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STEPHEN KEILING Obituary

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Stephen Paul Keiling, 30, son of Karen Roberts and Randy and Ruth Keiling unexpectedly departed this life on September 19, 2009. Stephen was born Oct. 23, 1978 in Fort Myers, FL where he was a 1996 graduate of Bishop Verot High School. Stephen lived most of his life in Southwest Florida.

Stephen leaves behind to cherish his memory, his brothers, Shawn, Scott and his wife Julie and Mason Keiling. A step-sister, Ee Matthew, his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Keiling and his maternal grandmother Margaret Lilly. Also many other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held TONIGHT, September 22, 2009 from 6-8 PM in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery.

"No farewell words were spoken

No time to say goodbye

You were gone before we knew it

And only GOD knows why"

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Published by The News-Press on Sep. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN KEILING

Sponsored by Shawn.

188 Entries

Pam Lowe

September 23, 2025

Stephen,

Thinking of you today on your special day. Love you

Pam

October 23, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Stephen. Thinking of you today and also of your Mom. You are missed. The years are flying by and we will all be together again soon.

Love, Aunt Pam

Mom

October 23, 2024

Dearest Stephen,

Today, October 23rd, 2024, if you were still with us, we would be celebrating your "46th birthday"!! It was such a joy and blessing to have had "30" birthdays with you; but it's been sad and heartbreaking that we've been denied celebrating the last "15"! I'm so looking forward to seeing and loving you for all eternity! Each day that passes brings me closer to that reality! One thing you have missed out on is getting to know your nieces (Kate and Boone). They ask about you from time to time and are truly amazed over your artwork! Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen Paul! Continue to rest in peace! I love and miss you!!

Mom

Lynn Porter, mother in law of Randy

August 3, 2024

Thinking of you again this year as always. Then I got the reminder.
I know you´re in Heaven. The world down has gone crazy your little brother is 16 now

Kate Keiling

August 2, 2024

never got to meet him. he was my uncke

Mom

October 23, 2023

Memories of times past when you were still with us.

Stephen Paul Keiling
October 23, 1978

Aunt Pam

October 23, 2023

Think of you often with love and especially on this day October 23, 2023

Mom

October 23, 2023

Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen Paul!!

If you were still with us, we'd be celebrating your "45th" birthday!! However, this is your "14th" birthday since you left us!! I'm not sure if birthdays are acknowledged or celebrated in the spiritual world of eternity. I sure wished I knew where your heart was when you left this world. Mainly, if you ever gave your life to Jesus. Peace of where you will be spending eternity eludes me. I just continue to pray that God looked at the little boy's heart that memorized Romans 3:23 as his first scripture verse and who had a heart of gold when his life journey on earth ended.
I love you Stephen!! Happy Birthday!! I miss you!!

Love for always and forever,
Mom

Mom

September 28, 2023

Sept. 23, 2023

Dear Stephen,

I signed your guest book on the date noted which was the "14th anniversary" of your memorial service and our final goodbye. Somehow this did not get entered into your guestbook, so I'm re-signing.
The bright side as the days, months, and years go by, I get closer to when the pages of my life will end and hopefully will see your smiling face once again!
I love and miss you everyday!
Mom

Shawn Keiling

October 24, 2022

Shawn Keiling

October 24, 2022

Shawn Keiling

October 24, 2022

Happy Birthday Stephen. I found these pictures of you at Scott's wedding. I very much enjoyed our annual family trips to the keys and spending time with you. Missing you now and always.

Pam

October 24, 2022

Pam

October 24, 2022

Pam

October 24, 2022

Happy Birthday Stephen, I found a couple of memories of you to share. The Christmas picture you drew and a picture of you and Jessica. Love you, Aunt Pam

Mom

October 23, 2022

Dear Stephen Paul,

Today we would have celebrated your "44th" birthday!! Instead, I'm relying on memories of birthdays past - preferably those of your younger years when life was not so full of challenges, difficulties, and disappointments for you .
This is the "13th" birthday in which I have not been able to call, text, celebrate, see, or wish you a happy birthday and tell you how much I love you!!
Time and age has a way of fading out memories you thought, at the time, you would always remember.
I doubt birthdays are celebrated in Heaven. Heaven is for worshipping, praising, and glorifying God, and rightly so!
Lately, I have enjoyed reading your written notes on my Mother's, birthday, and Christmas cards. They make my heart smile as they are reminders of happier times especially when we were a family of five but also when you were a young man out on your own.
Happy Birthday Stephen Paul!
You will always be one of my greatest gifts, my special Angel here on earth, as you reminded me in one of your cards!
I Love You,
Mom

