STEVEN SPINNEY

We could not have had a better neighbor these past 31 years. May you rest in peace.

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Mr. Spinney was my 5th grade teacher, i remember him caring for all of his students and wanting us to succeed. I remember he taught us calligraphy and that he always rewarded us when we excelled. I remember he took me and a few other students to lunch at the Wagon Wheel for doing well on a test and I felt so special. He truly cared about his students... You will be missed. Godspeed...

Mr. Spinney was my 5th grade teacher at Elmhurst. I still remember the trips to see The Nutcracker and H.M.S. Pinafore. He cared about the arts and wanted his students to appreciate them as well. I will always remember how dedicated he was to his students.

Steve was a co-worker of mine at Elmhurst for 12 years. Some students were afraid to have him as a 5th grade teacher, but within a few weeks, they loved him. A teacher memory was Steve getting on all the teachers in his wing to get our "snow scene backgrounds" up immediately either before or after Thanksgiving. After his retirement he remained a friend and a yearly venture was our fall lutefisk dinners. We'll miss you Steve. RIP

I was fortunate to have Mr. Spinney as my 5th grade teacher in Vientiane, Laos (American School Vientiane). My fondest memories of him was when he read to us aloud (particularly "The Phantom Tollbooth" and "Charlotte's Web").

I was fortunate to meet up with him again a few years ago at a mini reunion of ASV alum and teachers. Even as an adult, though, I could only refer to him as Mr. Spinney. It was great to see him then.

You'll be missed Mr. Spinney.

Mr Spinney was my 5th grade teacher. What I remember the most about him was he had a really good sense of humor and was a caring guy. He used to always say " Walter Matheu" directly referring to " get your math out" He told this to the class everyday. I will always remember him for teaching me calligraphy and appreciating the finer side of the artistic world. He will truly be missed

You were a wonderful teacher to all three of our children at Midland Elementary. You were fun loving and dedicated.

Mr Spinney was my 5th grade teacher-many years ago. The things I remember most about him was his love of history; especially the Revolutionary War which really sparked my interest and became one of my favorite subject & working very hard for the class to attend a performance of the Nutcracker. He will be missed!