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Steve was one of my roommates in Colorado Springs this past summer. We shared stories about coins and our home state of New Jersey (I currently live in Tennessee, but was born in N.J.). Steve also spoke very fondly of his family and the various trips you all took. I was quite impressed by Steve's positive outlook, openness and lust for life. I will miss him. And, I will remember him. Bob Hartje
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david gladfelter posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I was one of Steve's "exonumia" (token and scrip) collecting friends. Always looked forward to seeing him at our meetings, and he even got me to speak at one of them. He gave me one of his ferris wheel tokens, certainly the biggest one I have. Will miss him. Our condolences. David.
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Dave Lange posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Steve was such a terrific fellow and one of the stalwarts of the NJNS. He will long be remembered for his good nature and willingness to share his knowledge with others.
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Pia Moore posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I remember Mr. Middleton as always smiling and willing to help others. I first met him when I became friends with his children in elementary school. Many years later as an adult I became a neighbor of his mother and came to know him as Steven. He was a man who truly loved and cherished his time with his family.
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Tim Puckett posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Aunt Carol,
I just want you to know that we are praying for you and the rest of the family. I know it's hard and would really just like to give you a hug! Since I cant do that I'm gonna try to give you a smile.
Whenever I think of Steve, I have in my mind the picture of ya'll rolling into Meffie's drive in that old Cadillac. I remember Dad telling Steve "you call us Rednecks and then come driving down here in a Cadillac with mud grips on it"!....classic! and who can forget Pop's duct tape repair on the trunk!!
Just know that life will go on and Steve will always live in your heart.
We love you and promise to do better at staying in touch!
Timmy
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Pat and Vern Wolf posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, carol, and Steve's family. He was quite a man.
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Jesse B. Mark posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Where to begin with Mr. Midd. First of all, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Midd for 10th grade "Che-misery," as he would say. I will dearly miss him and he has left a lasting impression on me. Now i college, I took a Chemistry class (for business students) and passed quite easily because of Mr. Midd's lessons. Furthermore, a lot of my classmates would ask me for help and to teach them Chemistry because of the strong fundamentals Mr. Midd engrained in me. May you rest in peace Mr. Midd
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Judy & Irwin Paster posted a condolence
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Special times at parties and celebrations with Steve and Carol. Always a bright and educated conversation, always a wealth of knowledge from science to ferris wheels to collections. Your legacy lives on in your grandchildren and the gifts you gave to your students. You were a wonderful, caring son, husband, father, teacher, and friend. Heaven's gain is our loss.
Love, Judy and Irwin
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Joseph Boling posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
We will miss Steve and his Ferris wheels, and the open houses that you two so graciously hosted. ANA has lost a friend and an asset.
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The Hawthorne Family posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
A wonderful person and teacher you will be missed.
You blessed many students with your friendship!
Thank you.
The Hawthorne Family
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Brian Radvansky posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I had a dream about Mr. Mid two nights ago. The kind of magic that he would believe in. Definitely the most passionate of teachers I've had, and even more than that, a friend. A celebrator of life, a lover of science, and a marvelous educator. Thanks for everything.
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Al, Ann and Alex Puckett posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I remember when my son Billy went through cancer and I always said he was my brave little soldier. I have often thought about Steve and prayed many prayers and my thoughts were always he is our Brave Big Soldier because in all the letters he was always planning another trip and every one knew he never took this cancer lying down. Although we did not get to see him much, we knew he had tackled this illness head on. When we got the call that he had passed away, I said my final prayer concerning Steve to thank God that he gave him the will to keep going and thanked God for his help so he could. We really enjoyed seeing Steve this summer and knew it may be the last. Steve seemed very happy then but we know it does not even compare to the happiness he is celebrating in heaven today.
We Love You
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Tessa Brouillette posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Uncle Steve, you were a bright light in this world and will never be forgotten. You and Aunt Carol have set the perfect example of what true love, marrying your best friend, and living life to its fullest looks like. Thank you!
