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Steve Weatherly Obituary
Nov. 11, 2011
Steve Weatherly of Sarasota, Fla. died at age 56 on Nov. 11, 2011 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 16, 2011 at the Sahib Temple, 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Weatherly and his beloved kitties Daphne and Doolittle. He is also survived by his brother, Brad Weatherly (Amy), nephews Will, Andrew and niece Allison of Ocala.
Steve was born in Columbus, Ga. and moved to Sarasota, Fla. in 1966.
Steve had a long and successful sales career in construction and aviation and most recently in the insurance industry.
Steve was a member of Sarasota Masonic Lodge No. 147. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH) from the Valley of Tampa. He was also an active member of the Sahib Shrine. He was very passionate about his Masonic brotherhood. Some of his richest friendships were established through these organizations. His passion for serving others was exemplified by his selfless service throughout many Masonic groups.
Steve loved being outdoors -fishing, golf and the gun range were some of his favorite interests. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the USF Bulls were his favorite teams but his friends know he just loved sports of all kinds.
Entertaining his friends with music, stories and watching sports at home was a big deal to Hoss. His home was always open and everybody was welcome. Steve loved his family and friends. He was a true professional in his work life but he was also charismatic, generous and if Steve was in the room there were no strangers. His sense of humor and quick wit drew everyone to him.
Steve was always the life of the party and he will be missed by his family and friends.
Although Steve's illness was difficult and painful for him and his family, he never complained or asked "why me?" He was always positive and looked at his illness as a wall that had to be climbed. He took it as a new challenge and faced it with courage and a strength that translated to those around him in a remarkable way. Every person he encountered came away with a new and better appreciation as to the person Steve was.
Memorial donations may be made in Steve's name to the Shriners Childrens Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steve Weatherly
Bill Graham
November 9, 2023
Still tell stories and the good times with you at Winslow. Miss ya...
Bill Graham
December 3, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
David Arsenault
November 24, 2011
Becky, Brad
I am so sorry for your loss,You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I heard of Steve's passing while boarding a plane to do what we often did together, hunt. I was so sad setting in that tree knowing he was taken so early , I reflected on all we had done together,hunting,fishing,sailing,golf and laughing lots of laughing. Hoss will be greatly missed and always remembered.
David & Lauren Arsenault, Family
Randy Bellows
November 21, 2011
I will miss my friend of many, many years. I will remember fondly the trouble and mischief we seem to constantly find when we were 11, 12 and into our teens. Rest in peace.
Becky and Brad and families will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Evans
November 19, 2011
Thanks Steve for all the great times we shared over the years! You will be missed.
Sylvia Berry
November 17, 2011
My deepest condolences on your loss. John also passed away from painful Cancer. I pray you have many happy memories of Steve to warm your heart.
November 17, 2011
Hoss will be missed by so many. I will always remember him for his bear hugs, kind words, Breakfast on the Beach grilling skills and amazing smile! Fly High Hoss...Lisa Garvey, Sarasota, FL
Mark Papa
November 17, 2011
I had the great pleasure of spending some time with Steve on the golf course and at his home for a Super Bowl party. If there is a nicer person left on this earth than Hoss, then we that are left behind are indeed blessed. RIP brother.