Mom

September 23, 2022

Dear Stephen,

Today marks the "13th" anniversary of our saying goodbye. The finality of that day still haunts me when I think about it. To know I would never see your face, hear your voice, give you a hug, tell you I love you was so devastating and unbearable. Here, 13 years later, I still live with the hope of God's promise of eternal life. Believing I will see you again - smiling, at peace, and full of love and joy.

I love and miss you, Stephen Paul (Teet)! I look forward to singing God's praises with you in His Heavenly Kingdom!

Love,
Mom

Pam Lowe

September 19, 2022

Thinking of you today

Mom

December 24, 2021

Merry Heavenly Christmas Stephen Paul! Christmas is sure different now. I miss the Christmases when you and your brothers were little boys! I wish I had soaked in and made the most of each precious moment! The years just went by too fast! I love and miss you and pray God saw your heart and you are resting peacefully until Jesus comes again.

Mom

October 23, 2021

Happy Birthday, Stephen!
I love you!

Mom

October 23, 2021

Happy Heavenly 43rd Birthday, Stephen Paul! I love and miss you each and every day! Continue to rest in peace!

Aunt Pam

October 21, 2021

Stephen,

As your birthday draws near I´ve been thinking of you and wanted to wish you a Happy Heavenly BirthdayWould like to have had more years with you. Rest In Peace. Love you, Aunt Pam

Mom

September 23, 2021

Dearest Stephen,

Today is the 12th anniversary of your memorial service and our final good-bye! Time marches on and the world has gotten so crazy. I'm glad you aren't here struggling, but resting peacefully while waiting for the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Grandmother ( my Mom) passed away this year, June 18, 2021. She was 98 and lived a full life. The last 15 months of her life, I helped my siblings take care of her. She had dementia, which made it challenging at times to take care of her. I have no regrets, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I miss and love you Stephen Paul!
Mom

Karen

October 25, 2020

Dear Stephen,

My Happy 42nd Birthday wish, that I submitted on October 23rd, did not get posted here in your guest book on your birthday for some reason. I surely did not forget you!

The years continue to pass swiftly which brings me closer to seeing your smiling face once again.

RIP and know that I love you very much and miss you everyday.

Happy Heavenly Birthday
11 years seems like an eternity
Forever in my heart,
Mom
♥♥

Jodie Wright

October 23, 2020

Thinking of you on your 42nd birthday! We love and miss you! Love, Jodie and family

Pam Lowe

October 23, 2020

Stephen,

Happy 42nd Birthday! Thinking of you today on this your special day. We miss you but will be with you someday soon. Love you, Aunt Pam❤

Mom

December 24, 2019

Merry Heavenly Christmas Stephen Paul!

I still chuckle as I remember that Christmas as a little boy you switched Santa's gifts for you and Scott. And because they were from Santa, your Dad and I couldn't say a word.

Christmases are not the same; as all things do; they change. You and I will never celebrate another Christmas here on this earth; but we will worship, celebrate, praise, and glorify the Christ child in the New Heaven and earth.

Till then, I love and miss you!
Merry Christmas!

Denise Rattray

October 24, 2019

My dear Stephen,

It just doesn't get any easier year after year. I miss you and happy belated birthday. I love you always.

Denise

Little brother and your dad.

October 24, 2019

Another year without you Stephen . I knew it was that time. I was just thinking of you. Your Dad misses you. Your little brother is getting so big. You would have liked him.

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Happy Birthday Stephen. Looking through old family photos reminds me of how you always made me feel included growing up. A true kind soul. You are loved and missed.

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Jamie Keiling

October 23, 2019

Happy Birthday Stephen! We love you!

Mom Roberts

October 23, 2019

Dear Stephen,

Happy 41st Birthday in Heaven! This is your tenth heavenly birthday. The years continue to pass and bring me closer to seeing you again!

Shawn, Julia, and I went to the cemetery and brought you birthday flowers! I know you aren't there, but that is where we laid your physical body to rest.

