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Steven Cloud Obituary
Born to Donna and Gilbert Cloud on October 23, 1975, Steve lived a life full of laughter and love with family and friends from all over the world. He served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. During a tour of duty in Germany, he first met his beloved Carina Kaiser. After the Army, Steve settled down in Tacoma, WA, where he worked for the Washington State Department of Transportation Incident Response Team, doing what he did best, helping others. After several years apart, Steve and Carina found each other again allowing them to rekindle their relationship and later become engaged.
When Steve saw someone in need, he never hesitated to step up and help however he could. In his downtime, you could usually find him on a motorcycle ride, gathered with friends, playing Skee-ball, or talking with Carina. He enjoyed being involved with motorcycle rides to benefit local charities. Steve will easily be remembered for his bear hugs, laughter and smart-aleck humor.
Steve, may you know how loved you are and how missed you will be.
Steve is survived by his fiancee, Carina Kaiser, sister, Jennifer Thuline, brother-in-law, Daryl Thuline, parents, Donna and Gilbert Cloud and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and close friends who became Steve's secondary family.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Steve's name to the following charity that was near and dear to his heart, Outdoors For Our Heroes.
https://outdoorsforourheroes.org/
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Brandon "Bonesaw" Jones
October 6, 2023
I met Steven "Everclear" while I was a Prospect with Brothers in Arms MC. As a Prospect, our job is to serve those we may one day call our Brothers, and Everclear was always friendly, respectful, and provided mentorship...Of course this came with a requisite amount of ribbing and fun at my expense from time to time, but it was worth it. When almost complete with my process of gaining membership to The Club, Everclear reached out to me and invited me to join him at his favorite bar (Hard Luck). We sat and talked for hours, and found many common interests, and ideas. For several years, he and I spent evenings at Hard Luck hanging out, watching the Seahawks, and enjoying ourselves. He always used to try and talk me in to playing Skee Ball, but I was never any good at it.
I was excited for him when he told me he had rekindled his relationship with Carina, and he was so excited for what the future held for them. He was a great human being and an amazing friend and Brother who I could always count on. He will be missed greatly.
Marvin "Bells" Ferreira
October 4, 2023
Everclear
I met Steve eleven years ago when he was hanging around the South Puget Sound Chapter and I was a Probate in the Original Chapter. We worked the 10 year anniversary gathering and as a hang around he did more than the other Probates combined. That´s just how he rolled and it was a sign for the future. Steve was always there, helping and caring for others, not taking privilege for himself. He is a great Brother and a great friend. Steve was Real and courageous. Never afraid to call you on your BS and talk through the issues you might have. He didn´t shy away but rather saw it to the end until you could walk away stronger together.
His laugh is infectious! Goofy and fun! Boy would we have fun! Can´t count how many times we met on a whim at Farrellis and then closed down the Hard Luck, sometimes singing. We rode a lot together! We made it through several "almost" situations and like true soldiers laughed about it to hide how scared we were. We then would look knowingly at each other having seen the elephant but dodged the bullet.
We are all in line going through this life but none of us knows our place. When you pass an "almost" together, you grow stronger together. We were strong! However, he did get me to my knees once! He introduced me to "Apple Pie" and Fireball when I was drinking a beer the folks in Sturgis call "Dirt". He made a particularly "excellent" batch of "Pie" that trip and I learned all the wrong things about his namesake.....Everclear! We laughed hard every time we told that story! We laughed a lot! He was really good for that.
Steve helped me be a better version of myself and gave me a great example of caring for others before myself.
I love you Steve and will always carry you in my heart. You will ride with me always. You got there before me, but I´m gonna see you again.
Steven
September 19, 2023
Steve and I were roommates when I returned to Fort Bragg from Italy. We would go out to the country club "Palameno" looking for women. He parents made me go home with him one year for the holidays. His dad sat on my bed until I agreed to go. I met my ex-wife that weekend. We lost touch for a few years after he got out and I started deploying overseas. We reconnected after I retired and kept in touch since.
Veronica Davis
September 18, 2023
It was my 1st thanksgiving after losing both my parents within 3 days. It used to be my favorite holiday, sharing with her. He invited me over in order not to be alone. And was just present allowing me to grieve.
He will be missed.
