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for Steven Carmack
November 13, 2010
shawn watson and Rhonda Baker are thinking of you.
Jerica Cates
September 16, 2010
Dearest Carmack Family,
I was so saddened to read the tragedy of Steve's sudden death. I can't imagine the grief you must feel or what you are going through.
I hadn't seen Steve since he was a teenager, but remembered he was nearly the same age as my brother Jim Treat who passed away in 1988.
My condolences go out to all his family. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Teresa Cogovan
September 14, 2010
Hi Debbie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve will be greatly missed. I just found out today but I don't know anything. I happed to pull up the Appeal Democrat today and seen it. We really miss you guys and our thoughts and prayer are with you and Kristin and Steven. My parents and I just love you guys!!! Here is my e-mail if you need to talk [email protected]. Daddy loved playing ball with Steve. Love you, Teresa Cogovan and Larry and Tina Senn
Jon Lane
September 13, 2010
To the Carmack family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I worked for Steve for a long time, he was a great person and he will truly be missed
Delana Hogue
September 12, 2010
Debbie,Kristin and Steven, We are so sorry to hear about Steve may God comfort you in this time grief and bless you with his love. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Russ, Delana, Emily and Josh Hogue
September 12, 2010
Dearest Estalee, Bill, Debbie, Kristin and Steven, and Grandma too,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I just found out this evening about Steve’s accident. I wish I were there to hug all of you. You are all in my prayers and I ask that God wrap his arms around you. I have so many wonderful memories of Steve. The 1st day we met in 6th Grade; then in 7th & 8th Grade when he stood by me as a friend when I really needed one. High School was full of laughter and fun! We always celebrated each other’s successes and stood by each other if times were tough. He was the picture of what a good friend was. Kind, loyal, understanding, optimistic, fun, full of energy! I moved many years ago, but when I would come back to Sutter and would see Steve, there was always that “Big Smile,” Steve was famous for, a hug and always joy. Steve was so blessed to find Debbie. I still remember when Steve told me you two were getting married. Thank you Debbie for making him so happy and for being such a wonderful wife & friend.
Thank you Estelle and Billy for being such wonderful parents to Steve and for being the examples of loving kindness that Steve used to set his standards of how to treat people. I haven’t fully grasped that Steve is gone, but I know he would want you, his family to know he will always be there watching over you and to remember his joy for life and how happy you all made him. This poem seemed appropriate, it's how I see Steve looking down from Heaven.
Lovingly, Diane (Dahl) Hufstedler
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Brian & Lisa Russell
September 12, 2010
Debbie, Kristin, and Steven,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian & Lisa Russell & Jeremy Welch
Phyllis Gomez
September 12, 2010
Bill, Estalee, family, friends and Steve's wife and kids, my prayers are going out to all of you and just know that God has Steve in his loving hands to hold until he will be reunited with all of his family. Just remember him smiling at you because he will be watching over you..with that same smile.
Marjory Helzer-Brooker
September 11, 2010
Bill & Estalee, There's no words to tell you how bad I feel for your loss. Just know my thoughts & prayers are with you & the rest of his family..God Bless
Barbara (Hutchison) Chiono
September 11, 2010
Dear Debbie & Children,
I am so sorry for your loss. May all of your fondest memories of Steve bring you comfort and peace during this time of grief. You are in my prayers.
Jill Cenedella
September 11, 2010
Billy, Estalee and Family. I am so sorry for you loss. Steve was a wonderful person. My father and I thought very highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy&Deanna Dedeker
September 11, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
lorrie barber
September 11, 2010
Billy, Estalee and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Seems I've known him all my life. From roping out at Spencer's when we were kids to watching him run around with my little brother in high school. Lots of memories! May God be with all of you at this time. You're all in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
Kimberly Phenix Barrette
September 11, 2010
To the entire Carmack family - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. What a pleasure it was over the years to see him at all the Sutter games - he always had a smile on his face. Such a special guy. He will be missed.
John & Jill Wilhelm
September 10, 2010
Debbie, Kristin, and Steven...may cherished memories carry you through these difficult times and bring you happiness.
John & Jill Wilhelm
September 10, 2010
Dear Debbie, Kristin, and Steven...may cherished memories carry you through these difficult times and bring you happiness.
Jerry Davis
September 10, 2010
My Prayers and sympathy to the Carmack family. Steve was a great teammate and duck hunting friend. I will never forget the first day I met Steve we were waiting in line to register for classes. I was new to the school and felt out of place. He turned to me in the line and introduced himself and welcomed me to Sutter. He took the time to make a stranger feel welcome. He will live on in my memories.
Jerry & Linda Cardoso
September 10, 2010
Debbie, Kristin, and Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this difficult time. We have great memories of you as our wonderful neighbors on Caroleigh. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy.
September 10, 2010
Debbie, Estalee, Billy & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron & Kim Bishop & Family
Al Bonnenfant
September 10, 2010
Carmack Family,
Shocked and so sorry about your loss. As a longtime Sutter Area Little League volunteer, Steve was an absolute pleasure and gentleman. His smile will live forever and after your period of grief, that is what you will remember.
God Bless.
Kim (Williams) Robinson
September 10, 2010
My heart dropped as I read the news, and I feel so much pain for Deb and the kids! I can only express my deepest sympathy, for he will truely be missed!!
Keith Ward
September 10, 2010
Carmack Family we are so sorry for your loss Steve was a great guy and a great cousin our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Ivy-Jones
September 10, 2010
Carmack Family
So sorry to hear about Steve. I was a year behind him in high school. The year's after high school I would see him and Debbie again at the games when our kids where in school and he always had a big smile and a hello for everyone he knew.
He was one of those good people to know and will be missed by all . Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all and let all those wonderful memories you all shared with him help you through this time,until you meet him again.
God Bless you all,
Debbie Ivy-Jones
Ed Prothero
September 10, 2010
So shocked and sorry to hear of this loss. My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. "Steve was a good guy and will be truly missed by us all"....sincerely, Ed Prothero
Margo and Devin Black
September 10, 2010
We love you guys and are praying for you all. He was a wonderful man and an excellent father.
Darin & Jen Dollins
September 10, 2010
Steve was an amazing person with an awesome heart. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you!
September 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief and pain. He will be truly missed.
Mary & Michael Buttacavoli & family
September 10, 2010
Steve, God us together after a lifetime of being cousins. Got so close to you. We'll miss you.
Love,
Diana Martin
September 10, 2010
Steve, God brought us together after a lifetime of being cousins. Got so close to you. We'll miss you.
Love,
Diana Martin
September 10, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Steve's accident. He was one of the good guys and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincerely,
George and Karen Peters
September 10, 2010
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
The Appeal-Democrat Family
David & Londa Lamb
September 10, 2010
Debbie, Kristin, Steven & Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
The Lamb Family,
David, Londa, Justin & Danielle
Rick Murphy
September 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about steve.I know he will be missed by all.god bless you all. Bill, Estelee,Debbie an family.( Rick murphy an family in Paradise,ca.)
Doie & Joie Carter and Family
September 10, 2010
Carmack Family, we are so sorry for the loss of Steve, you and your entire family anr in out thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Tolbert
September 10, 2010
My prayers go out to the Carmack family during their time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pamela Murphy-Whittle
September 10, 2010
So sorry to hear about Steve, may God Bless all of you, and Steve. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Kristy Cooper-Williams
September 9, 2010
Debbie, Estalee, Bill and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve will be missed by everyone that knew him. I have always thought of him as "family" rather than just "friend". My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss seeing him and listening to him and Cameron talk about OU on our visits home. I am so sorry we couldn't be there.....
Millie Ferrin
September 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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