We celebrate the life you lived and cherish the happy memories! Continue to rest in love and peace till which time I will see your smiling face and hold you in my arms!

Happy Birthday Stepen!
I love you to Heaven and back!

Happy 41st Birthday Stephen!

Shawn and Mom

October 22, 2019

Happy 41st Birthday Stephen!

Mom and Julia

October 22, 2019

Happy 41st Birthday Stephen! Love and miss you very much!

Mom

October 22, 2019

Happy 41st Birthday Stephen!

Mom

October 22, 2019

Mom

September 23, 2019

Dear Stephen,

Ten years ago today was the hardest, most heart wrenching day of my life!

Saying a final goodbye and walking away knowing I would never see your face, hear your voice, tell you I love you was a feeling indescribable and unbearable!

The biggest part of me misses you so much; but a part is thankful you are not struggling in this journey called life.

I live with the hope of seeing you again. Without hope, what is there. Continue to rest in peace until we see each other again.

I love you "Teet" with a Mother's love that is never ending. From the day you were conceived throughout eternity!

Miss and love you,
Mom

Mom

September 13, 2019

My Dear Stephen Paul,

Ten years, ten years ago today you decided you had had enough of this world and all its trials and rejections. At times, that fateful day seems like so long ago; yet other times, like yesterday.

I often wonder what your life would have been like if you had remained and continued on with your struggles. I wish with all my heart that I would have been there for you more when you needed me the most.

I celebrate your life and the son and person you are. The heart of gold and the generous soul.

One day I will see you again and my heart will be complete. Until that time, rest in peace and know I miss and love you very much!

I love you Stephen,
Mom

Mom

December 25, 2018

Merry Heavenly Christmas Stephen,

What a blessing that you are surrounded by love, peace, and joy.

Christmas is so different now than when you, Shawn, and Scott were growing up. I miss those days. The magic of Santa; the miracle of Jesus.

Another year is coming to an end and only God knows what will happen in 2019.

RIP my sweet son. I miss and love you very much.

Merry Heavenly Christmas!

Pam Lowe

October 23, 2018

Stephen, remembering you especially on this day your special day. I've been blessed to get to spend a lot of time with your Mom who misses you so much as we all do. Grandmother wants you to know that she still has all your drawings and calendar and loves you. Wish we could have spent more time together here on earth but will see you soon. Love you. Aunt Pam

Mom

October 23, 2018

Dear Stephen,

Forty years ago today (October 23, 1978) God blessed our family with the gift of you!

We had 30 short years to love you here on earth; but our love will be forever eternal!

Due to family illnesses, I won't be able to visit your graveside and decorate with Happy Birthday balloons and flowers; but the special place you hold in my heart will be celebrating with you spiritually!

Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen Paul. I love and miss you so very much! Rest in peace until we see each other again!

Mom

September 23, 2018

Dear Stephen,

Nine years ago today, we said our final goodbye to you as we gathered to remember the life you lived and the short time we had to share it with you.

Although you are not physically among us, you are forever in our hearts and minds.

Continue to rest in His peace until the day we will see you again in His kingdom.

I love and miss you,
Mom

Mom

September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018 - 9 years

Dear Stephen Paul,

I wish I may
I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.

To hear your voice
To see your face
To hold you close, a Mom's embrace.

To say the words
Within my heart
"I love you so"; tho we're apart.

The days have come
The years gone by
I miss you so; I understand why.

I love and miss you Stephen,

Mom Roberts

December 25, 2017

Merry Heavenly Christmas StephenPaul!

The years are passing so quickly. Another year to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

I love and miss you Stephen!

Merry Christmas!
Mom

Your little brother resembles you a bit. I saw these cute pictures. We miss you.

Lynn Porter

October 26, 2017

Denise Rattray

October 24, 2017

Today was the first time since your funeral that I was not able to visit you on your birthday and I am terribly saddened. I will visit very soon since I have moved out of town. My heart is torn apart every year but I know you're smiling down on your family and friends. I love you. You've always been my heart.

Mom

October 23, 2017

Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen Paul!

Today would have been your 39th birthday Stephen! So many "what ifs". Time to put those aside and replace them with all the good times and memories. Nothing can bring you back to this life, but there is faith, hope, and a promise that I will see you again! I am so thankful God blessed me with the gift of you! Rest peacefully! I love and miss you everyday! Happy Birthday "Teet"!

