Steven D. "GV" Walling

23 years. In our hearts forever. What a difference you made in my life. Miss you forever.

22 years ago today my life changed forever. You’ll always be missed. Becky

Twenty years. God, I miss you. I can’t believe that it can still hurt so deeply after this long. I wish my two sweet girls could meet you. We talk about you. They know you and who you were. They will always know your name and what you stood for. I am teaching them to be strong and think for themselves. So I guess I am going to deserve the teen years, huh? I love you.

Can't believe it's been 20 years since you've been gone. I know you are so proud of your daughters and love watching your grandkids from above. I know they have your strong spirit. You'll never be forgotten, always missed and will always help guide us. Don't ever let nutt'in get you plum down!

Never forgotten. Always thinking of you....

Has it really been over 10 years, almost unbelievable, still miss you everyday dad, I love you.

As we ring in the new year, 2013...I am filled with the joy and hope that it brings...having a new life brought into this world, my little Ruby, makes me so happy to know the joy of being a parent and then again so sad that she will never meet her grandfather. Yet I know I will be able to tell her without a doubt that her grandpa would have loved her dearly and spoiled her rotten. We love you and think of you daily Grandpa!

I don’t know where the time goes. You’ve been gone 7 years today. It’s still hard to believe you are gone. In 7 years a day hasn’t gone by that I haven’t missed you terribly. The way you influenced my life made me who I am. There are so many times that I do something and I recognize you are the reason I am doing it the way I’m doing it. You truly touched my life and made a difference. You’ll be missed forever and always, but never forgotten. I wish I was as eloquent a writer as you were. There never seems to be the words to express my feelings. Simply put, you are missed. Thanks for sharing your life with me.

Since your grave is in NY, I guess this is the closest thing I came come to where I can kind of speak to my father. The pain never goes away, Dad. It hurts now like it hurt then and it will always hurt. I miss you so much...I think of you all the time. I love you!

Thinking about you today....love you and miss you tons :)
Your daughter "Julia J Rascal Behavior"

Memories of you are like seedlings that continuously blossom throughout each and every season... your curlie girl friend

my name is sabrina francis , i live in broklyn ny

My condolences to the family!

I was very shocked to learn that Steve was no longer with us, but I can bet he is having a great time above. Steve was a year a head of me in school, but generally got to play with our sophomore team or JV team, as he did not play much varsity his junior year. I remember one game in particular. It was Steve’s senior year and we were playing Riverton there in Riverton. Steve did not start, but come early the second half, KW was up 14 points or more and Steve was called to go into the game next time Riverton had the ball on defense.

He came running over to me and asked me for my mouth peace as he did not have his, and would not get to play. Of course, that put me in the same predicament if I gave him my mouthpiece and was called to play. With reluctance, I gave it to him and he went in to play defense. I was then later called to go in on a kick off the next serious, after we had just scored. JO, want to onside kick the ball and he want me there to recover the kick. Franticly I searched the sideline for Steve to get my mouthpiece back. He was reluctant to give it back but I told him, hey, I am going into the game right now. He had tossed my mouthpiece to me but it feel short and into the sandy soil. With not time to spare or rinse it off, I went into the game with it coated gritty sand and all (YUCK)! I did however recover the onside kick.

I did also get to coach one of Steve's Nephews here in town during the late 1990’s along with my son Stephen, on our 15-year-old Senior Baseball team. I will never forget Steve and his love for sports and his older brother Randy, who took me under his wings as a sophomore at KW. Besides playing football, I got to play one season of Connie Mack baseball with Randy on the Kiwanis Baseball Team, we took the league and state that year. Both, Steve and Randy treated me as a friend and a teammate. I will never for get them or their friendship.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

I still miss you, Dad. And I love you. Your spirit is still guiding me today. Thank you for all you did.

Shocked to hear about Steve, graduated high school with him, he was always upbeat and a hoot to be with! Will miss him

Was just sitting here and my dad came to my mind. Hard to believe that it has allready been 5 years. Like always, I missed him very much on my birthday, which was Tuesday the 19th. It gives me peace to think that maybe he can see me and the woman I have grown up to become. I still love and miss you, Dad.