Veronica
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Janna
September 18, 2023
Probably not my first memory but, one that I will forever remember. Steve took me on my first motorcycle ride. I needed an oil change on my car and he said, don´t take it somewhere, I´ll do it. We just need to go grab the stuff. He then handed me a helmet and said let´s go. Missing you so much today cuz!
Tony & Dawn Ockomon
September 17, 2023
Riding with his Dad
Manuel Garcia
September 16, 2023
I worked with Steve at WSDOT IRT. He was a fun guy to be around and always had something funny to say I will always remember him and his Harley we would always joke with old man Pat since they carpooled to ride on the Harley with him lol rest easy my friend and ride that Harley in to the light.
Bob & Carol Fisher
September 13, 2023
Love and prayers for comfort for Steve´s family and fiancé. We can´t can´t imagine the grief you feel but we send our love to you. Bob &Carol Fisher
Gilbert Cloud
September 13, 2023
I miss my beloved son, Steve and look forward to being reunited with him in heaven with Jesus. I remember when Steve was learning to drive in Virginia and we passed our turn and I told him we missed the turn. His response was, "I can do u-turns" and he promptly turned around. My tears come from my love and missing you Steve. Love, Dad
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Jason Crum
September 12, 2023
Steve, you were a great person to know over the years. Many great memories and experiences both at work and away. I'll never forget the 5,000 mile motorcycle trip we took to Kansas. With all the things we encountered you made the trip one to remember with your positive and outgoing personality. I'll miss you brother.
Alvin Leorna
September 12, 2023
Rest in Peace my fellow soldier Eighty Deuce
Leonard
September 11, 2023
Steve was a boss a friend and a fellow veteran. We didn't always agree on things but we always had respect for each other. He never failed to be there for anyone.
Misty Wells
September 11, 2023
Working with Steve was an honor. He was so dedicated to his work and helping others. I could always rely on him when I needed something, whether it was work related or just a friendly chat. Steve will always be birthday buddies with my baby boy-something he joked would happen during my pregnancy, but I wasn't due until November-so I told him, "Well that would be cool if you shared a birthday, but I don't think he will be born that early!" Well, October 23 came and so did my boy! Your birthday buddy says hi! We will never forget you and are blessed to have called you, our friend. You are greatly missed.
Nancy Law
September 11, 2023
My first memory of Steve was holding him as a baby, I believe he was younger than 2 mo.
Rob Cloud
September 11, 2023
I remember riding him up and down the road in front on the house on my motorcycle when he was just a little guy.
I will miss you brother.
Michael Ferrara
September 10, 2023
My first memory is youth group retreat at 11. My mom became great friends with his mom. We saw each other a number of times while they lived in various places in the mid Atlantic. I think my last time was around 90 or 91 when they were in Alexandria, VA. Miss him. Hugs to you Carina, Donna, Jen and Gil.
Michael Ferrara
September 10, 2023
Remember our first time being our youth group retreat. Steve's mom and mine became great friends. Through their moves in the mid Atlantic area we visited a lot. Steve and I were like great brothers then. I think the last time I saw him was winter 1989. Miss him. Hugs to you, Carina, Donna, Jen and Gil.
Mike Ferrara
September 10, 2023
I remember first meeting Steve as a youth in my first youth group retreat. His mom and my mom became very dear friends. In their moves in the mid Atlantic area we visited them many times and Steve became a good friend of mine during that time. We were like brothers. I'm not sure if I recall the last time I saw him, but best I can recall was winter 1989 when I believe they lived in WV. Rest well my brother. We'll play together again someday.
Carl Rabenaldt
September 10, 2023
I am a prospect in BIAMC Seguin Chapter and never met Patch Holder Everclear. We met as a chapter yesterday for a GBNF event. I wish I had met him and am proud to honor him!
Lyn Dignam
September 10, 2023
My first memory of Steve is seeing him in the Christmas stocking I sewed for him. He was so tiny that he fit INSIDE the stocking. When he joined the army I remember thinking look how strong that itty bitty baby grew up to be. He is going to protect the world from evil.
Gerald Shaw
September 10, 2023
You are missed Brother. I'm so very sorry I couldn't make another visit happen this year. You were one of my best friends, and despite the distance, we kept it real. Thank you for being you. Rest in eternal peace. Love ya!
April Dockeney
September 10, 2023
He was always a kind soul. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April Dockeney
Bonesaw
September 10, 2023
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