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Ashley Tennyck posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Middleton was my favorite teacher. He truly made chemistry fun and at the same time I learned so much. I credit him with leading me toward my path to becoming a chemist.
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Mark Hawthorne posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Middleton was and will always be one of my favorite teachers. He really put me in the mindset of working as hard as you can, and inspired me to always give my best. He will be missed dearly, and his lessons will last forever.
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Sharon Staszak posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Middleton was a great man and a great teacher. Early in my career he had a way of making me feel welcome, supported and important. Later in my career he became a great friend. He will be missed. The world has lost a great man but heaven has gained and awesome angel.
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Nitish Gangoli posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Mid, you were the most enthusiastic teacher I had, and I still remember (and use!) your phrases like "Mid Eats Peanut Butter", "MID/MOM", and "NOFClBrI-H!". You helped inspire both my brother and I to pursue science; he's in pharmacy school now, I'm in dental school. Thanks for the great memories and for making science fun Mr. Mid, my condolences to your family and friends.
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caroline posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr Mid was by far the best teacher at MOHS and will be forever remembered. He inspired all us students to think outside the box and see the magic that was in the world. I will never forget the things he taught, he made me actually want to go to chemistry thats how amazing he is. Thank you Mr Mid for being you!
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Michael Herbst posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Mid was a great guy and teacher who inspired many students and and myself.
RIP
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Casey Jenkins posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Mid was an inspiration to all of his students. He made learning fun, a special gift. He will be missed.
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Ron Snack posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I remember Steve as a mechanical and architectural student, a member of the coin club, a fellow teacher, and a friend. He, and his brother Phil, make me proud that I was a teacher and had the opportunity to work with them. To also see the successful results of their hard work. I will always remember them.
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Daniel, Kerri & Kaley Walters posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Aunt Carol & Dewayne,
Uncle Steve will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Daniel, Kerri & Kaley
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Mr. and Mrs. David Givler posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Dear Mrs. Middleton and family,
David and I worked with Steve at Mount Olive High School before his retirement. Steve was first and foremost a gentleman, a gifted teacher and a positive role model for his students. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his students and colleagues, friends and family.
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Fondly,
David and Kathy Givler
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Carol and Bob Cruise and family posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
With deepest sympathy from the Cruise family on Steven's passing. May he rest in peace.
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Mark Cavanaugh posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
One of the best teachers I ever had...
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Michael O'Brien posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Oh my God......where do I begin.
Little did I know when Carol first introduced me to Steve, that we would become such good friends. What started out as a business partnership so quickly developed into the type of relationship where you can fill in the endings of each others jokes or sing the
lines to classic music hits from "back in the day".
In the thousands of hours we worked together, never... ever did the supply of humor and laughter run short.
I think to myself what are the things I remember most about Steve. And it hits me, it's what I don't remember.
When you work together as much as we did you would expect to see some things sooner or later. but not with Steve.
Never angry, never grumpy.
never moody. How is that I remember all the laughter, smiles, jokes....the positive attitude about any situation.
The only explaination is simply in the nature of Steve.
Truely, a positive person, one who could find the good, the humor, the best in all situations...and all people as well.
What an epitath, to have people say "what a hell of a nice guy"......simple and as straight forward as it is.....
The "nicest guy you would ever want to meet".....that was our Steve.
We will all miss Steve and his great attitude about life and people. But we are all the better for having known him. May we all keep his memory alive by emulating his positive perspective on life.
May he rest is peace.
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Julian posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Always a gentleman. Will certainly be missed by many.
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Oded Paz posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I've met Steve at the ANA (American Numismatic Association) Conventions, in the Exhibit area.
He was a kind and extremely knowledgeable Numismatist. His exhibits were wonderful and educating, and I learned a whole lot from his exhibits and from him.
He will surely be missed by many numismatists. I know I will personally miss him.
Rest in Peach, my friend. May God be with you.