Was just thinking the other day How much time had pasted, Wondering if the time had made a Difference, Nope, Miss Steve every passing Day

We all miss Him ! As the days go by we all need to remember to tell the one's around us how they touch our hearts, and how much we are all loved, I will always have this hole in me knowing that I can not reach out for advice, a kind word once in awhile, I love you all Tim Thanks

Dear Wallings,

I missed Steve today. I guess I think of him lots of days and today I just felt like seeing him again. I'm glad these pictures are here. His was an example that I carry always in my heart. What a very good man he was. As I embark on my first marriage ( 2 months today ), I think about the kind of husband he was to Becky. I am glad to have seen love like theirs, it helps me to set my own expectations. I love and miss all you Wallings. Be well.

Love,

Sharon

*A POEM I STUMBLED UPON THAT REMINDED ME OF MY FATHER*

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People are of two kinds, and he

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Was the kind I'd like to be

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Some preach their virtue, and a few

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Express their lives by what they do

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That sort was he. No flowery phrase

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Or glibly spoken word of praise

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Won friends for him. He wasn't cheap

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Or shallow, but his course ran deep,

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And it was pure. You know the kind.

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Not many in life you find

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Whose deeds outrun their words so far

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Then more than what they seem, they are.

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--Author Unknown

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I still love and miss you, dad. As college nears, I think of you and will make you proud...I promise.

Always and forever,Andrea.

Stevie-gv ~ Never to be forgotten.

Curlie Girlie

The loss of my cousin Steve is devastating. He was a wonderful man, and a joy to my Aunt Wanda and Uncle Floyd. His parents, brothers, wife and daughters as well as his extended family will truly miss him. Just remember, someday we will all be together in a wonderful place.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful father. He was so handsome. Sometimes we are unable to understand why our loved ones have to leave us behind. Be strong during this hard times... Steven's entire family is in my thoughts.

Rebecca...You are truly a gifted, and obviously wonderful person. My heart goes out to you on your loss of such a wonderful man/friend/husband. We should all be so lucky in life to have what you did. As I go on "Legacy" to talk to my sister, I read about Steve and saw so many comparisons. My sister, MaryAnne, was truly beautiful, a good, kind, loving, extremely giving person, whose life was suddenly cut short at the young age of 51. You truly touched me, and I thank you for that. It really helps.

Rebecca,



I am deeply touched by the wonderful tribute that you have written about Steve. Although I had only met Steve on a couple of occasions, I can clearly see Steve through your writing.



Thank you for sharing Steve from your heart.

becky

I know you miss Steve... we all do..he will always be w/ us in our hearts and minds

take care

Phil

Dear Rebecca: This essay really touched my heart. You are a gifted writer and your description of your late husband is alive with witty detail and great warmth.He must have been a wonderful person and he was so lucky to have you in his life. I guess you were both fortunate to touch each others' lives. It's very sad to know that such a good, decent and fun-loving person is no longer with us. I hope you find comfort in thinking back over the terrific memories you have.Again, my deepest sympathy to you and his family. fondly, Rita

I never knew Steve but he sounds like an incredible person. You are all very lucky to have been blessed with him for as long as you were

I AM SADDENED A GREAT DEAL WITH THIS LOSS OF SUCH A FUN LOVING FRIEND THRU MY YEARS IN SCHOOL. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIM AND THE FAMILY MEMBERS HE LEFT BEHIND. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

To the entire Walling family:



I only learned of Steve's passing today, April 3. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. It was only a few months ago that Steve and I corresponded and reminisced about our days of growing up on 11th Street in Casper and all the sports activities at KWHS some 30 years ago.



Steve, you will not be forgotten.



To the Walling family, may the strong but gentle arms of our Lord craddle you close and comfort you during this time of loss and in the days ahead. I will pray for you all.



"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2

Dear Rebecca:I was very sorry to learn of Steven's passing. I hope the wonderful memories and love you shared with him will sustain you through this difficult time. Please know my prayers are with you. Sincerely, Rita Richards

We have just returned from a trip and learned of Steves sudden passing. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you Rebecca and also to Floyd & Wanda. We met you both in 1996 or 1997 when you were visiting Modesto just before the holidays. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

I was away on business travel when I heard the news about Steve. I didn't know him well when he worked at LeCroy--but he seemed like a nice guy. My deepest sympathy goes to Rebecca--who I knew quite well when she worked in my department several years ago. I hope she has many fond memories of her time with Steve.

