Steven Lee Desper

To the Desper Family: I was so shocked and saddened by the untimely news of Steve's passing. Myself as well as all of his East Noble classmates and friends have many fond memories of him and I wanted to pass along my condolences for your loss. He will be dearly missed by the those whose lives he touched during his short time on this earth. May your own wonderful memories sustain you through the difficult times ahead.

To the Family of Steve Desper:

We are deeply saddened to hear about Steve's sudden passing. May God Bless.

To the Desper family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the unexpected news about Steve. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

To the family of Steve Desper,
It is with great sadness that I learned of this sudden loss. I want you to know I have you in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you in these coming days and bring you peace.
Kelli Burrill

Dear Shelley and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear about Steve's sudden death. All I can do is prayer that you have comfort in each other and know God holds you in his hands. Darcy

Mr. Desper~you will always be in my heart. I know you will guide me to happiness in both basketball and life. You are a great loss and will be dearly missed! I love you and miss you coach!

FUN FACTS ABOUT MR. DESPER:
-LIVED THROUGH BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTING (TWICE)
-LIVED THROUGH CANCER
-HAD A FAVORTIE CHAIR IN HIS CLASSROOM
-ALWAYS SAID BOAT NOT SHIP (HAD A BAD SOUND)
-COULD RUN 8 MILES (QUICKLY) BUT WOULD WALK DOWN THE HALLWAYS (SLOWLY)
-DID A CARTWHEEL DURING CLASS
-ALWAYS GAVE STUDENTS COOKIES
-HAD A LOVED RaSpBeRrY TRUCK
-HEARD EVERY LITTLE CONVERSATION
-ALL HIS STUDENTS LOVED HIM AND HE WILL BE MISSED

It was with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Desper's death. As many could say, he was my teacher and my coach. In fact, it was Mr. Desper that encouraged me to be an actuary, a career that I have greatly enjoyed over the past 20+ years.

Mr. Desper touched a great many lives, mine included. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Jay Biehl
Class of 1979

To the Desper Family: The St. Joseph's High School Girls Basketball Family offers our prayers to all of you. All of the work Steve did with the youth will not be forgotten. God Bless you all and keep a strong Faith.