Steve Robert Bales

Steve Bales Obituary

In Memoriam Steve (Barney) Robert Bales A year has passed and all your family and friends still miss you. You lived long enough to give us a lifetime of stories to tell and retell over and over again. You were a tough competitor who always raced to win. No matter if it was on a motorcycle, sailboat or on skis. While you were a tough person to live and work with, you were a pleasure to be around when you were just having fun. Those are the times we miss you the most. You lived every moment to the extreme. No matter if it was motorcycle racing, sailing, skiing, gambling or drinking. Even with your shortcomings there isn't a day that we would not want to have you here. I know you are in a better place with the other friends we have lost over the years: Jackie Paro, Jim (Fatcat) Hutzler, Dave (Slider) Russell, John (JJ) Jones, Myron Henrickson and Richie (Dick) Dorresteyn. I can imagine you are all sitting around bench racing (telling lies) about how each of you was the fastest rider. When Dick Dorresteyn speaks up and tells you, "yeah, you were all pretty fast but not as fast as me," you have to admit that it is true. So I hope you are enjoying the afterlife where the paved roads are smooth and twisty, the riding trails are perfect, there is always wind in your sails and the snow is always fresh powder. Your friend, ED

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jun. 5, 2006.

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Steve Gregory

November 18, 2007

I met Steve when I was 9 or 10,when he would stop by "Bugs" house in the late 60's on 43rd st. as I grew up 2 doors down.He always was friendly.Steve always smiled and said Hi to me when we seen each other over the years at the races.The last time I spoke with him was at the Moto GP a few years ago,he was excited about going to Nevada to visit "Bugs".He truly was a nice guy and a Member of The Ramblers in the Glory Days. When I watch "On Any Sunday" and see his #32 bike next Dick's in the pits at Sacto.I'll smile back...
Steve 50L

Monica

February 8, 2007

Thank you Barney for all the sailing tips, campfire jokes and fun at the lake... You will be missed by many.

Gerald (Jerry) Parsons

December 5, 2006

I new Steve when he first started riding. I got him a job at Murphy steel in Emeryville that led to his iron worker career. What a great guy. I really admired his courage, humility and determination. I can see his smilng face as clear as ever. Happy trails my friend.

Heather Wilson

July 22, 2006

Barney, I didn't get to know you very long but I will miss your crazy ways. Thanks for the fun times at Mikey's on the mini bikes. It was always great to see your smiling face and great laugh.

Joyce Bruckner

June 22, 2006

Dear Barney,

You are a friend that is truly missed by all who knew you. You touched so many lives and we are all blessed for having had a chance to know you. You are thought of often & the many stories of times spent with you are told over and over again...and let me say, there are a lot of stories! You were certainly a character that was always entertaining to watch, listen to and just plain be around. Thank you for being our friend.

The walk down the road past the "pond" to the "Unabomber Shack" to see our "Uncle Barney" will never be the same....but it is one we take....and we always stop at the pond to reflect on our time with you and we smile.

Our memories of you will never fade - you will always be a part of our lives.

Until we meet again My Friend.....

Race with the Angels & know that there are no speed limits in Heaven!

Missing you...

Steve Abbott - Joyce Bruckner & Family

Jerry Parsons

June 10, 2006

Barney,

Thanks for the great times!

Life of the Party

69Z

Randy Morton

June 9, 2006

barney, Thanks for everything!Your smiles, love, friendship, giving, and the laugh I hear in my head all the time. We all carry a part of you with us. I watch my litle 9 year old girl banging bars with the big boys and I always remember the day you and Mikey taught her what racing is. We all have many great memories of you and know you are with us as we make new ones. Thanks for everything Barney.

We all love you,

The Morton family.

Mike Bales

June 8, 2006

Thanks Ed. My memories of him are forever tied to the Ramblers and the many years of fun he had with them.

Megan Doubet

June 6, 2006

June 5, 2006

Dear Steve,

I am thinking of you today as I do everyday. Missing you more than ever. It's still hard to fully take in that you are gone.

Our time together was too short but, we packed in a lot of fun, laughter and love. We had "Big Time Fun" as you would say. I feel lucky and blessed to have known you as closely as I did. I love you now and always.

Megan

patty eastman-bales

June 6, 2006

I will love you forever and miss you always.

Gerry Johnson

June 6, 2006

Although I did not know Barney for very long before his passing, my Family and I feel very blessed to have crossed paths with such an inspirational person. Barney, thanks for the good times and stories you shared with us.

Love The Johnson Family

Scott Rose

June 6, 2006

Barney,

Although we only new you for a short part of your life we are forever touched with your laugh and smile along with your tenacity for competition. We are carrying on your dream of a short track on the property in Stonyford. Where every race you are in the minds of everyone there and everyone is always welcome. We miss you and think about you often. With Love, The Rose Family (Rosie)

Keith Scott

June 5, 2006

Steve I've known since the 8th grade, all through high school, and for years in the ironworkers. He was a hell of an ironworker as he was a biker and a wind surfer. I do think of him a lot since he died June 5th last year. I miss him a lot also. He had many nick names. Barney, Little White Dove, Hay Bales, Big Bucks, etc. He did what he loved best at the time he died, racing his motorcycle. Thanks a lot Steve for the great memories and good times over the many years. It has been more than a pleasure knowing you.

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