Dear Becky,



Every day I think about what to say to you but there are no words that can deeply say how sorry we are for your loss. You must always cherish those wonderful times and memories that you and Steve shared. You and Steve depended upon each other and always included one another in all the things you did and thought. It is the strength you have that will get you through each day and the thoughts of all the smiles you shared together. Steve was a very devoted husband and a great father. You share two beautiful girls and such wonderful times. We will miss Steve and will pray for you and your family. We love you Becky!

Let us celebrate the life of Steve Walling with thankfulness to the Lord who created him.

Let us celebrate his life which we all shared with him.

Let us celebrate his goodnes and kindness to his family and others.

Let us celebrate his humor and smile enabling us all to enjoy his presence.

Let us celebrate his loving extended family who go forward in the future to emulate his life.

Let us thank the Lord for Steve whose memory will be remembered and celbrated by all who love him.

Steve's first wife, Janet, and I were college roommates and have stayed in touch over the years. Although I never met Steve, Janet has related to me what a good father he was to their daughters. It speaks highly of him that she remembers him fondly. My most sincere condolances go out to all his family, especially to Julia and Andrea.

Rebecca,



I know there aren't any words that can give you true comfort at this difficult time in your life, but I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your happy memories will somehow help to ease the pain of your loss.

Steve,

You were definately the coolest dad I ever met! You treated me as if I was his own daughter, vitamins and all. I see you in Julia and Andrea-you will live forever through them. I miss you and will always love you! Becky, you're the greatest!

With Love,

Your other daughter,

Carla

I only got to know Steve for a short time. But, in that time I came to know him as a genuine, warm and friendly person. He was very helpful in talking to me while my wife was ill. I will miss Steve.

- John Dessanti

Hi Becky'

I want to send you my sincere

condolenses for the untimely death of Steve.You are in my thougts and prayers.

God bless you.

Love Helga

A friend/cooworker of Randy's...



I never met Steve, but from what I understand he sounded like the kind of guy we need MORE of on this earth.



I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Rebecca

I never really knew Steve, only met him one time, but did know Tim an Randy. And of course his parents I count as dear friends of mine. You can count on them for any support you need. You probably think its impossible to go on, but believe me

with the support of people like Wanda and Floyd you will. I lost my husband quite suddenly, an they were there for me like they will be for you

Bless you,

Luveda Grayson

Here is a picture to remember Steve
by. The love and friendship he gave us will be in hearts forever.

Becky,



You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. May God give you strength to go on with your life and may the years of wonderful memories wrap themselves around your heart and keep you safe and warm. Your friends are always here for you, we love you.

There are no words to express the loss that I feel. My father was my rock, my wisdom, and my friend. My father gave me endless support in everything that I tried to or have accomplished. I feel that he would of done anything for me, and he did. All I had to do was ask. I miss him terribly and always will. My hope comes from knowing that I will see him again someday in a better place than here. I am sad that he won't be here to guide me through some tough choices that I have ahead of me during college. But I know all I have to do is listen because he has engraved so much of his advice in my heart that I will know the right choice. My father would load me up with hours of advice, some that went in one ear and out the other, but most of it stuck. I don't know how he got to be so smart, but I will strive for that for the rest of my life. I love you dad. P.S. I'll keep cheering for the Yankees for ya!!

Rebecca,



My heart and thoughts go out to you! I was away last week and as a result, could not pay my respects to you sooner. Hopefully the beautiful moments and special times that you shared together will in some way comfort you during this difficult time!



Sincerely,

Mark

Hello, I'm a highschool classmate of Steve's and I just wanted to send my condolences. I was shocked to hear about Steve. Although we never had contact after highschool, he is one of the classmates I can remember very clearly. He always had a smile and it didn't matter who he was talking to, he didn't have a bad thing to say.

steve walling family.I am so sorry to here about steve. I've known steve since high school. steve was always striving to do better. he had that winning spirit. I remember the wild white water raft trip we took together with a bunch of our friends. I have wounderful memories of the time steve visited me at jackson lake lodge. Steve always talked about his daughters and how he enjoyed their visits. I rember steve as my buddy.

Becky-- My thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in the thought that Steve's soul/essense will live on. What he has given you (the growth, the love, the way of looking at the world) will never vanish. With love--Kim (Sharon's friend)

I believe Steve left this life with having won the greatest of gifts any man could ever want to achieve, but not all are given the chance. Finding the love of his life, his ever-lasting darling wife, and two beautiful daughters who will one day be joined once again in a different life.



I will always feel blessed to have had the chance to be part of Rebecca and Steve’s life. They are one of a kind. Steve was like the brother I never had, and I will hold his memory within my heart forever.



