Stephen Curtis Gilbert

Heather, I just saw you lost Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you keeping you strong, Carry on with what you two created. Sending Hugs Deb Schewe 88 graduate of MM

The Horse Whisperer. I´ve never met a more passionate horse lover than him. So sad!

Dear Stephen,

I had the joy of meeting you a few times-in Colorado and in Europe-and those moments remain so vivid. The time and talks we shared were truly special. You were such a cool, charming, and incredibly kind soul-the kind of friend everyone dreams of having. Your warmth, openness, and friendliness made every encounter unforgettable.

I am so deeply saddened to hear of your passing. My heart goes out to Heather and your family. I wish them strength, love, and endless support as they navigate through this very tough time. May they find comfort in the countless beautiful memories you created and in the love that surrounds them.

You will be remembered with great fondness and gratitude.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Gregor Kern
Barcelona 09/2025

Heather and Steven's ranch, to those who had the fortunate chance to be a guest, was more than a nature reprieve. One of the fondest memories I have, after the wonderful conversations and laughs around amazing food, was the sweet opportunity that Steve gave me to quite literally call the horses in to dinner. Seeing a herd, maybe two, immediately turn their gaze, then their stride as they galloped toward the stables, all in formation (a near single-file) are precious moments I shall never forget. Heartfelt sympathy and goodbye. And Heather, let's talk soon.

so sorry for your loss and i pray for you that god help you get through this. they say is god plan, Maynard Rome

Dear Heather and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Steve´s untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Anand

I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I pray for peace, comfort, and strength during this incredibly difficult time for his family and friends. Growing up just down the road, Steve was always kind to me.
May all the beautiful memories help heal your hearts.

You will be missed. Having known you for over 25 years both as a friend and as a hired professional electrician, this truly is a sad day. The heavens are getting the best horse wrangler there is. As you ride off into the sunset with your many equine from the past, watch over those you loved. RIP Steve.
Heather, my condolences for your loss. There are no words that can express my grief and sadness. Stay strong and remember all that Steve was. May the thundering hoofs of his final ride be forever remembered in your heart.

We are so sorry that this wonderful man has been taken so early. Our thoughts are with Heather and the family.

I didn´t know Steve well but I did know for his love of horses and his family. It pains me to hear of his loss as he was so special to so many family members and students alike. Sending prayers to him, Heather and everyone else that has been impacted by his loss.

The love, joy, and adventure that Steve created while with us here on Earth, will remain in one form or another, forever.

The Splinter Family
Gregory, Diane, Heron & Mira

He will be greatly missed but he left a lasting legacy for many to carry on in his footsteps. My heart goes out to Heather.

Dear Heather,

I am deeply saddened by hearing about the passing of your husband, Steve Gilbert. I can only imagine the pain and grief you and your family are going through right now.

My deepest sympathies and condolences. My fervent prayers are for you during this difficult time.

Justin Alejandro Lladoc

Farewell to a renaissance guy. Honored to have been his friend.

Heather,

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I only met Stephen once, when you were in Amsterdam - which must have been over 10 years ago. We took a boat trip, and I talked to him for a long time on the boat. What a lovely guy he was.

Sorry for your loss, and I wish you strength.

Henk Smit

Dear Heather,

We are so sorry to learn of the tragic passing of Steve recently. As you know, we had the great opportunity as a family to spend time at Fountainhead. And see close-up just what a wonderful person Steve was.
Kind natured, generous to a fault and with an intuitive connection to all things nature second to none. His deep love and care of his horses had to be seen to be believed. He was able to communicate with them at an extraordinary level. Seeing him on horseback was to witness a powerful synergy between man and animal. It was almost as if they could read each other´s thoughts., such was the incredible precision of the micromovements.

One of my favourite memories of Steve was late one night when you both called me to go to the barn where one of his mares had just given birth to a beautiful foal.

Our children all loved Steve. His sense of fun, loud laugh and outgoing nature.

