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Steven A. Bertling

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Royer Funeral Home - Grain Valley

100 Royer Lane

Grain Valley, Missouri

Steven Bertling Obituary

Steven Alan Bertling, 26, of Independence, MO, died Saturday, August 15, 2009. The family will receive friends from 5:00- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 19th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO, with funeral services following at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the family for his daughter's education fund. Steve was born on February10, 1983 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Steven L. & Barbara J. (Murphy) Bertling. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Steve was currently employed by Saladino Plumbing & Heating of Independence. He was a member of Plumbers Union Local #8. His survivors include his fiancee, Carmen Garcia and a daughter, Anita Bertling, both of the home; his father: Steven Bertling & wife Sonia of Holden, MO; his mother: Barbara Halford & husband Chris of Mangum, OK; three sisters: Denyse Ward of Lee's Summit, MO, Lisa Bertling of Mangum, OK, and Rachel Bertling of Holden, MO; one step- brother: Braden Halford of Mangum, OK; and his maternal grandmother: Elizabeth Murphy Dubuque, IA.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Bertling

37 Entries

Amanda Crocker

September 26, 2009

I think Steven will always be remembered for his smile, and for always making others smile.

Rose Lawson

September 12, 2009

I am Rose Lawson he was my daughters ex boyfriend in high school
back then i was Rose Pirtle Steven was like a son to me he called me Mom i just found out about it yesterday from my daughter Peggy Pirtle .
I am still in shock my prayers go out to the Bertling Family and yes Steven was always making others laugh cheering us up if we were down he was a amazing young man he will be remembered R.I.P sweet Angel.
Rose lawson (Pirtle)

Barbara Halford

September 3, 2009

A Mothers Prayer
Please god help me understand, for I don't think I like your plan.
Please god don't let me down, for I really need you to tell me now.
I can't think of any reason why, you needed to take my son my life.
I only hope, you let him know that we miss him so.
I can't stand this part of life, you know I just want to sit and cry, but I know Stevens looking down from High.
I know he's crying now, because he knows that we miss him so.
Its hard for me to understand, this kind of senceless plan.
I thank you need to explain just why, you took my son my life.
Steven was my son my life, but you've taken him home and I just need you to tell me why.
Please god help me understand, for I don't think I like your plan.
Please god don't let me down, for I really need you to tell me now.
I know his dad hurts inside, and I know his sisters always cry.
They just need to know why you took him home that night.
They need you to explain your plan, for they don't understand.
I know they don't like your plan, and I know they want to understand.
Please god help his daughter to, for she's so precious to be hurt by you.
She cry's for him, to hold her tight. So please god help her understand just why you took her dad.
Please god help me understand, for I don't like you plan.
Please god don't let me down for I really need you to tell me now.
Please god help his wife, for I now she is hurting so. I know she is looking up high for you to tell her why.
Please god help her be strong for she hurts and has to go on.
I know she crys for him, so please god give her a helping hand.
I know she holds their daughter tight, just to get through each night.
Please god help me understand, for I don't think I like your plan.
Please God don't let me down, for I really need you to tell me now.
I hope you will understand just why I have doubts in my mind. I thank you need to tell me now, just why you make me cry.
You know my heart aches inside, for you've taken a part of my life.
I don't thank I will ever understand just why he was part of your plan. I hope you let him know, that we still need him so.
I hope you understand that we didn't want to let him go.
Please god help me understand, for I don't thank I like your plan.
Please god don't let me down, for I really need you to tell me now.
Please god let Steven know
Please god, please tell him so
Please god
We love him so.

I will always love you and will hold you in my heart.
Your loving mother.

