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1947
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2023
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Stephen King Obituary
One of Steve's greatest gifts was his sense of humor, familiar to all who knew and loved him. When laughter erupted in the room, chances were that Steve was at the center of it. Making others laugh, even when he himself was suffering, helped sustain him through adversity and put others at ease.
While Steve's lifelong passion was music, he also found great joy in carpentry, designing and constructing his own home and several outbuildings on his property in Hinsdale. Among these buildings was a professional music studio, where he taught, wrote, rehearsed, and recorded music. Steve also had an abiding interest in American history and historical battles, particularly the histories of Fort Ticonderoga and the Alamo, which led him to make memorable visits to these sites.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Diane Symancyk King, their daughter, Mandy, and granddaughter, Hannah, of Tallahassee, FL. He also leaves three brothers, David (George) King of Benicia, CA, Howard (Dodie) King of Groveland, FL, and Peter (Dawn) King of Shaftsbury, VT, in addition to cousins Betsy Rounsefell Morris of Southborough, MA, Judy Rounsefell of Oshkosh, WI, Lindsay Rounsefell of Chester, VT, and several nieces and and a nephew. He was predeceased by a dear friend, Jerry Pierce, in 1999.
A gathering of remembrance for Stephen will be celebrated privately. Donations in Stephen's name may be made to VNH at [email protected].
To view Stephen's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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deena robbins
October 24, 2023
Diane you are in my thoughts and prayers! He was a hoot! Deena
Joyce McCarvill
October 17, 2023
Sincere condolences to Diane and family...so sorry for your loss.
Joyce McCarvill
Bill Hamer
October 14, 2023
Steve was one of my music heroes. His formal musical training and piano skills allowed him to approach the guitar in a way that most of us "play by ear" people just couldn't rival. His warm sense of humor, sharp wit, and broad intellect made him such a fun person to be around. My condolences to Diane and all the members of Stephen's family.
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