Oded Paz
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Linda O'Brien posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Steve and Carol are both such positive, upbeat, glass-is-half-full people that they truly did deserve each other. This past year they helped each other to live life to its absolute fullest, never complaining or feeling sorry about their situation, just using it as an opportunity to spread their incredible love to all the other people in their life. I will never forget what a wonderful person Steve is and I will always admire the way Carol helped him to celebrate his life. The world is certainly a better place for having Steve and Carol live in it.
Much love and admiration and memories,
Linda O'Brien
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Todd Schultze posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
As I entered teaching in mid-life, I had the distinct honor of working with Steve and sharing an office for an all too brief time. He was such a great inspiration that I knew he was the kind of teacher I wanted to be. Rest in peace Steve, you will be missed.
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Ray Dillard posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I am not surprised but saddened to learn that Steve has passed away. I attended the party that he threw in Los Angeles and even though he cheerfully greeted and welcomed his guests, it was obvious that he had become weaker and weaker. After leaving the party we met his lovely wife outside the Hotel who was walking the Peke-a poo. Steve obviously loved his hobby of Numismatics and both he and his extensive exhibits will be missed on the Coin Convention circuit. My condolences are extended to his Wife and Family. Ray Dillard
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Linda Percussi posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
What a wonderful man and great teacher! All teachers should be as knowledgeable and caring as Steve was. His leaving MOHS was a loss to the school. - Steve and I worked together and shared thyroid cancer (how many times we compared notes).
My sincerest sympathies to Carol and family on your loss.
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Mack Martin posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Steve and I became good friends doing exhibits at several major conventions. Steve won the exhibitor Best of Show award at FUN in January 2009 which gives a trip to the ANA Summer Seminar. I was going to the seminar so we decided to sign up together and be room mates with a couple other good friends that were going. I am so thankful that we had that time together.
Steve was not at 100% but that did not slow down his love for life and his friends. I will miss him extremely at the shows and the emails we shared. In the after life he will join my other great exhibitor friend Radford Stearns and I am sure they will never get tired of talking exhibits.
Mack Martin
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Vanessa Hartman-Evans posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr. Middleton was my Chemistry teacher in high school 15 years ago. He made the class so memorable..from melting Pyrex to assembling the periodic chart out of cake for Pi Day. I still remember the energy levels of an electron (s,p,d,f) after he faked a fight with fellow science teacher, Mr. Steve Picker (RIP) and Mr. Midd battled him to the "death"--"S"teve "P"icker "D"ied "F"ast...
Students have lost a great educator who loved teaching and made a lasting impression.
To the family of Mr. Midd,
My deepest condolences to you. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be missed.
Vanessa Hartman-Evans
MOHS Class of 1995
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Fran Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Steve will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful exhibitor and skilled judge at CSNS, FUN, ANA. He was a great example for all of us in our attitudes, desires and goals in life. We were all blessed to know Steve. My husband and I enjoyed being with him at ANA in LA this past summer.
Fran and Ray Lockwood
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Maria Pyra posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mr Mid was my high school chemistry teacher - and as I later became a high school science teacher myself, you can see he had a profound effect on me. He was a great teacher, entertaining, gentle, caring. You knew he really loved science and wanted his students to as well. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Sam Puckett posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
I remember his kind nature and soft-spoken dignity. He will be missed greatly.
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Susan Kingsland Peterson posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with
the Middleton family.
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Carl & Nancy Waltz posted a condolence
Friday, December 11, 2009
We will never forgot you Steve you were the best
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Michael Cieri posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2009
I like to thank the good Lord for making Steve a great teacher and friend. From SPDF, mole day, great adventure promos for the video to making the best ice cream and taking a sledge hammer to cinderblocks on Mr. G's chest there was no finer insructor of Science than the beloved Mr. Mid. Science League Coordinator to large piles of papers and books will always be remembered. An anchor of the MO Science Department, Steve you will always be in my heart and prayers. Thank you! Sincerly Michael Cieri
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Dwayne, Sharon, Zariah, and Nasir posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thank you for the wonderful time we spent in Myrtle Beach. Zariah will miss you singing the bee song to her and Nasir will miss playing catch with you. We will cherish the time we spent together. Now you are at peace....