Lisa Bertling

September 1, 2009

Steven was my brother. He was the best brother a sister could ask for. He was a loving father and a dear friend. He would always make you laugh when you were down and out. The world lost a great man but the heavens have gained the best angel! He will be forever loved and never forgotten! When I get sad and blue I just look to the stars and know my brother is there trying to make me smile still. I love you and miss you always Pete!
Lisa~Marie

Steven and his loved ones

August 31, 2009

August 30, 2009

STEVEN
LOOK UP HIGH AMONG THE STARS AND YOU'LL
SEE STEVEN THE BRIGHTEST STAR.
HE'S NOW IN HEAVEN LOOKING DOWN, WATCHING OVER HIS LOVED ONES NOW, AND HE NEVER WANTS TO SEE US FROWN.
YES HE KNOWS THAT HE WAS LOVED, BY EVERYONE HE TOO LOVES.
HE WALKS IN HEAVEN HIGH ABOVE, WITH ALL THE LOVE ONES WE STILL LOVE.
THEY HELD HIS HAND THROUGH THE GOLDEN LIGHT, AND HE KNEW HE'D BE ALRIGHT.
NOW HE WAITS AMONG THEM ALL, FOR OUR SOULS TO JOIN THEM ALL.
BE NOT AFRAID FOR OUR SOULS TO PAST, FOR WE'LL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AT LAST.
STEVEN FOREVER MISSED FOREVER LOVED.
AUNT SAM

Barbara Halford

August 25, 2009

Steven was my son, I will always hold his love next to my heart. Steven always wanted to make everyone smile and laugh. He loved to do empression and tell jokes, he loved life so very much. I will miss you so very much and my heart will always have a empty filling until the day we see you again.
I Love you and miss you.
Mom

Sherry Kelley

August 25, 2009

I am Steven's aunt and I had a large part raising him for his first few years. He and his sisters were always staying with me and my girls. Sometimes they stayed a couple of days and other times for 2 or 3 weeks. It is like I lost one of my own. One week after his death, I lost a close friend. Pam knew and loved him also. She and other friends would hold him and dance around the room. I like to think that he and Pam are dancing together and waiting for the rest of us to join in. You will never be forgotten!!!!!

August 21, 2009

Steve,

So very sorry to hear of your son's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jayne (Besler) Houselog

Lyndsey Syring

August 21, 2009

I went to school w/ Steven and have great memories of him always making people laugh and he would always make you smile...I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with his family... God bless you all.

Vickie Brandenburg

August 20, 2009

As Steve's (Petie) cousin I want the world to know what a wonderful person he was. Steve loved his family and was so very proud to be a dad. We all must ensure Anita knows what a wonderful man he was and how much she was loved.

Lawson Gooch

August 20, 2009

Steve, We are so sorry and feel your pain for the loss of Steven. We have known him since he was knee high to a grasshopper and always called him Peetie. As he became a man the name Peetie was not so much appreciated as most kids prefer to be called by their manly name. Steven was always a joy to be around, always making others laugh. He was full of life, hope and happiness. Steven will be truely missed but never forgotten. He is in heaven now with Larry and I know deep in my heart Larry is taking good care of him! We love you Peetie/Steven and always will.............Lawson and Gooch Family (KC MO)

Rita Crocker

August 19, 2009

My heart goes out to the Berting family. I remember Steven from Holden where he was a classmate of my daughter and a student that I remember from being a substitute teacher while they were in middle and high school. Steven was a wonderful young man and we are grieving with you.

Stacey Sanders

August 19, 2009

Steven grew up with my little sister and was like a big brother to her. He was a guy who NEVER had anything sour to say but would always put a smile on your face with his witty personality. I remember his heart was huge. We was so close to my family, my entire family. He is a part of our family. Until we see you again Steven..... you memory we will never forget and your legacy lives on through the eyes of your daughter.....May God be with you Steven B. You will be missed.

August 19, 2009

Steve, I was so sorry to hear about your son Steve. I will be thinking about you and praying for your family.
Jodie Besler Sheeley

Melissa Grow

August 19, 2009

Steven was a good person as i remember growing up playing games watching fireworks swimming and riding horses with him and his family there are some ppl that makes an impact on your life steven was one of those ! rest in piece ! and my prayers go to barb lisa denise and steve!

Lance Sandage

August 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Amber Kaler

August 19, 2009

I was part of the Bertling family from middle school through high school. His sister, Denyse and I were best friends. Steven and my brother Jeff were always hangin out together. I remember the night that Denyse and I slept out on the trampoline and he gave us so much heck for it. He will truly be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the Bertling family.

