Steven Barghols

I miss your uplifting, encouraging talks with me. Sometimes I look out the car window on the old Fidelity Bank Building Now Arvest) side of Robert S. Kerr, and without thinking, hope to see you walking so briskly by Leadership Square where I often saw you in days gone by.

I watched Steve’s memorial service online - it was such a wonderful and fitting tribute to a very special person. I first met Steve many years ago when we represented opposing parties in a lawsuit. Over the years we continued to run into each other and stay in touch on social media. Steve was a role model (if not hero) to many, including me. I admired his dedication, integrity, commitment, compassion, honesty and energy. He always showed such interest in and enthusiasm for other people’s...

Steve’s obituary is spot on. He had the rare ability to be a friend to all, even those he passionately disagreed with. He walked the walk he talked. There are too few people in this world about whom this can be said. Steve will be missed immensely by all who had the honor of knowing him and by those he had not yet had the opportunity to be touched by his compassionate personality. Cathy, you married a great guy, and you were his perfectly compatible partner. When you traveled he sulked...

Steve was a 50 year loyal friend and he will be greatly missed. His professionalism on the Beta housing Corporation board was unequaled . In spite of our vast political differences, he always valued our friendship above all and should serve as an example to all that relationships trump all.

I was in Boy Scouts with Steve and Kent back in the 1960's. We would attend meetings at their home on 66th Street in Urbandale. As I recall, Chuck Stearns was one of the leaders and also lived on 66th Street. Great times! God bless, Steve.

Steve Boatwright

I worked with Steve at Gable for 5 years and always appreciated his kindness and professionalism, while mentoring and teaching. He will he missed by everyone he touched in his life.