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Steven Bodak Obituary
Steven Adrian Bodak, age 44 of Willis, Texas, passed away Saturday August 6, 2016. He was born January 24, 1972 to Steve D. Bodak, Jr. and Marcia Carole Sale in Painesville, Ohio. Steven moved from Ohio with his family as a youngster and graduated from Willis High School.
Steven lived his life full throttle, from his hard work as a Co-Owner and laborer in Bodak Construction Company, taking pride in the drywall work with his dad and brother-in-law, Charlie Scott, to his passion at Colin Edwards Texas Tornado Boot camp as a Cycle Instructor, and EVERYTHING in between.
The enormity of his heart opened up this amazing vision of who Steven was and how he has given everyone he loved a piece of it. We all knew he was just a phone call away and he filled many, many gaps.
He will be remembered mostly as the one and only son, the baby brother, the coolest uncle, the most caring father, Season's supportive husband, and the truest friend in the entire State of Texas, whom we treasure more than all the sunsets on Snoe Rd. He was the most patient and gentle bike instructor that started with lots of nieces and nephews and his old Mongoose and didn't end with Thane, but measured across the whole world. He shared many passions with his family and friends, including things like building projects, taking pride in everything he touched, biking, dog loving aka.. the dog whisperer (or bird whisperer), fishing with the boys, and spending days with his family.
Missing him: wife Season, son Thane, father and mother Steve and Marcia Bodak, sisters and husbands Stephanie and Bobby Nicholson, Stacey and Charlie Scott and those nieces and nephews, Shay, Skylar, Gabor, Caleb, Emma and Maggie Nicholson; grandmother, Gram Margie Sale, age 94, who he had the privilege of spending sweet time with on their trip to Ohio this past May, numerous aunts and uncles, mother-in-law Mary Bubier, brother-in-law Thomas and nieces Zoe, Guin and Ashley. Along with MANY, MANY friends that were like family to him.
Steven, we are thankful for your life and what it means to us. You will always be loved, missed, and celebrated. K...Love ya, bye......
Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00PM Wednesday at Metcalf Funeral Directors.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00PM Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Lone Star Convention Center in the Bluebonnet Room.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Race For The Wounded 5411 Crest Hwy Thomaston, GA 30286, or www.raceforthewounded.com
Donations can be made on the GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/22zay3d2.
#4BODAK #FOREVER4 #BODAKSTRONG #BELIKEBODAK
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Bodak
Noreen Paik
February 14, 2017
Denny and Marcia. I've never seen a Legacy as beautiful as Steven's. What a tribute to you both. Know you are loved by so many who never knew him but knew you.
I need you to know my sorrow is overwhelming.
Mitch Wilkins
August 29, 2016
First, my sincere heartfelt sorrow for this family. They're all so very close and I can't even begin to think how devastating this has been for them. The Bodaks have been customers of mine for over 20 years and Steven was someone I always loved to see coming in my store. I don't think he had a mean bone in his body and can't think of any occasion he ever had anything bad to say about anyone. He had a gentle spirit that came across the minute you met him. An incredibly positive person.
The last time I saw him was late June or early July this year. He came in the shop for a little repair on a necklace he wore and I did it for him while he waited. We talked as usual and I asked him what he'd been up to lately.
He said to me and I quote:
"Man... I'm live'n the dream".
He went on to tell me that he was now an instructor at Texas Tornado in Montgomery and how he loved it so; helping people, teaching them his favorite sport. I will certainly miss Steven.
With sympathy and regards for the Bodak family.
Mitch Wilkins
Cheryl Leitko
August 18, 2016
Steven was a very kind and super nice man that I had the pleasure of knowing through my job at Home Depot. He will be missed by all of us that knew him. Every time he came in to shop, he made a point to speak to us and always brightened our day with his wonderful smile and personality. Always polite and fun to talk to. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, as I know you are hurting from your loss of him so early in his life. Rest assured that he is in the loving arms of God watching over all of you. May you continue to ride in heaven Steven.
