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RONALD STEFFENSEN Obituary
RONALD SIGURD STEFFENSEN
Born on January 17, 1943, lost his battle with cancer on Friday August 16, 2013. He lived a life full of joy. After graduating with a law degree from Maryland he began a career in cinema where he developed an unending love for movies, theatre, and the arts. His greatest passions were Marilyn Monroe, classic movies, and his family. He leaves behind his husband and life partner of 47 years, Michael Beckman; his dogs, Little Bit and Lucky. His friends and family will miss him dearly. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 23, 2013, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Animal Rescue League (www.warl.org)www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Keith Walmsley
August 23, 2013
Ronald, I am thankful for the years that I have known you and will have many happy memories of all the times we spent together.
Rosa Mandich
August 23, 2013
Ron you will be greatly missed and always remembered. You and Michael were always there for those important moments in my life. Rest in peace my friend.
Bob and Brenda Markel
August 22, 2013
We will all miss Ronald greatly! He was a cherished member of our family!
Ronald and Michael at Lewnes
Doug Potash
August 22, 2013
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Doug Potash
August 22, 2013
maria cunha
August 22, 2013
you my rest in peace Ronald....
I don't have the pleasure to know you better.
we only neighbors less than a year, but the Michael speak of you must bean a great person and partner Michael and famely will miss you? rest in peace!!!!!!
Ron & Michael with friends HayAdams DC 09
Jared Viar
August 22, 2013
Dearest Ronald your amazing character & repartee, love of life shall keep you in our hearts the rest of our days, Your on Golden wings always will be to me the charmed award winning brotherhood movie Oscar Star! we had many great times! the best of Mumzy Michael ^I will keep your abiding stalwart character alive in our hearts with the pups you so adored, Our hearts are heavy in your transition, We loved you greatly, My embracing Condolenses to Mumzy Michael, family, friends & all who had the pleasure of knowing you!
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
love leaves a memory no one can steal.
In the night of death, hope sees a star
and listening love can hear the rustle of
a wing"
For death is no more than a turning of us
over from time to eternity' Wm Penn
Ronald.... Your canvas of life has its GoldenWings"
Your good deeds & dedicated passions
will live on in the hearts you leave
behind & shall never die!
With full hearted condolences
We will miss you ! Jared Viar Marblehead Neck, Ma & DC
Doug Potash
August 22, 2013
Ron, you were a great friend . We will always remember you.
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