Sue Waxman
November 17, 2011
To Steves Family,
I lost my amazing mother Nancy Preston (Bradenton) June 26, 2011 to cancer. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I know first hand what your family has experienced and how much you are missing Steve. Mother and Steve are no longer in pain. They are going to be spending Thanksgiving with their family members already in heaven. There is an amazing grief support line on onlinegriefsupport.com that I found the day my mother passed. I am passing this wonderful website to you. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Sue Waxman (Nokomis)
November 16, 2011
Knowing Steve was knowing sunshine. He brought you into his circle with his big warm smile and easy going nature. No one was a stranger; he genuinely loved people and wanted them to feel welcome and comfortable. Becky, my memories of the time spent with the two of you are full of laughter and fun. I will think of you often as the days pass, sending you all the love and comfort I can and grateful that I had the blessing of knowing you both. You were great landlords. Steve will be greatly missed by so many. Melissa Freeman (Jackson, MI)
Kellie Hasselbring
November 16, 2011
Steve, I know that you're in a better place and your challenging battle with cancer is done but you will always remain in my thoughts and prayers(Becky your included in that). You are one of my dad's best friends and a like an Uncle to me. I'm so blessed that you were a part of my life and that we were able to share many memories together. I will always remember the advice you gave me “Never settle of anything less than you deserve and live out your 20's with no one holding you back.” We love you “Big Hoss” <3 Love Kell
Kimberly Eaton, RN
November 16, 2011
Steve, each time that i entered the plant doors, you always had a kind word to say to me even when I was so worn out from studies or clinicals. You expressed so much encouragement, that one day I would succeed and make a difference in someone's life. In my eyes, you made the difference to me. Thank you for being a such a good friend.
Becky & kitties, please accept my deepest and most sincerest sympathies. Steve was, no doubt, a true genuine gentleman.
Peter & Francine Kent
November 16, 2011
Peter & I were happy to have known Steve in this life. He will be missed by his friends. The sadness is but a wall between two gardens.
Peter & Francine Kent
Dale Hasselbring
November 16, 2011
The Big Hoss,
You will be greatly missed by all. There is a light that shines in all of us but yours is without measure. There are no words that can describe the impact you have had on all of our lives and the moments we shared. My deepest sympathies and prayers to Becky.
Susan Harris
November 16, 2011
Becky, Brad and Family,
Steve has been such a wonderful gift to this world and it's already different without him. I'm thankful for his friendship and for the wonderful woman with whom he choose to share life. That day is a wonderful memory.
He always made everyone feel so important, because to him, they always were. His smile was so big and it came straight from his big heart! I'll always remember and cherish my last visit with him, his big smile and an "air" kiss blown across the room...
My prayers are with you.
Vicki Wright
November 16, 2011
Becky, so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Brown
November 16, 2011
We will always remember Steve for his larger than life smile and sense of humor and love of life. We all have fond memories of Steve and in my case dating back to playing football with Steve and his support of the Interact Club.
I wish Becky the very best through this time.
I sincerely wish I could be there to celebrate his life with all.
Dick Patrick
November 16, 2011
It is amazing how the time flies by. It seems only yesterday that Steve & Brad were selling tile, (mostly Mexican tile back then)& joking & cutting up. Brad would do one of his famous imitations & Steve would chime in & soon everyone was just about on the floor laughing. Remember the good times with each other. Steve, you will be missed & our sympathies to all in your family. You are all in our prayers. Dick, Elissa & Ryan Patrick
Andrea Paver
November 16, 2011
A poem for Steve,
Don't stand by my grave and weep, For I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond's glint on the snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the soft blush of the morning light. I am the swift bird in flight. Don't stand by my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. May God bless you and keep you for the good you did in this life. I send my deepest sympathy to Becky
One good coookin' son-of-a-gun . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
About to pound another down the middle . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
Boat Parade . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
Loved by all . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
Relaxing . . . Florida Keys Style . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
A number of years ago when I was 'under his wing'
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
What an almost perpetual smile . . .
Dave Williams
November 16, 2011
Bob Woodward
November 15, 2011
It has been several years since I worked with Steve in the aviation industry. Steve was not only a trusted business colleague, but also a friend. I still tell stories involving Steve that generates fond memories --- and lots of laughs. We will all miss him.
Always Smiling
Robin Speidel
November 15, 2011
The "Big Hoss" a gentle giant and a great person. He did so many things for so many people. It just doesn't seem right that he is gone he will be missed greatly, I know I miss him already. Beckster my heart grieves for you but you know we will all be here for you. May he rest in peace.
Steve Yachymczyk
November 15, 2011
Becky, you are forever in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and the family!