May God bless you Rebecca, and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



With Love, Tina

Rebecca,

I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved husband - you have my deepest sympathy. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you always and remember you have the best guardian angel watching over you.

Diane

Rebecca and girls,

Wanda and Floyd have been my dear friends for many years. I've known Steve since he was a young boy. When I heard the news of Steve's death, I felt as if I'd lost a son. Wanda and Floyd have always spoken fondly of you. Having lost my late husband I can relate to your loss, I felt like I'd lost my best friend. We have the hope of seeing Steve in heaven. May God bless you.

Sincerely,

Pauline Farmer Vendel

To Julia and Andrea

We hope you find comfort in the good times you had with your Dad and in knowing you made him happy and proud. Love Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jack



To Rebecca,

It was good to get to meet you at Julia's graduation. Though we don't know each other well,our hearts go out to you at your sudden loss of Steve.



To Wanda and Floyd

Our children are a part of our souls no matter how old they are. Please accept our heart felt sympathy.

I only met Steve once but in that 30 minute encounter found him to be a kind and gentle person with much love for his mother and father and a knowledgeable person when it came to computers and their inner workings. Thank you Wanda and Floyd for having such a personable and knowledgeable son and who seemed like, had their been time, would have been a very good person to know. My heart is heavy with your loss and I hope that you will be comforted with the thought that God only takes the best and that Steve will always be the angel on your shoulder to guide you. Love forever to my best friends in the world Wanda and Floyd. Love Sue

Where do you begin when something like this happens?



Steve was my cousin and I only met him through Christmas cards and recent emails. From all the enteries I have read, I see now that I missed out on knowing a wonderful person. My mom (Aunt Sue)always talked about all of my Walling cousins, but when your family is spread out over the US it is hard to keep in contact with everyone. When Steve wrote to me, he always had wonderful things to say about my mom and he said he would forever miss his Aunt Sue. Well, Steve it is my turn to say you will forever be missed by me. Steve I wish I had, had the chance to meet you face to face instead of through pens and pencils. You will always be part of my heart as we are blood and that is something that can never be taken away.



Uncle Floyd, Aunt Wanda, Rebecca, Randy, Tim, Terry and my two second cousins (Steve's daughters), please know that you will always be in my heart and prayers.



Rest peacefully Steve as you now enter the gates of heaven and join the rest of the Wallings that have been taken from us, to watch over us, and be our guardian angels. I know that your Aunt Sue and Grannie embraced you with open arms and one day I will to.



With love,

Denise & Scotty Hudson

Tom Green

Tommy Green

Steve, my dear friend !



We've met the first time so many years ago. You helped me to get around in Colorado Springs the first time i was over there. The next times, you invited me to your house, met Janet and we had some dinners and lots of fun. During the next visit in CO, Julia was just a couple of weeks old. Still remember the enjoyable pleasure to get invited to your parent's house for a barbecue dinner with lots of your relevants. What a great family, so open minded and i felt so connected.

Then you had the chance to come along to Germany, met my wife Sigrid and our new born Christine. You were so proud to show us the most recent pictures of Julia and Andrea.



Then your divorce and your move to NY.



I had the chance the other day to come along and spent a couple of days at your appartment. There i met Becky the first ( and only ) time in person. Your sofa was not the most convenient one, but there were just enough beers to find the sleeping bag to catch some rest.

Unfortunately, you never made it again to Germany in your new job. We exchanged letters and more recently enjoyed the pleasure of email with the possibility to attach electronic pictures. Was great to see Julia and Andrea turning into grown-up beauties and you were so proud of them. The pictures we sent were from Greece during our last vacation. We extended our invitations to Becky and yourself to come along to show you the most pretty places in Europe. You promised to come along the other day.

One of your last emails was a bit horrifying. You informed us about your cancer and we were so happy that you told us that the doctors claimed you to be cured.



By email we wished Becky and yourself a happy and healthy new year.



What a surprise the other day when Becky called. Wish she would not had to call. The news were not good at all. Two hours later i logged into my emails and found Becky's invitation to your 10th anniversary in June.



My dear friend - thanks again for the chance to being able to call you my friend, thanks for the opportunities you gave me to meet your family, your kids Julia and Andrea, and last-but not least Rebecca. Thanks again for the time we were allowed to spend together, thanks again for your friendship and thanks again for that wonderful experience.