We were honoured when Steve came to Waterford some years ago when we were able to gift him a Waterford Hurling jersey.

Our lives are all the richer for having known Steve and we are incredibly grateful for the wonderful memories left behind. It was a genuine privilege to have known him.

Heather, our hearts are aching for your loss. We know how great a team you were together and our hope is that you will somehow summon the inner strength to keep going.

Steve is being remembered by us in our prayers here in Ireland.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathies

Mark Edel Malcolm Tony and Lydia

Dear Heather, I am so sorry to hear about the sudden and tragic loss of Steve. While I only met him once, I found him to be so lovely and kind and his clear love of animals was infectious. I am thinking of you and your family as you try to make sense of this. Hugs, Kelly Queen

To know Steve is to have an affection for Steve. He was authentic and curious and warm . Whenever I had the pleasure of being at the ranch and sharing meals with he and Heather or chatting when he came in and out from working in the barn.. .. he always made me feel welcome and liked to make a personal connection. The Ranch Felt like a world un to itself and his presence there will be sorely missed . However, his soul lives on there RIP Steve. Love Susan and also Rob sends his warmest condolence

Fountainhead. Heather and Steve at their most real and authentic selves. Love you. (Look at all those dogs!!)

Heather,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Steve was smart, funny, witty, and, above all, a caring person. I couldn't stop laughing when I was around him, he was a character. I had the privilege of spending time at Fountainhead, learning about his passion for horses, and even having a VIP tour of the ranch.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Eriz, Alex & Alejandra

My condolences. I was so glad to get to know Steve and spend time with him at Fountianhead. He was a true person and positive force in this world. I am better for knowing him and grateful for the time I shared with him and Heather and their influence and support in my life. Peace to you Heather.

Heather and family,

Please accept condolences, thoughts, and prayers on Steve´s passing from the Stueland family. His kindness and memorable stories were always a highlight of my visits to Fountainhead. Steve was as genuine, stand up guy that our world needs more of.

Dave and Nancy Stueland

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Prayers for healing Steve was a wonderful man . Always had that smile on his face

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Steve from Meredith Manor and the horse industry definitely lost an icon. He was a great man. Always willing to help and share his knowledge

Dear Heather,

I want to express my heartfelt support and condolences for the sudden loss of Steve. What a shock and an incredible loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting Steve once, but I was immediately struck by his friendliness, humor, and open character.

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

With sympathy,
Rene

Sending my deepest condolences. God Bless Steve´s family. Rest in peace

Rest in Peace . I will always remember the things he showed me about horses and how to listen to them. Sending lots of prayers, he was a wonderful man and horseman

Heather, we were deeply saddened to hear about Steve´s passing. Thinking of you and your loved ones during this difficult time.

Our hearts are broken. His heart was second to none. We miss him with tears and love. Mike & Sue Castro

Rest in peace, my dear friend. Thirty years of laughter, adventures, and great memories. I´ll carry them always. Mikelynn

Heather,
Sending you my deepest condolences, and wishing you strength and peace during this time.

So very sorry to hear about Steve. He was a very kind and generous friend. My husband and I were privileged to visit Fountainhead a few years ago and it was great spending time with Steve and Heather, their dogs and horses. He will be missed so much, we will keep you all in our prayers He was much loved by all his family and friends.

Dear Heather and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Keep the good memories and I wish you much strength in these difficult times.
Kind regards,
Dagmara - Humanscale Belgium/Luxemburg

The news of Steve's death has shocked me and left me heart broken. We would send political and funny texts back and forth weekly. He had just sent me a text and I hadn't had time to reply before I heard about his death.
He had the greatest sense of humor which everyone will miss. My heart goes out to his family.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends

Dear Steve,

As a HS member I thank you and Heather being the pioneer to build this brand from ground zero to become the brand we are today.

We will deeply miss you.