Love
Mom

Aunt Pam

October 11, 2017

Thinking of you today with love.

Mom

September 23, 2017

My Dearest Stephen,

Time does not heal all wounds. It lessens the intense pain; dulls the sadness; but the heartache remains because a piece of the heart is missing-removed so tragically and sudden. Forgive us for not hearing your cries for help or ignoring them as if they were not real. Today marks the 8th anniversary of your Memorial service when I said my final good-bye. I hold on to the hope of seeing you in the spiritual realm where all will be well and my heart will be restored when I look upon your face and see the smile of the little boy that stole my heart on October 23, 1978. I love and miss you Stephen Paul each and every day!

Christmas when I gave each of you a photo of each other. Shawn and Scott still have theirs.

Mom

December 26, 2016

Stephen, Christmas 1982!

Mom

December 26, 2016

Mom

December 25, 2016

Merry Heavenly Christmas Stephen Paul! I miss you everyday, but the holidays are especially sensitive because of past memories! I love you!

Uncle Bob and Cousin Chris celebrating your "38th" birthday Stephen! Your family loves and misses you very much!

Mom

October 25, 2016

Mom

October 23, 2016

Happy Heavenly Birthday Stephen Paul! Your Uncle Bob and Cousin Chris made your day special by visiting your graveside and celebrating the glorious day you were born! It made my heart happy to see the Happy Birthday balloons and flowers. As you rest in the love and peace of our Creator and Saviour, we love and miss you here below. Today would have been your 38th birthday! I'll love you through eternity!

Mom

September 23, 2016

In memory of you, Stephen. A son with a tender and generous heart who cared about others and their needs. A son who was not understood, but was loved very much. I thank God for blessing me with the gift of you and Pray that I will see you again in eternal glory!

I love you Stephen!
Mom

Mom Roberts

September 23, 2016

Stephen,

Today I honor your memory and celebrate the 30 short years that we were given with you. Seven years ago today we had such a memorial to say our final good-byes to a son who was loved very much and yet we still failed you. It's unfortunate that we learn life's hardest lessons too late and there is no turning back the clock. I've learned, but what a price it cost!

I love you Stephen Paul. There is a special place in my heart that beats only for you!

Happy Birthday to Poocha!

Mom

June 4, 2016

Stephen, today (6/4) is Poocha's birthday! Give her extra hugs and kisses from all of us and throw a tennis ball with her and Tequila. Add an extra

Mom

June 4, 2016

Mom

May 30, 2016

Stephen Paul,

Today is Memorial Day, a day to remember all men and women who have and are serving in the military. Honoring those who have given their life and those who have sustained physical and emotional disabilities in order for us to have our freedoms that so many of us take for granted. Today we salute them and their families in appreciation and heartfelt thanks.

Let us remember the greatest life that was given up. The life of Jesus Christ. He freely gave His life up to physical death so that all who believe in Him will have eternal life.

Memorial brings memory of loss, so on this day I dedicate a prayer for a special son who did not serve in the military but who gave up his life in a battle so many others have chosen as well. Prayers to all families on this Memorial Day who have lost loved ones to the destruction of suicide. God's Peace and Mercy. I love you Stephen Paul!

Mom

May 8, 2016

Stephen,

Prayers for all Mother's on this Mother's Day who have lost a child. I love and miss you very much Stephen.

Mom

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Stephen Paul. I love and miss you very much!

Denise Rattray

October 24, 2015

It was such a blessing to see that there were "happy birthday" balloons already there and your spot beautifully cleaned. It just shows that you are missed very much. I listened to your CDs yesterday and truly made me smile. Love, D

Mom

October 23, 2015

Today we would have celebrated your "37th" birthday! I was blessed to have celebrated 30 birthdays with you which was way, way, way to few! I won't be able to visit your gravesite which makes me sad. Hopefully your faithful friend will visit as she has each year. Hopefully your Dad and his family will since they live close by. If Heaven is into celebrating birthdays, then my son I know you are having the best celebration ever! Grief never ends, it just changes! Grief is the price of love! I love and miss you with all my heart! Happy Birthday Stephen Paul ( Teet)!

Mom

September 23, 2015

I acknowledge this day six years ago when I said my final good-bye; but I choose to honor your memory and reminisce the life you lived. I especially like to recall the early years when your life was happy-go-lucky and care-free. I know you have that same sweet smile as you had back then as you rest in the presence of the Lord. Forever your Mom, I Love You!

