STEPHEN J. NIVEN

Edna - What a wonderful man. Always optimistic and always ready to take on any project. When I was the humble Mayor of La Conner, Steve led his band of Kiwanis members in many improvement projects. He never judged people; he always embraced them. I shall miss him. Dan O'Donnell

Uncle Steve will always live in my memory as the kind of man you should aspire to be. As kids, whenever we stayed at Aunt Edna and Uncle Steve's house, he would always see to it that we had fun things to do. He would take us to the Smithsonian. He would take us on drives to see the monuments. He would even take us to a local festival if he thought we would enjoy it. And, to top things off, when we would get up in the morning, he would make you anything you wanted for breakfast.
And I...

March 31,2011

Steve will always be "my favorite Brother-in-law". My life will be different knowing that he is no longer among us. However, someday I know we will meet again and that gives me something to look forward to.
Love Barbara (his favorite Sister-in-law.)
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Aunt Edna, Skip, Joanne, Dan and Amy:

My memories of my Uncle Steve are very long. I remember when he took us all sleding in PA. and rushed us all home so that we would not miss Peter Pan. Another day with his car stuck in a snow bank he asked me to get in and drive while he pushed. I was 9 years old! In my career as a sales manager I often called on Uncle Steve with business scenarios and came away with new perspectives. My wife Pat and children Stephanie, Kimberly and Patrick...

Uncle Steve will always be "my favorite uncle"! As one of three of his nephews I can say that he did have a great impact on my life, as well as the rest of my family's lives; perhaps greatest of all (on my side) my daughter Kirsten's life. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to tell my uncle last year how I felt about him. I was able to tell him that I loved him and that he was the kind of man other men (like myself) hope...