September 15, 1951 �" September 23, 2010
Steve entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2010 while at home with his partner Sam and his dog Bobby at his side.
A San Francisco resident since 1972, Steve was originally from South Charleston, West Virginia. Steve left West Virginia University during his junior year of college to drive across the United States and make San Francisco his new home.
Steve was an avid music lover (all types), part-time DJ, a loyal Oakland A's fan, a complete Grateful Dead devotee, and a lover of all botanicals. Hawaii was Steve's beloved vacation locale, Maui being his most favorite island.
A long time employee of Heller Ehrman, Steve also worked at French Hospital Medical Center and the Frederic Burk Foundation For Education prior to HEWM.
Steve is survived by his loving sister Leann and brother-in-law Wayne Given of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania); his nephew/wife doctors Marc and Amy Yester and their baby Lily of Philadelphia; his longtime partner Sam Rhodes of San Francisco; many friends throughout the country; and many loved family members in West Virginia and along the east coast.
At Steve's request, there will be no services and his ashes will be returning to West Virginia for final placement in a family cemetery.