Lynn Porter

September 15, 2015

Got a word of knowledge from God to Randy and family. Stephen is in heaven God said he is with him. Tears rolled down his dads face to know he is with Jesus. We don't know why he left us but God has assured us that Stephen is with him. Praise God !

Mom

September 13, 2015

September 13, 2009 was a moment in time that disaster hurled its mighty blow to those who loved and knew you. A tragedy that leads one to believe the truth that our fight is not against earthly flesh, but against spiritual powers. The powers of evil lie, deceive, seek, and destroy the hearts and minds of God's creation. Left to ourselves, it has the capacity to extinguish any hope, joy, and peace that exists in our lives. Only by God's love, mercy, forgiveness, and grace does one find serenity after such heartbreak. Pursuing the truth in God's Word and humbling self in prayer brings restoration to body, soul, and spirit. Today I celebrate the life you lived and acknowledge the moment in time that you departed. Time and space cannot diminish the love in my heart for you. Time and space cannot lessen your absence in my life. My peace, my sanity, my very survival comes only by walking daily with Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour.

Ruth Keiling

September 13, 2015

Praying and remembering. May God be close to us all. Love, and Peace

Lynn Porter

May 12, 2015

We miss you Stephen and Mason your little brother reminds maw maw of you. She has pictures of both of you close. I say Mason is a mini me of you dad. I still see you taking a nap in the pup tent out back of your dad's . Your legs hanging out but you were sound asleep. Cause I called your name. I guess the fresh air,birds singing and nature just put you to sleep. We loved you. Wish you were here!

Mom

May 10, 2015

Dear Stephen,

Six years ago we spent Mother's Day together. Little did we know it would be our last. Had we known, it might not have been a good thing; but yet, maybe it would have. I just pray that you knew I loved you with all of my heart! And I pray that God in His goodness, mercy, and forgiveness will allow us to see each other again in His heavenly kingdom. What a blessing it would be to see you smiling a genuine smile filled with peace and joy. I am so proud to have been your Mom and I thank God for the gift of you.

Rest peaceful Stephen.
I love you!

Mom

Lynn Porter

December 25, 2014

Christmas Day . We have your rag quilt with all your pieces of clothing and I saw the patch from your baby blanket. You are being remembered today by the whole family with your Rag quilt. We love you Stephen!

December 25, 2014

Feliz Navidad - Miss you like crazy!

Mom

December 25, 2014

Merry Heavenly Christmas Stephen Paul!

I love and miss you very much!

Lynn Porter

December 16, 2014

Dear Stephen , this is Lynn , Ruth's mother. I think about you much. I just wish I had the chance to talk to you about Jesus. I still remember when I came out to your dad's backyard and you were in a little pup tent . You were asleep with your feet hanging out.. I just chuckled . I wish I knew what was bothering you so much to exit like this. You don't know how much people needed your talent to set up electronic things. You had great talents, you were loved. Your grandma misses you much. We sit and talk about you.
We went to your grave and your new little brother got down and laid on your gravel we asked him what he was doing and we all got tears when he said he was giving his big brother a hug!

Mom

November 30, 2014

Dear Stephen:

Another holiday without you and I wonder if the time will come when I stop counting the years. Thanksgiving was in Orlando as usual and everyone was in attendance but your brother Scott. I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. God in His goodness continues to bless me.

I miss and love you Stephen!
Mom

Denise Rattray

October 24, 2014

Happy Birthday Steve,

Another year that we couldn't celebrate our birthdays together but as promised I visited the cemetery, cleaned the area a bit and laid some flowers down for you. It doesn't get any easier missing you but you're always in my heart, love.

Mom

October 23, 2014

October 23, 2014

Happy, Heavenly "36th" Birthday Stephen Paul with love beyond words and this life!

If I could have a wish for your birthday, it would be a chance to look into your spirit and know your heart as God does.

I live with hope in a loving and merciful Father and Son and that one day we will be together.

Until then, I love and miss you very, very much!

Your place in my heart forever stays warm,

Mom

Mom

September 23, 2014

Lighting a candle in memory of you this 23rd day of September, 2014 which marks the 5th year anniversary of our loss.

