Under his mountain man exterior, Steve was an intelligent, giving, gentle man who was always willing to share his knowledge and talents with others-- in a patient, caring & considerate, yet very humorous way. Those closest to him knew he was an accomplished musician, archer, outdoorsman, fisherman, writer, rescue animal activist, roofer, builder, woodworker, cook, plus a few other attributes I’m sure I’m forgetting here. I’m not sure there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do, even though he made light of all his accomplishments, even his Air Force military service. He’d give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He loved all animals, and I’ll never forget him making a tiny outdoor house for my feral kitty he named Barney—because he said he’d make a good “barn cat”. His beloved German shepherd rescue dog “Josie”, named after Josey Wales, in the movie, The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), was loved by him more than anything on earth. What a lucky pup! Whether in PA or CA, we, his closest friends, just thought he’d always be around, for advice or a favor, or just to have some laughs with. Our assumption was wrong and he was taken way too soon from us. Steve, you are missed and loved, and I will always feel lucky I was able to call you one of my best friends. Besides, I’ll be telling funny “Steve Stories” for years to come! Kandee McKinley, Apple Valley, CA.