Christina Peterson
November 15, 2011
Becky,
My heart hurts for you and I pray for God to give you and Steve's family the strength to heal. I will continue to pray for you.
Much love and hope,
November 15, 2011
Becky and kitties,
We at American Accounting all send our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Steve's unique personality and his personal touch dealing with all of the crazy women here.
Ken Burton
November 15, 2011
Steve was a friend to all who met him thankfully that included me. My prayers and condolences go out to Becky and Brad and the rest of the family. We only share this earth for a short time with family and friends, but in that short time Steve made an impact on us all God
speed Steve "Hoss" Weatherly...Ken Burton
Monte Simpson
November 15, 2011
The greatest tribute I can pay to Hoss is he was truely bigger than life and I personally can't stop thinking about him and the wonderful way he made me and everyone else feel while in his presence. He never left a man on the field, so to speak. If you happened to have the pleasure to be at Steve and Becky's home, Steve was always the last one to turn out the lights, never one to close down until you were done.
A wise man once said, "Man's greatest sin was to be boring", and that Steve was not. One always felt invigorated (including myself) when being with him, through joke, song, story or just the friendship of being together.
There are few people in my life that have ever touched my soul as "The Hoss", and for that special connection I am blessed. May god be with Becky, the family and all those who's lives Steve touched.
My friend, you were a great friend and companion..I will see you on the other side!
George Bishopric
November 15, 2011
Steve was the definition of a nice guy. A good friend, a gentle and strong presence, and a seemingly endless smile. Like so many, I will miss him.
David Williams
November 15, 2011
Hoss . . . we all miss you more than we can say. We admire and respect you even more than we miss you. You were a big guy with an even bigger heat . . . and you've left an enormous void for those of us back here on God's Earth. We were all so blessed and fortunate to have had the honor of your friendship, loyalty, and companionship. Your absence we're really finding hard to accept . . . we keep turning around expecting to see you there. We'll have to accept that you really are there . . . it's just that we can't see you.
You were one tough hombre Hoss. You had and earned everyone's attention and respect. And you were ong big teddy bear. You were generous to a fault. And it's of no surprise to anyone that you gave oh so much more than you got. You would want us to remember you and what you stood for. We'll honor your memory . . . trying to be more like you. We'll remember you often . . . and we'll often remind one another of the great things you did and the great times we were privileged to share with you. God Bless you Hoss. We trust you are in that Great Place and now in the company of those that have gone there before us – our loss is their gain. Thank you so VERY much for all that you did – for all of us. You will be terribly missed my friend. Love ya brother . . .
Wildman
Charles Daneko
November 15, 2011
Becky,
Please take comfort in the fact that, while Steve's passing is a great loss to all of us that knew him, we will all remember Big Hoss for his smile that would light up a stadium and a heart as big as the great outdoors. Steve will live on forever in our hearts. Gonna miss you Hoss.
Giles Light
November 15, 2011
So saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was a friend and a Masonic brother and will be greatly missed. Sympathies to Becky and family.
Richard Baran
November 15, 2011
I am very lucky to have known Steve from a young age, and all that have known or met Steve have lost a GREAT friend. My prayers go out to Becky and Brad, and there will always be a place in heart for "BIG HOSS"
November 15, 2011
The Big Hoss was a man's Man and was'nt afraid to saddle up and go out and get the job done. He will be missed by all that he touched their lives, Mike Downs
Jaynie Hall
November 15, 2011
Becky,
My prayers are with you and your family.
I'll always remember his smile.
Jennifer Morehead
November 15, 2011
Steve and Becky have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of Steve's illness. Since the first time I met him, I knew that Steve was special...a good man with a heart as big as his smile. He will be seriously missed by all who have ever known him, and I count myself as blessed for having been one of them.
November 15, 2011
Big Hoss,
We will miss you greatly. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers and we will make sure your love of your life Becky (and kitties) are fine on this earth. Love Mac & Lisa Harmon
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