Steven D. Hindman

Always and forever in my heart.

My name is Jonathon, and have only fond memories of Steve. I have so many memories from my time spent training at the college, later the garage, and at the east coast karate studio. The thing I remember most was his smile. It always seem to come easy.

One of the life lessons I learned while training, was that people don't like confronting someone with their head held high. This experience has severed me well throughout my life.


I guess the one thing I wanted to let you know, is that even people you don't know were impacted in a very positive way by this man.

I'm sure you are already aware of these things. I have many more memories, like my sister being his first female student, and at the time the youngest he had taken. I'm sure that he's had many more. I always found it funny that he was the only person to ever call my sister Annie. Everyone else called her Anna. We never corrected him. I'm not really sure why. Both my brother and sister took lessons from Steve. My brother had the talent. Under Steve my brother was able to do some incredible things. My sister was fast consistently winning the reflex tests at the end of class.

He will be remembered fondly for the rest of my life. I regret that more were not able to get to know him. My heart hurts from time to time. There are not enough people in this world like him, but that is what made him so unique.

Always remembered. Never forgotten.

Rest In Peace, sir.

There are many people who enter this world and make it a better place for everyone they come in contact with. Steve Hindman was one of those people. He was able to teach so many not just Karate, but life lessons as well. I am a better person today because of him. My thoughts are always with Tiffany and the girls.

We lived next door to the Hindmans when we were kids.We played together & had lots of fun. RIP Steve. Ill never forget the good times growing up on 8th St. Greg Schnell

Tiffany and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Mom and I will send up some prayers for the tough times to come. Just trust in God and he carries you through those times.
Love-The Tarr Girls
Julie and Ruth Ann (Mom)

So sorry to hear, our deepest sympathy from the Talarico family

May God bless Steven Hindman and his family during this fragile time of healing.
Steven was a true Gentleman's Gentlemen! His dedication in the excellence to
self and others will live on through his students and those who were fortunate to
of had the honor to know him. Rest now Warrior Hindman and know that your
Ripple in the proverbial pond of life has created a wave in the hearts of others!

Thank you!
Sifu, Kyle Weygandt

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Steve Hindman. He was truly caring and respectful to all that he met. I had the pleasure of being in the group of original Black Belts with East Coast Karate. Through the years Mr. Hindman and I lost touch with each other (but everytime I would see him out and about, he always remembered me even after 15+ years). He truly touched the hearts of everyone that knew him, and all the hearts he touched burned a everlasting bond into him. You are truly Missed Mr. Hindman.
God's Speed to the Hindman Family in this time of heartache.

Tiffany, I am so, so very sorry to hear about Steve passing on. He was one of the best person that I have had the pleasure to have known in my life...and to continue knowing. I loved him like a brother.

Dear Hindman Family....

Our most sincere condolences go out to all of you.. I met Steve when he first started working part-time at UPS in Canton many years ago. Also, both of our children had the honor and pleasure of taking some of his classes at East Coast Karate.

Steve was one of the very nicest young men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Steve had a one of a kind charismatic personality that no one could ever forget. When Steve first started working at UPS in the evening....I will never forget looking down the building and seeing him practice different Karate kicks...etc.. This was before the beginning of East Coast Karate. Steve had just started teaching classes at Kent State Stark. He was certainly an entrepreneur and dedicated to his sport. There will never be a more inspirational person than Steve for all the young people that came in contact with him. Although I have never had the pleasure to meet his wife and children.... I heard through a mutual friend of ours (Todd Bentzel) that you all are such a beautiful family. This is tragic for you all but please know that Steve will always be with you spiritually and emotionally.

Rest in Peace Steve.... I will certainly miss your presence on this earth...as I know many will. ..

Jeff Gray & Family..
Canton, Ohio

We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great person who truly cared for everyone he knew.

We are truly sorry for your loss. He was a teacher and inspiration to our kids and us. I am proud our children were part of Steve Hindman's East Coast Karate for so many years. I heard it echoed at his memorial, "such a positive attitude that was infectious to all he met." God bless.

