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Stephen Sadler Obituary
Stephen B. Sadler, age 69, passed away July 17, 2014. He was born in Sacramento, California on January 1, 1945. He was a long time resident of San Antonio after living in Reno, Nevada. Stephen had an amazing talent for taking the simple to giving it life, glamour and true vitality. He was a giving person belonging to many organizations, including but not limited to the International Imperial Court System of which he was His Imperial Majesty the Sapphire Moonlit Emperor, Emperor XXV of the Silver Dollar Court of Nevada. He was a friend to many and known internationally. His Christmas parties were known to be spectacular gatherings. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his partner, Leonard Juarez; many loving friends; pet dogs, Rusty and Cuddles and 2 precious cats. Visitation will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Bandera road on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.sunsetnwfuneralhome.com
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Michael Lambtonn
January 3, 2015
Leonard, I am so sorry for your loss....your friends in San Francisco are thinking of you.
Miles Morris
August 18, 2014
Goodbye, kind, wonderful friend. You, who never met a stranger, whose door was always open, whose heart was as big as the sky, we loved you and love you still. What a legacy of kindness, energy, and caring you leave behind. You will never be forgotten on this planet. May you grace your new home as you did this one. Miles and Den
Marty Watts
July 26, 2014
It's never easy to loose a parent, whether biological or one thought of from life lessons and experiences. I learned much from Stephen and always introduced him as one of my Dads. He's unique outlook and methods for tackling daunting tasks were a few of those that I will cherish. Rest on High with your mom, my beloved Dad. Your work here is done. Much love for him and his partner, Leonard.
July 25, 2014
Leonard! My heart breaks for you! Stephen was a very special man and Greg and I loved him as much as we love you! He is now watching over you from heaven and is another bright shining star! Please get in touch with us if you can! I must talk with you! I have lost your cell phone numbers! Our thoughts are with you! Faye & Greg P.S.If anyone has a number to reach Leonard please send it to Richard Eckert on Facebook! I introduced Stephen and Leonard many years ago
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Alan Beckstead
July 23, 2014
Stephen was a huge help in fund raising projects for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation WEBB party and various Aritst Foundation of San Antonio events. We were always on a shoe string budget and he made it look spectacular. I learned so much from working with him. I have made arrangements for a 2015 Grant in Performance from the Artist Foundation be named in Memory of Stephen. A tribute for his amazing talent that will be greatly missed.
Michael Martinez
July 22, 2014
Leonard, I am so sorry for your loss; I wish I could have known Stephen better, but I was truly inspired by all the stories I heard this evening at the viewing. You were so lucky to have him in your life, and I am so glad we are friends. You can always call on me for anything. God Bless you. He is at peace now and with our Heavenly Father.
Stanley Wisilosky
July 22, 2014
Stephen, you will truly be missed by many who adored you. Leonard , be strong for Stephen will be watching over you. Stan Wisilosky and Michael Lovell
Charlee & Richard McCarl
July 22, 2014
It is with great sadness that we have to say our "Good-bye" to Stephen. He was such a character and always had a profound statement to make or say something so funny you couldn't stop laughing. He enjoyed life and all that it brought to him and he and Leonard were an exceptional couple that shared the love of the theater and doing nice things for those who were not as fortunate. May God bless him and may he rest in peace and may each new day be good to Leonard and may he rise about the grief he is now experiencing and live with only happy memories of time with Stephen. God bless them both, they are truly exceptional individuals in this world that surrounds us.
Mayra Carter
July 22, 2014
Leonard, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Stephen was a fun loving man with a warm smile. I will forever treasure the many theater evenings we shared and the marvelous dinners at your home. May the Lord grants you peace. He will live in my heart, always.
Pamela Mathis
July 22, 2014
Friends and Family Stephen was such a good person, he cared for all. Stephen would and did what he could to help anyone and enjoy the activity at the same time. He opened his home and heart to everyone. Lucy, We will all miss him.
July 22, 2014
Stephen, I only knew you through Leonard, but from what he said about you, I know a brilliant light has left this world for another. I know you will be so missed by all who knew you. Sharon Zimmerman
Steve Daugherty
July 22, 2014
You will be missed by so many. What an incredible talent and an amazing warm, kind person. Leonard, I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Kevin McGrew
July 21, 2014
Dearest Mother Superior: Thank you for all the unconditional friendship over the years! Our miles are far apart but you will always be close to my heart. Thank you for your wisdom, smiles and the laughs! I still can't believe your gone ... too soon ... Love and thoughts to Leonard ... We miss you! Forever in my heart ... Love Kevin "Vespers" & Ralph
Jackie Best
July 21, 2014
What a wonderful fun loving man. You will be truly missed but your love for life will live on in our hearts and memories.
Jeanne Morey
July 21, 2014
Leonard, I am so very sorry to learn of Stephen's passing. You two made such a creative and generous team! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharron Harris
July 21, 2014
I was able to work with stephen on a few shows and he was so fun to be around. I loved how he would answer the phone or when i would see him with "Hello Beautiful!"I will miss him dearly.
Shane Libby
July 21, 2014
It was no less than a privilege to be counted as one of Stephen's closest friends. A sincere honor to hold Stephen's hand as he was rewarded with his wings. No longer limping to his next destination, but flying. Your laughter will ring through the hallways of heaven as you await all of our arrivals!
Shane Libby
July 21, 2014
Stephen was an amazing person with enormous personality and unlimited creativity; all of which will be greatly missed. I can imagine that he has already begun to decorate the "Pearly Gates" with sparkling glitter and millions of sparkling lights!
Naomi Brown
July 21, 2014
I have fond and often crazy memories of Stephen producing shows for SAAF's WEBB party when we were both on the committee . He will be sorely missed.
Melissa Brazeau
July 20, 2014
Stephen touched so many friends, colleagues, and people from all walks of life with his lust for life and love of all things beautiful. He will be missed terribly, but heaven couldn't have a better person to make the place even more lovely. Leonard, our thoughts are with you and we will never think of Stephen without thinking of his incredible partner in life who shared him with us. Love, Melissa Brazeau and family
Sammy Fong
July 20, 2014
Leonard, you have my sincerest and heartfelt sympathy and condolences in the loss of your lifetime partner. May the love and support of your friends and family bring you comfort. May the memories of times shared bring you peace. Stephen was a wonderful man and I am fortunate that I numbered among his many friends. May God bless you and grant you strength to overcome your grief.
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