Karen(From the lab) Scott
August 15, 2016
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and may God continue to watch over your family.
August 15, 2016
To the Steven Bodak family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I got to know Steven while at Drywall Supply and he was just great to work with along with Charlie and Mr. Bodak Sr. This is just a terrible loss.
Chris Sotirake
Retired Branch Manager
Kellye Cline
August 14, 2016
Season and Thane,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I loved Steven from the minute I met him. Working with him was a complete joy. He started as my contractor and immediately became my friend. I will always think about Steven. He will be with me forever, as I know he will be for you both.. God bless you and your entire family. If you ever need anything, please call me..
Ginny (Hupertz) Shetler
August 13, 2016
Steve & Marcia, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessings to you and your families. With heartfelt sympathy. Ginny (Hupertz) Shetler
August 12, 2016
Steve and Marcia, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you. God Bless. Sincerely Lil. Hupertz.
Steve Shannon
August 12, 2016
May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Always remember that He is in control and has plans that we may not understand. Trust in Him. My heart is breaking for you all. God Bless your entire family.
Brittany Wheaton
August 11, 2016
Mrs. Bodak and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts will remain with you all.
Marilyn Noel
August 11, 2016
I was shocked to see this notice. Peace be with you Steve and Marcia. Prayers for you and your family.
Denise Brenner
August 11, 2016
Season, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Thane and all of Steven's family and friends. God Bless you and may God hold you all tight through the days to come.
August 11, 2016
Season, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Thane during this difficult time. Steven was as good as they come and will be greatly missed. May God continue to give you comfort and strength.
Jonathan, Carey, Taylor & Tyler Thomas
Rana Oglethorpe
August 11, 2016
Praying for both your family and all who knew him. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Laura Allcorn
August 11, 2016
Season and Stacey, My heart goes out to you and your families in your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of your family, friends, and God hold you close during this most difficult time and in the days to come.
Ron Kirsch
August 11, 2016
Season and Thane
My heart grieves for your loss of this kind, good man. I wish I'd known him better.
Junior & Kristi Gonzales
August 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. We cherish the friendship that we had with him during high school and after. We will miss his smile but will always love him. Season, I only worked with you for a little while but as I got to know you I really enjoyed when we would talk. Prayers for each and everyone of you. Please know if you need anything you can always ask. #Wildkat Proud!!!!
The Griffins
August 11, 2016
Our community has lost one of its shining stars. Bodak touched so many lives & will truly be missed by all.
Steven Bodak Jr. was like the North Star & you could guide your ship by him.
MaryEtta Spring
August 10, 2016
Sorry, I meant Season not Summer!
Ken, MaryEtta and Jeremy Spring
August 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of Steven's passing! Jeremy is so saddened as we are also! Jeremy enjoyed working for Steven and Charlie. Our prayers are with y'all, especially Mr and Mrs Bodak, Summer, Thane and Charlie and Stacey! God bless you all!
Sasha Jones
August 10, 2016
I have nothing but great memories of Steven. He always had a beautiful smile, was kind, friendly and funny!!! Everyone liked him because he was an all around great guy and you just enjoyed being in his presence. Its heartbreaking that he was taken so early in life! But we can rejoice knowing he is Heaven and that others get to live because he gave back the gift of life through donating his organs. May God continue to surround you with love, and give you comfort & strength.
Gloria Belinowski
August 10, 2016
Season I am so sorry for your and Thane's loss. If you ever need to talk or cry my office door is always open. Take care and hope to see you soon!
David & Kackie Dunwoody
August 10, 2016
There's not a finer more polite young man around that's for sure. He will certainly be missed by everyone that ever met him - God Bless you Steven!
Steve & Donna Griggs
August 10, 2016
My husband Steven Griggs met Bodak at the Texas Tornado Boot camp. Many many stories about this wonderful man and his family. They shared a passion for the healthy life and Motorcycles and kept in touch. God Speed.. We will keep your family in our hearts and prayers. Ride on Bodak !!