Tiffany, I am so sorry for the lost of your husband.My heart hurts for you and your girls

I was shocked and truly saddened to hear about Steve.
I met him at KSU and we were roommates in Canton and moved to North Carolina together before he moved back home.
I saw him once after that and we shared pictures of our twins( I also have twins same age as his daughters) my thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you.
Jon Archer

I am sorry for your loss. Steve in I lost touch over the years, which I regret. Some of the best times of my life, where the times we spent together.

I would like to offer my deepest condolences on behalf of myself and my family. He was like a brother to me and Marc when we were growing up. He was good to us, our family loved him. He got my brother and I hooked on The Beatles. We have a lot of good memories like having his dog Ringo jump in the pond and making family pyramids for our Christmas photos. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Joanne and Bill, we are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great guy and our prayers are with you and your family!

So very sorry for your loss. Wish our families shared more memories, but thankful for the ones I got.

Steve was a great mentor and taught so many people - kids and adults alike - the life lessons of respect for one another and for yourself, perseverance, self-confidence and courage. He will be missed by many.

Dear Joanne,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your son. So sorry you have to go through this. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Tina Miller, Massillon, Oh

Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We were neighbors on 8th st. N.E. in Massillon when we were kids. I remember playing with Steve & his sisters way back in our childhood days. I saw Steve several years ago at Atwood lake & he recognized me after so many years had gone by, I was truly amazed that he remembered me.My sister Kris & I send our sympathy to the whole family. Greg Schnell

You don't know us but our son Dwight Decker shared a lot about Steve with us. Steve was a very good friend to our son. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless You!!!!

Our family was so surprised and saddened to learn of Steve's passing. We felt he was a great person in the martial arts community and a credit to all those who came into contact with him. Although my son Nick trained with another TKD master, Steve let us use his studio on many occassions to train for upcoming tournaments and would advise/counsel Nick on many occassions.Once he even watched at length tournament footage of Nick and provided him with written comentary on how to improve. At after- tournament dinners he was always complimentary, advising competitors (winners and losers)and never partaking of alcohol, feeling he had to always set a good example for his and other students. Steve's legacy will live on through the values he guided his students with. A poet once wrote "God gave us a memory to smell roses in winter". View all the many photos of Steve, enjoy all the good memories and "smell those roses". God bless Steve on his next journey and those loved ones he leaves behind. The martial arts community lost a great leader. He will be missed and remembered forever. Fred Marich

Steve was one of the kindest, most caring people that I have ever met. His work in this world has helped so many young people. His smile and big heart will be fondly remembered.

Bill, We are so very sorry about the passing of your son. Your friends Fred & Aledra

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. I went to high school with Steve.

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing Joanne. My heart goes out to you and your family. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Steve was a mentor to many people including my son Jack He will be truly missed.
Love,
Steve, Carrie, Jack & Eve Null

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My heart goes out to you Tiffany, and the girls as well as the rest of the family. Steve was a great guy and such a wonderful teacher-he will be missed. Please accept my condolences and know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless... X O

Deepest condolences to your family. My son was in karate with Steve many years ago. He was truly a great and compassionate person. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Tiffany, I'm so sorry to hear about Steve, i met up with the two of you walking around the path at the Jackson park while on a trip back to ohio from Chicago. I really enjoyed our talk that day, we spoke about having daughters as I have 3. Steve was such special person, you and your beautiful girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve was and still is a great person,I was in Karate with Steve years ago,He always had a smile for everyone.I had the pleasure to meet him again years later and hear how proud he was of his wife and daughters.My payers are with you and your family. Vickie Deubner

My deepest condolences to the whole family....I didnt know steve well, but went to school with his sisters....My heart goes out to you....God has him in his arms...xo

JoDy Smith-Williams

Tiffany, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family the next few days and the hard times to come. Love-Julie and Ruth Ann Tarr (Mom)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tiffney, I am saddened to hear of Mr. Hindmans passing. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful girls.

Steve,

You made such an impact on all our lives, especially my son Ryan Cash. He looked up to you and respected you. You instilled wonderful values in him. You were not only a teacher, but a friend.
May you rest in peace.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

It was an honor knowing you Steve Hindman. You are in an awesome place now. You will be missed here by so many.

So sad, what a great guy. Our prayers are with you.

Lu, Bella, Mack and the entire family. I'm so sorry for your loss. You know I'm here for you... anything, anytime.

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.

