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Steve Harper Obituary
Steve Harper was born February 12, 1952 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Steve passed away very unexpectedly on February 18, 2020 at Holmes Regional Hospital due to post surgery complications. He is survived by his son, Ryan, his daughter Lindsay, his niece Kaitlyn Wolf and her family, and his sister Betsy Cook and her family, and his brother-in-law Carl Flowers and his family. Steve was pre-deceased by his parents Nancy and Lt. Colonel Harvey Harper Jr., his wife Cathy Faye Harper; and his sister Susan Poe. Steve served 4 years in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a 30-year resident in Palm Bay. Steve had a very long and successful career in engineering, operations, and quality positions at Rockwell Collins, DRS, and Harris. Retiring from Harris just last year, Steve started to explore the world including trips to Portugal and Mexico as he really had a beautiful perspective on life. In addition to his passion for his family and his career, Steve was an avid musician who played guitar and bass, but mostly played, due to his life-long passion for music and his joy in entertaining people.
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Lance & Polly Kilmer
February 28, 2020
Ryan we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. All we knew of your dad was his kindness and we are so grateful to have experienced that. Our thoughts and our love are with you, Lindsay and the rest of your family.
Wayne Weeks
February 23, 2020
Rest in peace Steve. It was my pleasure to call you my friend and play music in the band. You will be sorely missed.
February 23, 2020
Steve and I had been were coworkers at DRS for many years. I am deeply saddened by Steve's passing. He was a true gentleman and one of the nicest persons you could know. He will live in my memory for ever. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Carl Hodges, Melbourne, FL.
Esther & Mike Williams
February 22, 2020
I remember Steve as very in love with Cathy and a family man. He was so very nice to everyone. He is already missed.
God bless you Ryan and Lindsay.
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