Steve was a part of our family that perhaps many do not know of. During a season of his life in Michigan, he was with us every holiday and special event. Our children were very fortunate to have, " Uncle Steve". It was not only because of his homemade coffee ice cream either. When a holiday came he would arrive at our house early & pitch in with last minute preparations. One 4th of July he saw that the yard needed touched up, so he took it upon himself to get the mower going. Another 4th of July he walked in with a brand new red bar-b-q grill that he wouldn't wait to try out. As he walked through the house to the patio one of our children said, "Wow, Uncle Steve, What are you going with that?" Steve replied, " I'm going to be the Chief Griller today!" He was happy about that. At the end of a Labor Day event he asked, " Well family, what are the plans for Thansksiving?" He had Big plans to make his apple pie & bread pudding. Another holiday plan that Steve and our daughter, Tammi put together was to make Christmas Breakfast. He was bringing blueberries picked from home in Maine, to make his delicious blueberry pancakes. I think Tammi & him planned this day for months. Every event was special. Steve was very meticulous in all did. He would study out the best way to do something and explain why it was the best way. He was a mentor to our children. He would stand behind us as parents. As well he could sit back and snicker when they did something that frustrated us. Another thing we remember is how proud Steve was of all his family. Through the years he would share with us the love he had for them. When Steve was in the hospital a couple weeks ago he still had dreams that he wanted to see accomplished in this life; but he knew because of God's love & mercy he was in a win, win situation. He had hope that the Lord would heal him. In the light of eternity, God did heal him. Steve had said," My life is in the Lord's hands, the Lord will choose for me." What an encouragement that should be for all of us! " The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that He has made. All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! Psalms 145:8-10 We wish we could say, " Thank You Steve and that we love you one last time"!!! The Talbot family from Michigan