Though we only met briefly in Shanghai, I've always admired your leadership and compassion you bring to our company. Reading about Steve's life, the love gave so freely to people, animals and his community, left me deeply moved. It's clear he was someone who lived with extraordinary kindness and the legacy he leaves behind is a testament to that.

I can't pretend to understand the weight of this loss, but i hope you feel the warmth and respect so many hold for you both. My heart goes out to you in this unimaginably difficult time. May the memories of Steve's joy, generosity and the love he shared bring you moments of peace.

Genie - Humanscale Shanghai

I loved him so much ... he was a great high school friend and I will miss him so much. Rest in peace my sweet friend I will see you on the other side

Steve was a a great guy and good friend to both me and my husband. We always enjoyed catching up with him at the class reunions. He was always the life of the party and will be missed. Prayers of comfort for you and all of Steve's family.

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eva Griffin Sylvester

I´m deeply sorry for your loss, Heather. I feel fortunate to have met Steve, his warmth and authenticity left a lasting impression. He was truly an extraordinary person. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

My deepest condolences. I was able to meet Steve one time, and he was gracious and welcoming.

This is such sad news! God bless Steve´s family! Steve was a fantastic guy! So many students learned from him! He had so much knowledge about Horses and riding! He worked very hard and was very talented! This is a tragic loss to not only Heather, family, friends, students, but also the horse industry! I loved to talk horse with Steve. I loved to watch him ride, and I had a lot of fun going and visiting Heather and Steve in Delaware with my boyfriend at the time! We had a lot of fun riding! Steve, May you fly with the angels, and have all the best Horses you desire! Until next time, God bless!

Had the great opportunity to spend time with Steve a couple of times while visiting Fountainhead. Great spirit and wit. Will be greatly missed.

Steve became a part of our Castle Rock Chevrolet GMC family and will be greatly missed. From sharing stories of horses to trucks to everyday life, he always had a contagious positive energy in a sometimes-dark world. There are no words to express how much he meant to all of our employees, and what he did to brighten their day. He always made time to talk to everyone, addressing them by their first names, and talked to them like family. His patience was something that should be modeled after in life. Not seeing Steve here will leave a forever hole in our hearts. Thank you for allowing us in your life.

Our deepest condolences from Nowicki Family.

I´m so sorry for your loss and I can only imagine how deeply he was loved. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.

While I never knew Steve, the words written in his obituary and words shared by the company I work for, Humanscale, he sounds like my kind of people. I´m so sorry for your families loss and for all the animals, friends and neighbors whose lives he touched.

Jen

Dear Heather,
I won't pretend I know what you're going through, but I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and I wish you the strength and patience to go through what you need to. I wish you closure and to live in your fondest memories of Stephen. Bless.

Gopi Menon
Humanscale Singapore

Steve will be deeply missed by many. Over the past 23 years at Humanscale, I had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions, including a few memorable times at Fountainhead. He was a natural storyteller-his tales were always engaging, and his passion for sharing them was unmistakable.

My heart goes out to everyone whose lives he touched. I will always remember the kindness he showed me and the warmth of his infectious smile.

Godspeed, Steve. You leave behind a legacy of generosity, joy, and unforgettable stories.

Sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, Heather. My heart goes out to you and to your family during this time.

With love,
Davina Scaringella

Our deepest of condolences from the Parham Family.

My deepest condolences from Mexico, I hope he is resting in peace and I send a big hug to his family.

Heather

We are sending our deepest condolences.
Praying for strength and comfort for my friend.

I m so sorry to Steve s family. Taken to soon. He was a special, kind person with a big heart and love for life. He will be the legacy that lives in our hearts and memories a lifetime. Rest peacefully

This is all so hard to believe... my heart aches for Heather and all who loved him. Steve was so full of life and always made me laugh. I am so glad we were blessed to see him in June to celebrate his mother's 90th birthday. He will forever be in our hearts and memories. May he rest in peace. And, Heather, may you find some peace and comfort in all the love you shared. That lasts forever.

Love all-ways,
Donna and Dave Decker