Steve Isham

Steven E. Isham
NORTH HILLS, Calif. - Steven E. Isham passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008, from cancer, in North Hills, Calif.
Steve was born November 30, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ray E. and Evelyn H. Isham. He was a musician/songwriter. He played piano, organ and all the keyboard instruments and had a beautiful voice. He played by ear and could play anything he could hear.
He performed with several bands over his music career. He was a founding member of the group Autograph and co-wrote the song, "Turn Up The Radio," for which he received one of his three Gold Records. He toured extensively and performed with Van Halen on its world tour.
He was a good baseball and basketball player and loved to ski. He was kind, loving and a friend to all. He dearly loved his family and they meant everything to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his sister, Bette (Mrs. Richard L. Farris), Traverse City, Mich.; his brother, Bill (William R. Isham wife, Jeannie), Alpine, Utah; and many nieces, nephews, aunt and cousins, whom he dearly loved.
There will be a gathering of friends and family from 11 to 11:40 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, in Pocatello at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center at 655 South Grant. Dedication of the grave will follow at noon at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 2864 South Fifth Ave., Pocatello, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to assist with burial expenses may be made to Bill Isham, 724 East 200 North, Alpine, Utah 84004.