The Harris Family

Amber Harris

August 19, 2009

Steven went to school with my children, he was a good kid, I am sure he was a good man and a good daddy. God Bless his family.

Rose Peerson, Holden MO.

Kevin Asmussen

August 18, 2009

Steven was a good friend of mine. We worked together at B&L plumbing and at Reddi services. He was the nicest coworker that I have ever worked with. He always had a way to make you smile and he refused to let me pay for lunch on lunch breaks. He would always lend a helping hand. He will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family. May Steven rest in peace.

Goldie Edwards

August 18, 2009

As a teacher at Holden I often lose track of my students, and had done so with Steven. However, I have learned that my students' personalities do not change much as they grow up. I remember Steven as a nice young man with a great smile who tried to be a good friend. I am certain that was still true of him. I am sorry for your loss.

Mrs. A or Edwards

Nicki Neu

August 18, 2009

Steve was one of my most dear friends. Growing up with him was always interesting :) I have so many wonderful memories that nothing can take away. He was a genuinely wonderful person. His baby girl was his whole world and, even though I only saw him once since she was born, he was one of the best daddy's ever! I will miss him everyday and he will always be one of "my boys". Love you & miss you Steve! Always~

Darlene Strohbehn

August 18, 2009

Dear Steve & Sonia &Carmen and Anita..Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Candice Summers (Hite)

August 18, 2009

I grew up with Steven in Holden and he was a close, dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a great person, a true sweet heart. He will be missed.

Heather Roberts

August 18, 2009

I didn't really know Steve, however the few times I was around him I could tell he was a good person. I know his family and friends are hurting, but be comforted knowing he is among the angels now. My prayers and thoughts are with the Bertling family, as well as Steve's friends, Neil Johnston and Nicole Neu. This is such a terrible tragedy, such an unthinkable act. May he rest in peace.

August 18, 2009

Our family has known Steve for some time and thought very highly of him.
One of our favorite memories is of a float trip to Southern MO with Steve & Carmen, Danny & Sarah, and a group of our friends and family. It was a wonderful weekend and even more so because of Steve's sense of humour.
He will be missed by the entire Spencer family.

Marti & Carl McCoy

August 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family as they mourn the loss of Stevie.

Uncle Dick & Aunt Carol Ostwinkle

August 18, 2009

The last time I saw Steve was at his grandmothers funeral in Wisconsin. Steve and our son were best buddies when we visited Dick & Anita. I had not seen Steve for several years before that day and was delighted by his personallity and shy smile. Words cannot discribe my heart felt sympathy to his family for the loss of such a wonderful young man.

Bethany Hammer

August 18, 2009

Steven was my neighbor and a very good person, he was the kind of person that would do anything for anybody..He was a very good father to Anita and fiance to Carmen!! Steven always had a smile on his face and will missed!!!

Kati Spencer

August 18, 2009

Steven was such a great person. He was a great friend and he loved Carmen and Anita more than anything in this world. He was always laughing and telling jokes and stories. My prayers are with his family.

Jessica Cobb

August 18, 2009

I went to school with Steven. He was one of nicest guys. I wasn't very popular in school,but he didn't care,he would talk to me anyways. You will be missed Steven. My thoughts and paryers are with his family and friends

August 18, 2009

Sheila, Tim & Danielle Blake

August 18, 2009

Our thoughts are with Steven's family, his fiancee Carmen and their daughter Anita.

Ericat Poe

August 18, 2009

I went to school with Steven and he was always kind and funny. My prayers are with his family. God Bless
Erica(Frazier) Poe

Tiffany Strezoski

August 18, 2009

Steven was a great man and wonderful father. My prayers go out to his family, my sister Carmen and my neice Anita. Steven, you will remain in our hearts.

Tiffany Strezoski

Rolando Melgoza

August 18, 2009

Steve was a phenomenal person. Steve and his family were always the first friends to come visit when I came home from college. He loved his fiancee and his daughter very much. His personality and spirit always lit up the room. I will miss him.

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