Tammy Prince
August 10, 2016
I have known Steven since kindergarten. He has always been a great amazing friend.Every time I saw him he always hugged me and was very sweet.He will be truly missed!
Ray & Renee Crane
August 10, 2016
The loss is immeasurable, but the positive impact that Steven had on so many lives, the love and joy he brought to so many people will never be forgotten. Love and blessings to all.
Jonathan Lawson
August 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be in our hearts for ever.
ELLEN CAMPBELL
August 9, 2016
Oh my what memories I have especially from your teen years with Justin Boyd. I cannot walk into my pantry without thinking of you these days, when you would leave, the awesome hug and the "special" smile I got when I knew you had turned the labels on the can goods in my OCD totally organized pantry, I would shake my head and totally 100% love it every time. What a vision, what a memory. To your awesome family, wife and especially son, Steven has truly left a legacy like no other...the journey of grief is personal, love and support each other one day at a time but celebrate his life, he would want that.
Sandra Hammond
August 9, 2016
Go rest high on that mountain. Your winsome smile will be missed. So proud that you will continue to give by being a donor. Selfless even in death. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come.
maggie hughes
August 9, 2016
Dear Steven, your life touched so many with the postive ray of inspiration to so many. Always looked at the glass half full. You will be missed immensely by the world. My prayers go out to your family . God Bless.
Cathy Martinez
August 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayer's are with you all during this difficult time. May God's strength and love surround you in the coming days.
Shelly Canterbury
August 9, 2016
Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Although I will not be able to be there in person, I will be there in spirit and love.
Michael and Angela Robinson
August 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angie Daigrepont
August 9, 2016
My heart goes out to your family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawna Scott
August 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although this is a difficult time you will come through it. God has his way of letting our loved ones remind us daily that they are still with us. Its a whisper, a butterfly, or just a fleeting thought but always they are with us. May you find peace in your heart and mind and always know that Steven's family is large because he was a Wildkat and "Wildkats Never Die". Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.
Fiona Ironside
August 9, 2016
Thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time .He will always be in your hearts cherish all that wonderful memories
SYLVIA ALLEN AINSWORTH
August 8, 2016
prayers are with the family. RIP"
Karen Yackley
August 8, 2016
Forever in our hearts. Prayers to your entire family and all of your friends. RIP
August 8, 2016
God bless you in this time of loss of Steven. We will be praying for your family!
Ben and Sharon Cooper
Stacy Buckner
August 8, 2016
Praying for each & every one of you during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you. Much love...
Barbara Jordan
August 8, 2016
May God bless and comfort this wonderful family during this time of grief. May He wrap you all in His loving arms and hold you til the hurting heals. Steven was an awesome young man and is greatly missed by all who knew him.
Sylvia Belzer
August 8, 2016
Season and Thane, I wish I had known Steven. I pray that you will live your lives knowing that you were blessed to have been his loving family. You have my sincere condolences.
Sylvia Belzer
Rob Linquist
August 8, 2016
To a man who never met a stranger, you loved everyone and we loved you back, you will be greatly missed Steven.
Tami Jordan-Janovsky
August 8, 2016
Prayers for your sweet family. Steven will forever live in the hearts of all of us who were so honored and blessed to be his friends. Steven himself was pure evidence of the very existence of how much God truly loves us. For without a loving God, a genuinely pure and sweet soul could not have been created. May God hold you and comfort you in the days ahead. And may you be wrapped in strength each day. Love, prayers and hugs.
August 8, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about Steven, our prayers are with his family, if you all need anything ,please, let us know, God comfort you all, ,
Circa construction/ Jack & Wanda moore
August 8, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing Steven as a student at Willis High School. Even then he exhibited the qualities which we all hold so dear: faithfulness, kindness, concern for others, and a wonderful sense of humor.
Prayers for Steven and his family, and many loving memories from Sherry (Morris) Imhoff
August 8, 2016
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am over your lose of Steven. He was such a wonderful, nice man.
Beth Harbison
August 7, 2016
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time..Praying for you and your family!
Brandon Judy
August 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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