STEPHANIE JO BRYAN

Stef and I have been friends since 1988 when she was on the American Hawaii cruise ship, the SS Independence. I am the one that got her into bike riding, she reminded me the last time we spoke on the phone. She visited in Hawaii after she no longer shipped. We could always pick up and talk like we just saw eachother yesterday . I will miss her greatly. Condolences to Douglas and her family. Aloha Patricia Piccione

Stef was, and remains, dear to me. She was so open and easy to be around. She did not hold onto things that don't matter, and I always calmed down when I was around her. She listened without judgment, loved freely, and had a wonderful sense of humor. I have had the joy of teaching the wonderful trombone students that she so generously sent to me when they went on to college; they always came in with a deeper understanding of life, simply by having been around Stef. I'll miss her, and yet...

The world has lost a vibrant person. My son was one of Stephanie's private students. She encouraged him all through high school as well as college. We felt so fortunate to have found such a wonderful music teacher who eventually became a good friend, as well. Stephanie was a dynamic musician, teacher and friend who left this world far too soon.

Doug, Toni and Cox Family. I'm so sorry to hear about Stef. She has always been and will remain to be very special to me. What a musical legacy!

So sad to hear of Stephanie passing. We were best of friends all through grade school. Always riding our bikes and going to the pool.It has been many years since I've seen her but when I did we visited like no time had passed. Always a great friend that will be thought of often.

I remember riding bikes as children with Steph when my grandparents lived close to her parents. she was such a happy and a child who was very much alive and a joy to be around.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers to the family.