Mom

September 23, 2014

Dear Stephen Paul (Teet),

Today marks the 5th anniversary of my final farewell to you. I am so thankful that God loved me enough to bless me with the gift of you! You hold a very special place in my heart; not because you are gone; but because of who you were when you were here. I love and miss you very, very much.

Mom

Mom

September 13, 2014

Sept. 13, 2014

Dearest Stephen,

Five years ago today you decided to take an unknown journey. Sadly, so many others have traveled that same lonely trail. I pray for all people who are hurting so bad that Satan's lies and deceptions leave them to believe they have only one choice; to leave this world before God's appointed time for them. And I pray for all people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Suicide is not a respecter of persons, tragically it affects all walks of life. May we, as Christians, walk in awareness that one kind thought, word, or deed done or spoken may just save a precious life.

I love and miss you each and every day, Stephen Paul!

Mom

Mom

August 5, 2014

Sunday
August 3, 2014

Dear Stephen,

As of this evening, Tequila has a familiar playmate. She and Poocha are chasing tennis balls.

I love and miss you,
Mom

Mom

December 24, 2013

Dearest Stephen,

Tomorrow we celebrate the most important gift of love and birthday this world will ever know. As I get older, the true meaning of Christmas is foremost in my thoughts and prayers and the commercialism is taking a back seat. It makes me wonder why I was blinded and had it all backwards when I was raising you boys; when it mattered most.

This marks the 5th Christmas without you and I understand now your views of Christmas's past.

My prayer is that all of our family will come to know the true meaning of Christmas and each person will accept the gift of Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour; so that all may have abundant life here on earth and inherit eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

I love and miss you very, very much!

Blessed Christmas,
Mom

Keys, August 2006

October 23, 2013

Keys, August 2006

October 23, 2013

August 2006

Mom

October 23, 2013

Happy 35th Birthday Stephen Paul (Teet)

If you were still here, we would be celebrating your “35th” birthday! In reality, we are celebrating in our hearts with fond memories of birthdays past. I love and miss you each and every day. I was not able to visit your gravesite today, but your dad and his family and Maw Maw will be there to represent the family that loves you, but couldn't be there. It is my mission to make sure your nieces know about their Uncle Stephen even though they will never meet you in this life. You would have made a terrific uncle! Knowing you, they would have seen it's not how many material things you accumulate in a lifetime, nor what kind of house you live in and car you drive, not even the type of job you have or the friends you make; but a heart that is kind and generous and is willing to put others and their needs above his own; a soul that looks out for the underdog and beyond the outward appearance; and a spirit of love and forgiveness (that was you, my dear son). Wishing you a Happy, Heavenly 35th Birthday Stephen Paul!

I Love You,
Mom

Denise Rattray

October 23, 2013

Happy Birthday Stephen,

Another year and another birthday - I miss you so much. As promised, ill be visiting the cemetery to give you flowers like you've given to me for my birthday.I miss celebrating our birthdays together. I love you.

Mom

September 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear Stephen,

Time has not diminished our loss nor erased our memories; yet time passes at a pace that makes one disbelieve its passing. That we said goodbye to you 4 years ago seems like yesterday; yet seems like a lifetime ago. Life still holds an empty void; a place in my heart that will never be filled. Peace can only be embraced knowing that you are no longer struggling in a world that you felt you could no longer survive in. Hope in knowing we serve a loving God who judges the hearts of His children. And as I honor the short life you lived and pay my respects to this day when I said my final farewell from this life; I wait patiently and expectantly to see you again,face to face, when we are re-united in the presence of our Creator. I love and miss you every day!

Mom

Mom

May 12, 2013

Dear Stephen,

It was Mother's Day 4 years ago which turned out to be the last time I looked at your precious face and told you I loved you in person. I wished I had known it was to be our last Mother's Day celebration; however, I am blessed that we had that time. Each Mother's Day brings happiness and sadness; but the real joy comes from looking at Mother's Day cards and things you and your brothers made during your growing up years at home. I thank God for picking me to be your Mom and I try not to think about the ways I failed you; as I know even though I made mistakes, you still loved me and I am blessed for that. I love and miss you very much.

