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Steven McGuire Obituary
Steven Mark McGuire, 35, of Indianapolis died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1980, in Lafayette, IN, to Mark and Claudia McGuire. His father was a family practice physician, who preceded him in death in 2010. His mother is a retired high school teacher.
Steven graduated from Griffith High School in 1998. He then attended Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he received a B.S. in 2003 and an M.B.A. in 2009. He worked primarily as an executive in medical business management. He was a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Steven was a gifted musician, whose expertise included piano, guitar, drums and keyboards. He enjoyed mixing and composing music, and had a continuous contract with E.M.I. Music. In 2001, Steven won the John Lennon Songwriter Contest, which included touring the U.S. In 2011, he attended the BMV special event in Seville, Spain where he developed life-long friendships and enjoyed driving the BMW-M5's. Another of his hobbies was taking nature photography and woodworking. Steven is survived by his mother, Claudia, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, from 1-4pm at Stockwell United Methodist Church followed by funeral service at 4pm, Rev. Mark Berg officiating. Burial in Johnson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stockwell United Methodist Church. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com
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Aimee Dawson
January 31, 2018
I am woefully behind in learning this news and so very saddened by it. Steve and I ran together as a ticket for student govnermnt at Read Center residence during our time at Indiana University. He was down to earth, kind, warm and deeply talented. Every friend of mine who met Steve wanted to be part of his life in some way. The world will miss him. Im sorry for your loss
Alanna Coffelt
November 8, 2017
Dear Claudia,
I just happened to find your son's obituary after typing in my son's name, who is also Steven M. McGuire. I read all of the wonderful messages that people wrote to you, and I know he was a wonderful person. I lost my oldest son David when he was 14 in a car/bicycle accident, and I know the pain of losing a child. David would have been 50 years old this Sunday, Nov 12, 2017, and his loss is still felt. Therefore, I know that you still feel the loss of your son so very much right now. The only thing I hope will give you comfort is to tell you what helped me over the years: When the pain felt too great, I would always think, "Thank God I had him in my life, for any time at all, regardless of the pain, because not to have known him would have been a bigger loss". I can tell from what people said about your son that you must be the proudest mother to have created such a special person who left such great memories to everyone who knew him. My thoughts are with you today.
Liz Dwyer
June 13, 2015
Today with a very heavy heart I just found out about the news of Steve McGuire's passing. I am at a loss of words and so sad. Steve and I had an instant connection from the first time we met almost seven years ago. Most of our family and friends never understood our bond but we never cared. When tragic life events happened we always found our way back to one another.
I have so many great memories and stories of Steve that I could write a book about. This is my favorite memory -- the first time we meet I looked at him (I was only 21 at the time and so young and dumb) I told him he looked like good husband material because he had good shoes, teeth and a car. He looked down and he said OK I have it all. I never knew that one night we would share so many good and bad experiences together for the next seven years. Steve was brilliant in so many ways. We both made each other laugh until we cried. When I was going through very recent tragedy in life Steve would say nothing and just sit there and just STAYED. When I wanted to drop out of college with one semester left he pushed and helped me to finished, he helped to get my career started; he was always pushing me to be better women. HE loved me at any hair color, weight, happy/sad, careers, deaths in our families, and of course when both of our lives were great and happy. I never knew the future of Steve and I but I know God has a reason for it. I am where I am today when it comes to Steve. He transformed me to the girl he meet in college to the women I have become today. I am soooo thankful for him and the years we spent together..
I talked to Steve almost nine days before he passed away and we planned on going to lunch and catch up. I am so glad we talked. We both knew how much we still loved one another......
I love you always Steve.. oxox
Derek & Julie Bodley
June 2, 2015
Claudia,
We are so very sorry for your loss.We are praying that the fond memories and the special bond shared between a devoted mother and son will bring you some sense of comfort and strength in this sad time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Jennings
June 1, 2015
I am so sad to hear this. Prayers for his family.
Carol Terry
June 1, 2015
Claudia,
So sorry for your loss.
Carol Terry
Cass Casmir
Marcia Lamb
May 31, 2015
Claudia, my heart goes out to you at the loss of your son. I share that bond of sorrow as our 36 year old son passed away April 2014. He was also a musician. His music is a comfort. I pray Steve's music will continue to comfort you.
May God give you comfort and love.
Francine Jewett
May 30, 2015
Claudia, Steve and I and the family are heartbroken over the death of this intelligent, funny, and caring young man. May the God of all comfort comfort you and yours in this very sad time.
Steve & Francine Jewett
William Keeling - Indiana Eye Clinic
May 30, 2015
Steve was a bright light and for the short time he was here, he burned brightly. I am greatly saddened to hear of his passing. I will remember Steve for his high intellect and engaging personality. My fondest memory of Steve will be his smile and genuine kindness. He left the world a better place and we will all miss him greatly.
Chris J
May 30, 2015
Claudia, Steve will always live on in my heart. He was my first love and a major part of my life for more than 10 years. Steve was so brilliant -- a high acheiver in school, a prodigy with music and he had a rare capacity for original thought. He was funny. Physical comedy, silliness, subversive wit - all of it. He was kind, empathetic and wise beyond his years. He was someone I could rely on to understand anything. And even after we broke up, he was someone who would (ok, did) pick me up late at night at the airport and drive 100 miles to take me home. We both thought of each other for years after our relationship ended, but our separate ambitions ultimately kept us apart. I will always regret that our parting words did not reflect the mutual admiration and connection we felt.
As a mother myself, Claudia, I can sincerely tell you that you did a wonderful job raising such a courteous, capable and kind young man. If I can look at my son when he's 18 and see half the qualities you and Mark instilled in Steve, I will be incredibly proud.
Allen Bild
May 30, 2015
Claudia, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending my deepest sympathies and much love-
Nick Rader
May 29, 2015
It's with great sadness that Steve's friends and former colleagues at the Indiana Eye Clinic learned of his passing. I will personally forever remember him for his passion and brilliance. Steve had a special gift and he will be missed greatly. Our prayers go out to Steve's mother and loved ones.
Vicki Gupton
May 29, 2015
Dear Claudia, I'm so sorry to know you have lost your dear son. It sounds like he was a wonderful young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (I was in your Senior class at Lauramie.)
Kathy Zoppi
May 29, 2015
we are so saddened to learn of Steven's death. Our sympathies to all of Steven's family from colleagues at Community Health Network.
Charles McCormickMD
May 29, 2015
Our prayer and sympathy for the McGuires
with notice of Steve's death. I worked with him and assisted him in seeking help several years ago. Alert and brilliant thinker when on topic, I envied several of his talents, wit, and music. Life can be such hard work, and then it's gone.
Pamela Wolf
May 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Steven's Mother, relatives, and friends.
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