I spoke with Steve's wife Gail this evening. For those who were wondering about funeral arrangements, the family has decided that the graveside services would be limited to his immediate family only. She would like to thank everyone who has asked and hope we will all understand that Steve had such a large group of friends.

Gail suggested that we have a celebration of Steve's life as a group, perhaps as a picnic or potluck at a local park. Details to be announced.

 

The parking lot of Dodger Stadium would be appropriate.

GO DOYERS! That always cracked me up.

 

Thanks for making that hardest phone call, Bill. Something I have wanted to do, but was hesitant.

Does she still have family and friends surrounding her?

If we don't make it sooner, can we make it later? I will be gone from August 18th to the third week in September.

Will you have a hand in planning it?

As you know I will do almost anything for Marge and I to be there.

Let us know............

Pop

 

Know that whatever ya'll do in SoCal, us east coasters who also called him a brother and friend will be there in spirit. Perhaps we'll also try to do the same for him as well, sometime soon.

 

Actually she called me, Pop. Like you I was also hesitant to call so soon. She has been overwhelmed with calls, and I'm sure trying to keep emotions under control. She called because she wanted me to get the word out to everyone wondering about the private service.

 

Thanks for updating Bill - I received a call last night from Gail, sadly I missed it. I assume it was about the same thing.

I look forward to us having an event were we can celebrate the memories of Steve.

 

Thanks for letting us know Bill.

 

A statement from the family will be forthcoming shortly.

Stewart

 

Steve's wife Gail asked me to post this on FTE to let all of Steve's friends know about planned services:

In talking with Gail, the first weekend of October is being looked at as the date, possibly Sunday the 5th.

Stewart

 

Folks,

I'm working on the invite for Steve's Celebration of Life G2G Oct 5th at El Dorado Park in Long Beach Ca. Will add a link here when I have it finished.

 

Sounds good Sean.

 

Sean - Is that date set in stone? Its the same day as a local diesel drag race in Irwindale.

 

Sean if you need any help let me know??? I do a lot of event planning...

 

That's Awsome Sean, we will Try to Make it. Long Beach is that still in California ( kidding)

 

Wish I could make it, I'll have my own celebration for Steve