J. Stephen Hicks

Reading all the messages illustrates the impact Steve had on so many lives. A competitor, a leader, a role model. A giver, a father and husband to emulate. You are remembered in so many ways by so many people. Missed by so many and yet still with us every day. Until we meet again, on the other side, know that I honored and humbled to have had the pleasure of having you in my life. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Lani, I was actually at Steve's memorial service last year and was able to witness first hand the affection and respect of all of Steve's Malibu friends and associates. It was truly an amazing gathering! I was greatly moved by his impact in each of their lives. Wink's eulogy said it all. Sorry I didn't get the chance to talk to you then. I am so sorry for your loss.

I have been deeply touched by the loss of this wonderful talented man. My condolences to his family and friends from all of his walks through life

Strangely, I have almost no memories of Steve from high school; really just from junior high. In particular, we were "desk" mates in Draw-Plan...7th grade,8th grade? (He looked then just like the photo he used for our senior year book.) He made a great impression on me during that period, which wasn't the happiest time for me...thus I really appreciated that he was always very friendly, funny, helpful, and just generally a nice, solid "shipmate," if you will. I had a fun email exchange...

I was a high school friend of Steve. We have touched base recently on Facebook. It was always a joy to see his photos. Not only of nature and his travels, but of his beautiful family. I sensed his peace with the world, and the wonder he say where every he was. I was looking forward to looking him up on future trip to visit
our son. The world lost a truly good man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.. Lance Steen

I met Steve as a child while we both were living in Hallcraft. He was a couple of years older than I, yet I respected him because he (along with guys like Howard, Bill and a few others), were always nice to me. Means a lot to a young kid when older guys that you look up to are nice to you.

Ten years ago, I bought the house that Steve grew up in. I am typing this from his childhood bedroom.

Summer before last, while walking my dog, I saw a man taking pictures of the back of my...

We wondered aimlessly in search of greatness and our closeness evaporated with distnace. But in our lives we shared your successes and vicariously lived our lives through yours. You were hero to some, a friend to others, a teammate and a brother. And when we look back part of us will never be the same by your loss. In the grand scheme of things many will never know what they meant in the lives of thier friends. God speed Stephen J Hick may you watch over us until we again meet to play in the...

Steve knew that life is short and he lived and loved to the fullest. He reminds us again to appreciate every day and every friend... and to take nothing for granted. Lani and the kids have our love and thoughts. We are ALL so blessed to have had Steve in our lives!

Steve was one of my oldest and dearest friends. He would include everybody in the things he did and was a true leader. Steve kept so many of us heading in the right direction when we could have made the wrong turns in life. I will miss you my friend, but you will never be forgotten.