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Lori
January 27, 2010
I'm shocked and grieved to hear of Steve's death...some time later. We met through friends when I lived in Tallahassee and he came over once a week for (I'm sure) the only good meal he ate that week. We became good friends and even as our lives drifted in distance he would get in contact when he was back in the midwest. He packed the adventures of several lifetimes into his one, albeit brief, time on this earth. My condolences to you Karen. I know he loved you deeply.
Rodney Campbell
November 24, 2009
As a person who went to a few of those national parks with Steve, I can attest to the fact that he loved nature and traveling. I learned so much from him as a co-worker and road-trip friend. Steve, you will always be remembered. I hope his family can find some comfort in all the kind words about Steve since his passing.
Elizabeth Taylor
November 24, 2009
My father, a colleague of Steve's who died 26 years ago when Steve first started writing about FSU sports thought Steve would turn out to be a tremendous writer, and he was correct. I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time and give you His comfort and peace now and always.
Laura Elizabeth White Taylor
Atlanta, Georgia
debbie patton
November 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family/ the Patton's on byron rd winter park Fl (Jim's neighbors)Ellen, Debbie, Chester
Roger Smith
November 24, 2009
As a former co-worker and associate of Steve, I am truly thankful for the many, many long and sometimes all-nighters near deadline, the arduous road trips which always led to some out of the way hike and more often than not, life stories. While the years let the people drift apart, the heart always holds the sotries and adventures near and dear.
May those same dear memories help family and his many other friends deal with this earthly sorrowful time and help us all find it within us to celebrate his life by paying the genuineness and good heartedness forward.
Rest in Peace my Adventuresome Friend - Rest in Peace
Mary Coburn
November 24, 2009
Dear Karen and family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss. I am appreciative of Steve's devotion to his calling and his fairness in all that he did. He was a true professional journalist and good friend to Florida State.
Mary Coburn, FSU
Chuck Mitchell
November 24, 2009
I will miss my old friend Steve "Eli" Ellis. We received our Eagle Scout Award together, we ran together at Winter Park High School (FL State CC Champions in '72) and he was a groomsman in my wedding. I loved Steve. He was a good friend. Although we never had a lot of time to visit or talk during the last 15 years, there was always deadline, we remained close in heart. I wished we would have connected last month when I called. May the Lord comfort his wife, parents and sister.
John Summers
November 24, 2009
I'll miss Steve. I always enjoyed his writing. To his family: He was taken from you too young, but no man knows the time or the place he'll be called home. Rest in Peace, Steve.
John Summers, Jacksonville
Janice Hagler
November 23, 2009
Karen and family, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you.
Fred Murphy
November 23, 2009
While I did not know Steve personally, I read his articles regularly. As an FSU fan, I loved Steve's fair and balanced reporting. No question he was a Seminole at heart, but that did not influence his writing. He will be missed. May God bless his family and may they know his work was enjoyed by all.
Karl Sessler
November 23, 2009
Karen, our hearts go out to you. May God hold you in the Palm of His hand.
-Karl & Lori Sessler
Dave Farmer
November 23, 2009
I worked with Steve on the school paper, The Tiger, during our college years at Clemson. Even then he was a good writer, a conscientious editor and manager, and a genuinely nice guy. I'm sure he will be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues, and I offer my condolences to them all.
Adrienne Bowen
November 23, 2009
I will miss Steve. I met him through my late husband, Lee, and I will always remember the adventure he took us on in Hawaii - walking over old lava beds at night with one flashlight looking for active lava floes. I also will remember how dedicated he was as a sports writer. My condolences to his family.
Jerry & Beckie Rolfe
November 23, 2009
Karen, We were stunned and saddened to hear of Steve's passing and wish for some way to bring you comfort -- that you adored him was clear to all, and that just makes it harder for those of us who love you. Hopefully you can take some solace in knowing that Steve surely packed two or three normal lifetimes into his amazing, but far too brief, one. Our sincerest condolences to everyone who is hurting, and most especially Steve's family. Tallahassee just won't be the same place without him.
Jassamine Redington
November 23, 2009
Dearest Karen & family:
Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your soul mate, friend and husband! He will truly be missed by all who knew him! Time will help with the grief but God & Steve will be with you forever!
All our love & friendship,
Jassamine & Jim Redington
Donna Layton
November 23, 2009
I will miss Steve. I have known him since 1994. It was fun trying to track him down for dental appointments. I always spoke to Steve at baseball. All my condolences to Karen & the family.
lkm
November 23, 2009
Rest in peace, Steve. You'll be missed.
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