Stephen Blue Obituary

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BLUE, Stephen L. "SteveBo" 60, passed away Saturday at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 17, 1947 and had been a resident of the Benicia-Vallejo area for more than 20 years. Steve earned his Bachelors at Cal Poly Pomona and his Masters at JFK University. He was a fine-arts jeweler, gardner and a career councelor for 20 years, in which he worked at One-Stop in Concord for 7 years. He had an active intellect and had hobbies as diverse as beekeeping, model rocketering, astronomy and raising orchids. His most recent and active pursue had been abstrate painting. He leaves over 200 paintings to his friends and loved ones. He is survived by his former wife and dear friend Linda Aberbom of Vallejo; brothers Phil, Larry, Chris, Tim, Kent and Mark Blue; mother Patricia Blue; niece Michelle and his cat Maxine. Memorial services will be held at a later date. His ashes will be scattered in Ohio. Local arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia, California. Family prefers donations to Wheelchair Foundation (one of his favorite charities) 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danvelle,California 94506-4650.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from Jun. 7 to Jun. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Blue

7 Entries

LMT

November 20, 2020

Stevie was my buddy. At first, my neighbor, then acquaintance, then my buddy. A dear soul and bright as a star with those ice blue eyes that just sparkled. He said life was like a bus ride, some we are on the bus with longer than others; my time with him was short, but it happened and I was blessed for it. We loved our cats, went to the library, carpooled and dined together. We shared our interests and views and he was a true friend. My heart will always be fond of him and I will miss him forever - a true prince that was loved dearly.

ALEX ABERBOM

May 19, 2008

JUST FOUND THIS GUESS BOOK, SO BETTER LATE THEN NEVER. STEVEARENO (TO ME) IS MY ONLY BROTHER-IN-LAW., STEVE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE & LAUGH FOR YOU. HE IS SURELY MISSED :-(( EVERYONE I KNEW WHO MET STEVE ALWAYS SAID WHAT A NICE GUY !!! I DIDN'T KNOW HIS FAMILY BUT YOU WERE ALL LUCKIER TO KNOW HIM MUCH LONGER THEN ME.
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Esther (Harvey) Bishop

June 22, 2007

I was so saddened to read of Steve’s passing and extend my heartfelt sympathies to each of you.

Steve was the "new kid" on our school bus after the Blue family moved to their new home on Croft Road. I think that was around the 7th grade. I didn’t meet Steve, however, until the 9th grade when he sat behind me in Latin class and tapped me on the shoulder to borrow a pen. That was the beginning of a great friendship. A group of us rode the school bus together, and some of my fondest memories are of the many laughs and wonderful conversations we had together.

Steve had so many natural abilities. I remember his superb performance as the lead character, the Stage Manager, in our senior class play, "Our Town." He also was the announcer for our half-time marching band performances and singlehandedly orchestrated a successful campaign to elect our senior class officers. He was so interested in the space program and stayed home from school to watch launches in those early days of space exploration. He loved politics, and I always thought he would be a political science professor. Reading of his many interests in recent years, it was obvious that Steve never stopped learning and growing.

Although I had not seen Steve for many years, I have always thought of him as one of my very special friends. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days.

DARLENE BRUNO

June 15, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all of Steve's family. I am so sorry to have lost such a good friend. I worked with him at the One Stop for almost 5 years and we attended some wonderful Napa Symphonies together. I'll miss you. May God Bless you and your family. Dee

Cindy Fisher-Luck

June 12, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Steve. Please accept my very deepest condolences.

Steve and I went to graduate school together and we spent many hours at JFKU talking and laughing, comparing ideas and opinions--Steve never in short supply of those! He was a very much loved friend.

We got together a few years ago, shortly after he finished a round of chemo -- he was witty and had a such a positive attitude about life and death.

He shared his silk screened scarves and paintings, and when he worked in Pleasant Hill, his office walls were decorated with bright colored kites with long-hanging tails.

I am so sorry he is gone. The world isn't quite so sunny without him. Although I'd not seen him for a few years, I am saddened that he is gone. I will hold Steve in my heart and in my prayers.
Warmly, Cindy Luck

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

June 12, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jan Trinkle

June 7, 2007

Tim, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My condolences in your loss.
Jan (Stevens) Trinkle

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