My dear friend - farewell and rest in piece. You will not be forgotten and our memories will be with you.



My dear Rebecca and the whole Walling family - we know what you've lost with Steve. We feel with you and we will include Steve in our prayers. I do not find other words to let you know how sorry we are about the loss of such a beautiful person and friend.



Bernhard, Sigrid, Christine, Hannes and Magdalena Montag,



Ebersberg, Germany Feb 11th, 2001

As the mother of Steves two girls, I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Steve Walling, Daddy.

Andrea, age 14, and Julia, age 18, NEVER, in the 12 years after the divorce, asked the question¨Does my Daddy love me?¨

They knew Steve loved them with all his heart and he reminded them of his love with every visit, phone call, letter and gift.

We all know that no matter how devoted a father is to his children, a new wife sometimes puts obstacles in his path. God bless you Rebecca for never doing that. In fact, you loved the girls as your own. My hope is that you will always continue to be a part of their lives.

Thank you to Rebecca's immediate family- Grandma Sandy, Fred, Alexie, and Adam. You embraced the girls and always made them feel like part of your family too. To other family and friends - again, thanks for your gifts of love to the children.

Steve, you are in Heaven now ,but always know that the girls adored you. You can be proud of our babies.

Love, Janet

WE LOVE YOU SON





To all Steve's friends and fellow co-workers and extended family: We thank you so much for all the wonderful kind words and messages to Steve. I am so sorry the Doctor would not allow me to attend. This is a wonderful instrument to enable us to take part.



Steve was born in Okla City, Okla ..,Aug 30, l953... a beautiful eight pound 6 oz with a head full of hair. I've often said he was born talking. His older brother Randy was only 14 monts older, and Steve soon worshiped his older brother and tried to mimic everything and make every step he did. Randy was often scolded and taught to set a good example for his baby brother. As they grew older Steve took advantage of this and often held his brother hostage on the threat of I'm going to tell Mom..if you tell on me..Steve was a curious child with a great imagination .He spent hours squat beside a red ant hill studying the way they built the ant hill. Every venture out of our home whether it be to Sunday School or a Birthday party, he came home full of questions. We would talk for hours about why and where . About the choices people made with their lives and why. Life was a constant study for Steve.

We used to sit and watch the Yankee's and Dodgers play baseball and Steve became a avid Yankee fan. Mickey Mantle was from Okla. and Steve's favorite player in the fifties.

The boys played sports year around.

As the younger boys came along he felt responsible for challening and directing their lives.. He continued this advise throughout their lives. For many years we sat at a ballgame night after night. Football, basketball,baseball. I always said if you could kick it , throw it or pitch it they loved somekind of ballgame. Steve loved to go camping and we started out with just a tent. He loved to fish. He never took to hunting when we moved to Wyoming. His first trip out , as he told it,this beautiful creature turned and looked him in the eye and he couldn't pull the trigger. Steve started working following his graduation from high school. He started with stocking schelves at a grocery store. He went on to construction and the coal mines. He even had a job delivering oxgen in Denver. This always amazed me, he drove into town secured the job assuring the man he would have no trouble finding his way around. Purchased a city map and drove. Of course this did not last too long. . He was close to 25 years old before he seriously decided to go off to Arizona and get his engineering degree. He tackled school like he did everything else. He went to school for 8 hours a day and studied for 8 hours a day. Getting the highest marks and learning the most as he took no time off and went straight through school. Steve had a wonderful inquistive,creative mind, and he challenged us all as a family to be the best we could be. He was just here a few weeks ago for which I will be forever grateful. And true to form he was challenging me to join weight watchers and shaking my vitamin bottle and removing the salt shaker. The true test of a parent is to love with all your heart and soul and be able to let them go , . The sad part of seeing them go, is the distance in miles.Not being able to be a part of their daily lives. Steve , you soared high. You made us so proud, you touched a lot of lives. You left us with two beautiful and smart granddaughters.An extended family in New York and Montana. We thank God for allowing us to have you in our lives for 47 wonderful years. We love you son and will never ever forget you .I don't understand why God allowed this to happen and would have gladly taken your place.I pray that God gives Rebecca super human strength to continue on. We will always be here for this family..Good Bye my beautiful son.

Rebecca:

We are thankful that we were able to share ourselves with you over this extremely difficult time. You know how much we loved Steve, and especially when you were in the same room together. As they say, sometimes the brightest stars fade the most quickly, and Steve was definitely a shooting star amongst them all. He touched everyone in his own personal way, as seen by the outpouring of love at the funeral home, and the incredible line of people, who came to lend their support.