Sandra. JHS class of 79

Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Janice and Ashley Spangler

Tiffany , We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Hindman. He was an excellent teacher and role model.

Deepest sympathy from the Mayberry family.

Tiffany - Bob and I were devastated to hear of Steve's passing. Words cannot express what he did for us and countless others through his studio. He did not just teach Karate lessons. He taught life lessons. We are praying for you and the girls. Love, Bob and Kay Eckenrode

Steve was always there as my other big brother, looking out for me. He was a true gentlemen and a good friend, I will miss him. I am sure he is in heaven with my dad, and they are having a high ole time. God Bless you Steve.

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, Steve inspired many people over the years and will be missed.

Steve will be greatly missed. He not only taught us about martial arts, but he also taught us about life, and what was really important. I will never forget him

Greg Wolfe

Lu...I was so sad to hear the news of Steve's passing. He was an amazing man. When you were with him, you always felt special. I could always see the love he had for his family, in his eyes and that smile. We could never thank him for the amazing gifts he helped raise The Showers Cancer ward at Akron Children Hospital. His work has touched some many lives and will continue too for many years to come.Take peace in knowing he has saved lives with his giving heart. Know I am praying for Steve's family and you all.

Mr. Hindman was a great and compassionate man! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

At an early age, Mr. Hindman taught me discipline and respect, and I will be forever grateful for his guidance. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Deepest sympathy. .God bless your family..

Dear Tiffany, Steve was such a caring, compassionate and selfless individual. The world lost a great soul with his passing. Words can't express how sad I am for you and your daughters.

Please accept our heartful condolences. We hope in some small way they may help in the days to come. Words seem inadequate to express the true sadness everyone feels with Steve's passing. He touched so many lives and brought so many gifts, love, laughter and happiness to this world. We have all been blessed to know Steve and his strength, as well as his compassion and love for his family. Hold tight to your memories.

Tiff-We love you guys so much. We are going to miss Steve terribly. We are praying for love and comfort for you and the girls.

Bill so sorry to hear of the death of Steve he was a good kid I liked him very much. If you need anything please cotact me. Fred Simon

Tiffany,
So very sad to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and love go out to you and your daughters. Steve will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Tom Funk, Sr

Tiffany and girls, we will cherish the many memories our family has of Steve and our time spent at East Coast Karate. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

I am devastated! I have known him for 21 years! Such a wonderful man! Will be severely missed!

My dearest Friends-I am so sad by this and I cannot express enough love for all of you. The most heartfelt sympathies from our family to yours, we love you all!!!

Tiffany- I cannot express how sorry I am for you and the girls. You are all in my thoughts and prayers everyday as you always have been!! If you need anything know that I am here for you anytime!

Tiffany, girls and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't even begin to express my sorrow to hear of Steve's passing. I've known Steve my entire life through my Uncle, and my son had the pleasure of taking karate from him for several years. His legacy and impact will live on. Take comfort in that. God bless.

Sending love and prayers to the family. Jon and Nancy Ramsey

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Karen Messenger Sandy

I am sorry to hear that Steve has passed away. My sincerest sympathy to the Hindman Family!

Our deepest and most sincere sympathy to to Steven's family, and especially to Joanne and Bob Miller. Our hearts ache for what you must endure. Sending our love to you.

Tiffany, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Steve touched so many lives in such a positive way, he will be missed deeply.

We are so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a guiding force in our son's life and will never be forgotten. May God bless all of you with the wonderful memories you had together to give you the strength to move on.

My deepest condolences to Steve's family. Loved him like a brother. God takes the best. See you again brother.

Tiffany, the Hindman family, and Steve's friends: you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hearts are breaking all over the east coast hearing of Steve's passing. May treasured memories of your relationship with Steve provide comfort during this difficult time. Wishing Steve eternal peace. He will be missed by all.

Thinking of Joanne and Bob and their families on hearing of the passing of their son Steve. Take care

Xoxo
Therese and Henry Harden from HM

I am so sorry and sadden to hear the loss of Steve. My deepest condolences to the Hindman Family

Tiffany, I took care of Steve 2 years ago at Roper. I am crushed to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Tiffany, Sydney and Alexandra- You are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve was a great man. He will be missed. Love you!