Stephen Stone

Steve had no way of knowing early on how influential he would be in channeling me in the occupational direction my life would take. Music became a huge part of my life & though semi-retired from singing professionally now it remains so.

A great many memories indeed. Steve was both my high school choir director (1963-67) but also took charge of the choir at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where family was a member. By the time I started college I knew that I wanted to continue studying music (thanks largely to my association with him over the past several years & eventually to pursue a singing career. If space here allows I will try & share one particular memory concerning Steve. In 2004 I gave a recital (ostensibly for...

Bravo to all who have contributed to this wonderful collection of memories and tributes to Steve. What an amazing and impactful life he led! I got to know Steve when I joined the UO Music staff as publicity director in 1988, and among my duties was working with Steve to promote the Chamber Music Series (thats me in the photo of Steve at his retirement party). One thing missing from the summary of Steves life was that for 20 years he was the announcer for the Oregon Marching Band! And one of...

There were so many trips to Eugene with my husband, Walt, to visit with his dear friends, Barb and Gordon Kensler, and Steve and Sue Stone. Happy adult weekends and attending so many musicals in Eugene. I cherish those weekends; Walt and I were raising a blended family of 6 children. We needed an escape occasionally!

Steve was such a dear man, colleague and friend. We worked together on Chamber Music Series for decades. I learned so much from him. The loss to his family will not be lighter but he is free now.

Steve was a friendly and considerate neighbor, and we enjoyed our years living next door to him and Sue. We were also a fan of the Emerald City Jazz Kings. Thanks for the memories.