Eternal love,
Mom

December 25, 2012

December, 25, 2012

My Dearest Stephen,

Wishing you a heavenly Merry Christmas!! Is it snowing on the streets of gold, are the mansions all covered in white? Are you on bended knee singing Silent Night with all the angels praising God for sending the world the greatest gift of love-His only begotten Son? What a joy it must be! I wrote this Christmas poem:

We bow our heads and close our eyes
To thank our God above,
For sending us the greatest gift
The greatest gift of love.

A child, His Son, is born this day
To show us how to live,
In love and peace and harmony
Be selfless and to give.

To think of others, not ourselves
Their needs and not our own,
To look beyond our selfish hearts
In a world that's gone so wrong.

So thank you God for loving us
Enough to send your Son,
Our Savior, Jesus Christ is born
Our sins to overcome.

And as we share His special birth
With friends and family
Let's not forget the greatest gift
The greatest gift from Thee!

Merry Christmas Stephen! I love and miss you each and every day!!

Waiting patiently to see you again,
Mom

Mom

October 23, 2012

Stephen Paul,

Happy 34th Birthday, Stephen!! I drove to Ft. Myers and Maw Maw and I went to the cemetery to wish you a happy, heavenly birthday! I don't know if birthdays are celebrated in the spiritual realm; but if they are, I'm sure yours was filled with love and joy. Continue to rest in His peace as we wait to be together again. Thank you God for the gift of Stephen and the memories of birthdays past! I love and miss you very, very much!!

Mom

Denise Rattray

October 23, 2012

My Dearest Stephen,

Every year I have been visiting your site on your birthday and I am on my way to do just that. It is a promise that I had made with you and I will keep it forever. It doesn't get any easier but was thinking about how wonderful you are always makes me happy. It's not the same - not celebrating our birthdays together but I love and miss you.

October 23, 2012

Stephen,

Thinking of you today on your special day. Happy Birthday in heaven. We all love and miss you. Aunt Pam

October 16, 2012

Dear Stephen, I don't think that I will ever celebrate a birthday without having you on my mind and in my heart. You and I have shared so many birthday parties, October was our special month. My heart still aches for you, and I miss you so very much. A spirit as sweet and wonderful as yours can not be extinguished....you still live on in our hearts. Love you forever, Aunt Carol

Mom

September 23, 2012

Sept. 23, 2012

Dear Stephen (Teet),

Today we (Shawn, Julia Poocha)...(Scott, Julie, Baby Kate and your newest niece who is due in February Baby Boone) got together to remember this day as we said our final good-bye 3 years ago. Scott and Julia whipped up a meal to be proud of. We each had our individual thoughts and memories but we all love and miss you very much. A Mother's cry has to be the saddest sound to reach God's ears and her silent tears the most pitiful sight. What comforts our hearts is knowing that you are "wrapped in Jesus's love" for all eternity! I love and miss you each and every day!

Mom

Mom

September 13, 2012

Sept. 13, 2012

My Dearest Stephen,

Today marks the day of that downward spiral where you lost all hope in this life. In some ways it seems like a lifetime, other times just as if it were yesterday...as much as I miss and wish you were here, your spirit rests and is at peace and for this I am grateful. I thank God for the special son that you were and hope you knew in the deepest recesses of your heart that you were loved very much. You may be gone from my physical presence, but you will never be gone from my heart, thoughts, memories.

I love and miss you every day, Teet!

Mom

Mom

May 13, 2012

Mother's Day
May 13, 2012

My Dearest Stephen,

It was three years ago that I spent Mother's Day with you and the last time I saw you. It seems like a lifetime ago. I miss and love you so very much. I have a favorite Mother's Day card that you gave me and I'm forever reading it. Once again, I was blessed to be able to spend Mother's Day with Shawn/Julia/Poocha and Scott/Julie/Kate. I know you are resting in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and I thank Him for your visitation. There's no better place to be. I just had a dear friend join you a couple weeks ago and he's now free of all pain and suffering from cancer. Until we are united in our Heavenly home, rest in eternal peace.

I Love You Stephen,
Mom

Dorothy Keiling

April 8, 2012

Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012
My Grandson, Stephen,
Today the Lord has risen! What a beautiful celebration.
I am dressed and waiting for your dad,Randy to pick me up and we are having dinner in Punta Gorda. We will miss your smiling face but know that you will be with us in spirit, and you along with your Paw Paw, Uncle Bob, are watching over us as each day passes.
My love, prayers,always, Grandmother

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