Steven Gabriel Obituary

Gabriel, Steven B. July 31, 2012. Steve was born April 9, 1946 to Max and Pearl Gabriel in Rock Island Ill. Survived by his beloved wife Suzanne and sister, Judith Pattison and eighteen nieces and nephews. He will always be an inspiration to them as well as to his forty seven great nieces and nephews, and one great, great nephew and one great, great niece. Steve received his undergraduate degree at the University of New Mexico and his master's degree at Purdue University. He had a very analytical mind and shared his talent with many of us. He served in three tours of active duty during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy. After his service Steve worked at Sverdrup/Jacobs for his whole Engineering career, which included many travels abroad and nationally. He was passionate about the outdoors including boating, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and tennis. He was also passionate about photography. Working on his photos and researching his family heritage was important to him. He had many more interests including the piano, gardening, board games, and target practicing. Services: A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm at BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, Mo 63017. Contributions in his memory may be made to Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748. Memo on the memorial check (Scott Pattison for a water well in Africa). ONLINE GUESTBOOK @ www.buchholzmortuary.com.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 1, 2012.
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Suzanne - Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy and you had a wonderful life together. Hold those thoughts close and remember your love for each other.

Always the best,
Susan Graves and Bob Lurie

August 10, 2012

Suzanne, Lea & I send you our deepest sympathies, and our prayers are with you and Heidi. The Hinkle's @ Northhaven

Dick Hinkle

August 8, 2012

I first met Steve while working on a high-pressure railroad construction project with Sverdrup in 1997. We worked long and hard and got to know each other well. Later, we shared jokes about how much we were making on the stock market while it was going up, and kept up kidding each other as we lost money when it was going down. He introduced me to Suzanne at a Cardinals game, and we were all happy to get the news they were getting married. It was always easy for Steve to make me laugh, including when I talked to him from Australia a couple months ago. Steve was a great guy and friend and we will all miss him.

Dave Peterson

August 6, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss. Life us too short, but he was certainly filled with good times. May the good memories last a lifetime. I knew Steve from tennis. He was a great tennis enthusiast and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by many.

Phyllis Siegel

August 3, 2012

Suzanne,
You and the Gabriel/Pattison family have had too much sadness in too short a time. It is times like this where words fail us and we cannot fully express our sympathy. Steve was a good man and set an example for us all. Our thoughts are with you.

John and Carolyn Holton

August 3, 2012

Although we knew Steve for only a short time, he impressed us as a very compassionate man. His care and concern for his family (especially his brother in law Chuck and his sister Judy) made him a very special gentleman. And it made us care for him deeply. Our hearts go out to you, Suzanne.

Alf and Carolyn Mildenberger

August 2, 2012

Suzzane, My thoughts of you and Steve had me add you to my prayer list recently. Then out of the blue I got notice. Suzanne you have my deepest sympathy. I fondly remember the years Steve and I were roomates and his comment to this day about when I met Linda that he could not believe our worldwind romance (34 years now). He was one of the few outside of family at our wedding. Before that there were those days at Sverdrup and yes it always seemed afterwork he had a tennis racket. Upon my return to Buffalo, I realize we only occassionaly met when we were in St. Louis or talked on the phone but it was always nice to talk with Steve. He was such a gentleman and a good person. I am blessed to have experienced his friendship. May eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. My prayers are with you Suzanne and all Steve's family and friends.

tim byrnes

August 1, 2012

Suzanne, I'm deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I really enjoyed working with him. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Erin Wilke

Erin Wilke

August 1, 2012

A life well lived. Steve welcomed his nieces and nephews into his life, providing them with wonderful experiences they will never forget. The last thing he did before falling ill was to help his sister and her family through the death of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. So glad he found personal happiness with Suzanne. Rest in peace, Steve.

Judy Moler

August 1, 2012

I worked with Steve for several years at Sverdrup. I learned a lot from Steve over the years. Sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.

Kevin Carr

August 1, 2012

So sorry to hear of Steve's death. I remember him as always so positive with a great laugh. Definitely a shock to hear of his passing.

Ann Eggebrecht

August 1, 2012

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