Spiros Wallace Stieffen

1925 - 2017

Spiros Wallace Stieffen obituary, 1925-2017, James City County, VA

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Williamsburg, Virginia

Spiros Stieffen Obituary

JAMES CITY COUNTY - Spiros Wallace Stieffen, age 92, a resident of James City County died peacefully on Sunday August 20,2017after a brief illness. He was born on April 29, 1925 in Newport News, Virginia. He spent most of his life in Hampton where he, his father and his brothers formally owned and operated Buckroe Beach Amusement Park. Mr. Stieffen earned a BS Degree in Business from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and served in the Navy during WWII. He was elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 1978 to represent the 91ST District .He represented the 91st District until 1994. He served as the Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries Committee and the committees of Privileges and Elections, Roads and Internal Navigation and Finance. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to tell stories of his many trips. Mr. Stieffen is survived by his wife of 65 years Jacqueline Canepa Stieffen, a brother ,Dennis R.Stieffen of Hampton, a daughter and her husband Lynn and Jimmy Haggard of Williamsburg Virginia, two grandchildren Meredith Haggard Maust and her husband Brock of Newport News Virginia and J. Marshall Haggard and his wife Lucy Kay and a great granddaughter ,Beatrice Scott Haggard of Nashville Tennessee and all of his nieces and nephews. At Mr. Stieffen's request, there will be no ceremonial service. The family would like to thank At Home Care Hospice and Home Care Assistance for the loving care provided during his illness. Mr. Stieffen has asked that memorial contributions be made to At Home Care Hospice, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation or your favorite charity.

Published by Daily Press on Aug. 23, 2017.
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Jackie... We were saddened to hear of our old neighbor's passing. We miss our "pug visits" in Riverview. Our warmest thoughts are with you and your family..... Dale and Paige Sprenkel

Dale Sprenkel

September 5, 2017

My condolences to the Stieffen Family. Mr Stieffen was a great patient at TPMG Urology. He Always made me laugh and kept a smile on his face. Every visit he was pleasant and kind. I will miss you Sir. Rest In Peace

Tineca McClenney

September 2, 2017

My sincere sympathy to all at the passing of "Wally" Stieffen. I remember working with him during the time he served in the Virginia General Assembly and in many local Hampton community endeavors.
Enjoy great comfort in your many memories as you keep him in your heart remembering his special life.

Ruthann Kellum

August 29, 2017

Dear Mrs. Stieffen, Lynn and family,
Mina and I were so saddened about the passing of Mr Stieffen. He was such a kind, loving and caring gentleman. We were truly blessed to have known him and enjoyed being able to hear his stories. A great husband, father, friend, hunter and statesman. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Bruce and Mina

Bruce Sturk

August 28, 2017

Dear Jackie,

Susan and I are very sorry for your loss. You may not recall, but some 43 years ago you made us a wedding gift of your Collington home for our honeymoon. You and your family own a very special part of our hearts.

Gene and Susan Edmonds

August 28, 2017

To all of the Stieffen Family ~

It was with sadness that I learned of Mr. Stieffen's passing. He lived a life of significance, and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his service to the USA as a veteran, but the people of Hampton owe him memories; of months and years of enjoyment at the amusement park.
Kathy & I send our condolences to the family of a man who's legacy, will way outlive our memory.

Hampton Virginia lost a legend, a family lost a pillar, and "a grateful nation" lost a patriot. Well done sir

Clyde & Kathy Murphy

August 28, 2017

So sorry to learn of Wally's death. He was a wonderful longtime family friend. Our condolences to the family.

John and Sheila Gammel

August 26, 2017

Dear Jackie, I am so sorry to learn about Wally. He was a wonderful man. Joe and I enjoyed knowing both of you. Blessing to you and your family. Pat Harrell

August 26, 2017

I am so saddened to learn of Mr. Stieffen's death. With sincerest sympathy, and condolences for your loss.

Sylvia Hazelwood

August 25, 2017

My father Sam Capino was a long-time friend of Mr. Stieffen and certainly enjoyed their many years together. Mr. Stieffen was also kind enough to provide me with a letter of recommendation for law school. I am forever grateful to him for that. I offer you my sincere condolences for your loss.

Rick Capino

August 25, 2017

Lynn, thank you for allowing me to care for your dad. It wad an honour to get to know him and listen to his stories.

Cindy

August 24, 2017

Dear Jackie,

Please know my thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family.

I know you have wonderful memories to cherish to help comfort the pain you are feeling during this sad time.

I wish I lived closer so I could come by and visit with you. Miss seeing you.

Love,

Christine Anas Thomas

Christine Anas Thomas

August 24, 2017

Lighting a forever candle for Mr. Stieffen. Prayers and thoughts of comfort are being sent to Lynn and the entire family during this time of loss and sorrow. What a full and accomplished life Mr. Stieffen lived, another one of the greatest generation has gone on ahead of us. Sincerely, Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier and Alley

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

August 23, 2017

Dear Jackie, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Wally, one of the finest gentlemen I ever knew. I am filled with so many warm memories of our years together in the legislature. We were seated near each other in the House chamber during much of that time, and each session day was made brighter for me when we saw each other. His constant smile and friendliness coupled with his principled character and effectiveness earned him the respect and admiration of all.

Ted Morrison

August 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter, Teresa, loved your family. And I have never forgotten the many wonderful times
you gave her Such wonderful memories always make me happy. Louise Flowers, Jacksonville, Fl

August 23, 2017

Jackie, Lynn, and jimmy, I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Wally. He was a wonderful person, and wifi be missed by all who knew him!

Sincerely, Steve Hochman

Steve Hochman

August 23, 2017

Jackie and family:
I am sad to read of Wally's death and I will keep this great person and public servant in our prayers. Wallace was a fixture in the life of the Hampton community for many years and willingly gave of himself
With dignity and humor .
Ross Kearney

Ross Kearney II

August 23, 2017

Dear Mrs. Stieffen, Lynn and family,
What a beautiful tribute for a wonderful man. He was such a kind, gentle man with a big heart and a true patriot who loved his country. He always enriched our lives with his stories that covered every facet of his life. We will cherish those memories forever. We are truly blessed to have known him. With loving thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Bob and Robin

August 22, 2017

Rest peacefully, Mr Stieffen. You will be truly missed by the Riverview Plantation community. My condolences to Jackie and her family. Memory eternal...

Vivian & Mark Carpenter

August 21, 2017

Rest in Peace Uncle Wallace. You will be greatly missed. Sending our condolences and loving prayers to Aunt Jackie, Lynn, Jimmy, Marshall, Meredith and family. May the happy memories of time spent together stay close in your hearts.

With sympathy,
Allyson and Hugh Spain

Allyson Spain

August 21, 2017

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