Wayne Van Stephens

Wayne was an important "friend" to our daughter Isabelle. He helped our family through a difficult time and will always have a place in our hearts. Isabelle loved going to see Wayne because he made her feel special. He was an amazing person who helped so many. Thanks Wayne and Goodbye. You will be greatly missed.

Although we only knew Wayne for a short period of time, Wayne always made us feel like "family" no matter what kind of day he was having. My sons, Quentel and Marino, always looked forward to seeing Wayne and telling him about their latest Tae Kwon Do tournaments and loved to see his smile and geniune interest in what they did. Wayne, you can never be replaced! You leave a legacy of love, compassion, humor, kindness, and humanity. We are all the better for knowing you. We will sorely miss you.

Thank you Wayne for all your help, love, and support with Savannah.You we're the most positive roll model in her life. I haven't told her that your gone yet, I am sure she will miss you, as we all will. Keep on smiling, Know that you are loved and you will be missed by everyone that you touched.

Ari & Savannah

To Waynes family:
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. I wish I could have been at his funeral. Wayne counceled me for almost a year and I held him very near and dear to my heart. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He will be loved and missed always.

I just wanted to send our prayers your way. My 2 yr old Samantha was hit bye a car this year on april 30 and passed may 3rd so i understand what your going threw. Wayne worked with my son Ryan who just loved coming to see him. We had to stop when we moved. Please know that it does get easier and wayne was such a wonderful guy, he is surely walking streets of gold now..

Wayne, you will be missed! I sure enjoyed working with you and loved your therapy style. You taught me a great deal. It was always fun to share a laugh with you. You helped make this world a better place. Love ya!

We played together as children, were coconspirators in our youth. I will always cherish our latest time spent together. I am glad you felt you could confide in me since you were always the one that guarded the confidences of everyone else. There is a whole in my life that in time memories will fill, I love you and miss you. Rena

From Corbin, Jena, Logan and Grandma Jenny:

In the Gaelic....
BEANNACHT GHAELACH Go n-éirí an bóthar leat. Go raibh an chóir ghaoithe i gcónaí leat. Go dtaitní an ghrian go bog bláth ar do chlár éadain, go gcuire an bháisteach go bog mín ar do ghoirt. Agus go gcasfar le chéile sinn arís, go gcoinní Dia i mbosa a láimhe thú.

May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon...

ANNIE & FAMILY,
WAYNE WAS A VERY SPECIAL AND UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL. WE ALL LOVED HIM AND WILL MISS HIM GREATLY. LIFE WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIS SENSE OF HUMOR AND LOGIC. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. FROM, CASEY, PAT, TONY AND GAIL