Steven H. Barbour P.E.

BARBOUR Steven H. Barbour, P.E., age 58, of Upper Arlington, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at The O.S.U. Medical Center following injuries sustained while riding his bicycle on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born May 14, 1951 in Portsmouth, Oh., son of Hercules and Caroline (Miniotis) Barbour. Steve was a civil engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation retiring after 25 years of service. Previously he was employed by R.D. Zande & Associates for several years. Steve gave the gift of life to others by being a tissue donor. He is survived by his mother, Caroline Barbour; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and William Davidson, St. Joseph, Mich.; nieces, Jennifer Hamilton and her husband, Mark and Christina Davidson; great nephew, Jacob Hamilton; aunt and uncles, Angeline (Leo) Lenzini, Highland Park, Ill. and James Wright, Columbus, Oh.; cousins, Toni Wright, Stephanie (Dan) Baker and their children, Christopher and Alexis, Jamie (John) Manning and their sons, Michael and Nicholas; Anita (Frank) Meyers and their daughter, Katie Meyers. Steve was preceded in death by his father Hercules "Herky" Barbour, aunts and uncles Anna Miniotis, Angero Wright and Tom and Stacy Barbour. He was a 1969 graduate of Whetstone High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1973. He was a member of The Annunciation, Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Steve had a passion for cycling. He was a member of Columbus Outdoor Pursuits and has been leading rides since the 1980s. He's participated and volunteered in TOSRV, Columbus Fall Challenge, and Top of Ohio rides. He's been awarded the prize for cycling the most miles to the Hilly Hundred in Bloomington, Ind. several times. Steve especially enjoyed the Randonneur Rides (long distance, timed, unsupported rides) and Boston-Montreal-Boston. He was well known and liked in the Central Ohio cycling community. Steve will be remembered for his kind spirit, his eagerness to help, his concern for others, his sense of humor and his love for uphill riding. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the OSU Medical Center and Lifeline of Ohio for the compassionate and professional care provided for Steve and the family. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where Trisagion Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 North High Street, Columbus, Oh. 43215. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MADD Ohio, 5900 Roche Dr. Suite 250, Columbus, Oh. 43229 or to the Memorial Fund at the Greek Orthodox Church, 555 North High Street, Columbus, Oh. 43215, in his memory. To send condolences to the family please visit www.schoedinger.com.