Andrea & Julia:

Firstly I hope I'm spelling your names correctly. You're both beautiful, intelligent, and incredibly strong young women. You're definitely Steve's girls. Know that you have an extended family that loves you. I hope you allow us the privelege of staying a part of your life. I know Steve always wanted us to meet.



The Walling Family:

Vicky and I truly mourn your loss, too. I feel so fortunate to have met TJ (short for Tim and Jeff -- which is which I'll never know -- that's a joke, Jeff). Do me a favor guys, give Floyd and Wanda a hug for me, because their son was an exceptionally special friend, and brother to me.





If you recall in my words during the funeral I said that Steve was love. . . I wanted to share what the bible said love is, and how I saw Steve:



"Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous, it does not put on airs, it is not snobbish . . . Love does not rejoice in what is wrong but rejoices with the truth. . . When I was a child I used to talk like a child, think like a child, reason like a child. When I became a man I put childish ways aside. . . There are in the end three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love."

TO THE WALLING FAMILY AND OUR PERSONAL FRIENDS WANDA AND FLOYD. PLEASE EXCEPT OUR REGRETS AND KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

When you look back, What you will remember are those times when kindness made a difference in your life. My Deepest Sympathy.

Rebecca and dearest family of Steve:

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I was just informed tonight by Randy of the sad news. Steve was a classmate and friend at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming - class of 1971. We are just now in the process of planning our 30th Class Reunion. We will truly miss Steve, but we all should be thankful that we were able to know him and enjoy life with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rebecca & Family,



Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. You have my deepest sympathies. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.

Rebecca:



I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. I would have attended the wake; but, I only found out about his death today, April 6th. My prayers and deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you.



Paulette

Rebecca -



I came to the wake Wednesday night, but couldn't find an oppurtunity to speak with you directly.

I'm sorry for that, but perhaps it's just as well. I recall how annoying I found it at my father's funeral a couple years back, as dozens of people whom I knew marginally (some not at all) came to offer sentiments that for the most part seemed to me a request that I help them deal with their grief. You have enough of your own right now, and certainly don't need mine or anyone else's.



I just wanted to tell you that I believe I'm a wiser and happier man for having known Steve,

and was very glad for the oppurtunity to renew acquaintence with him here at Pentek. We'll all be feeling his loss for a long time to come. Cherish your memories, because that's where the spirt lives on. Find your peace where you can.



All my best -



Marc Lee

Rebecca and Family:

Our hearts and thoughts are with you at such a trying time. And they will remain with you in the days to come. Our family would like for you and your family to know you will be in our hearts and prayers today and in the days to come.

With All of Our Love

And Deepest Sympathy

The Wallings (OKLA.)

To Rebecca and all of Steven's family and friends-



My heart felt condolences on the loss of your beloved Steve. My thoughts and well wishes have been with you during this time and will continue through all the days to come.

Rebecca:



My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. Although I did not know Steven, may the love and memories you shared together be the stronghold of your union forever and ever.

With my deepest sympathy.

Rebecca:



I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. It is always hard to lose some close to us, and Steven was so young.



Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.



Liz Barrow

Rebecca,



I am very sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

walling family.i didnt know steve really well. i only met him when he would visit here in colorado with his mom and dad. he was always upand you could see the love he had for wanda and floyd. they did abeautiful job of raising him and giving him the important values of life. he knew family came first, friends were valuable and helping to make people reach higher for goals was part of his make-up.my prayers are with all of the family.

Rebecca,

Warm thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow. Wishing you comfort and peace.

Rebecca,

My heart and thoughts are with you during this trying time.

I'm glad I got to know Steve over this last year, I will cherish the memories forever.

I have never met Steven but his brother Randy has been my best friend, buddy and even life support through some very rough times for the past 14 years. I know by knowing Randy that Steven had to be a wonderful person. I have even had the pleasure of meeting Wanda and Floyd who made me smile, laugh and just feel good about myself. By knowing these people I almost feel I know a little about Steven. I know words cant begin to express or explain the pain and loss so many people feel at this time. My prayers have been with you all and I wish you the very best during this time. God Bless You All, Rick

Our deepest sympathy. May God bless all of you.

Dear Rebecca,



Although I can't know all you are going through, I want to tell you that I hope that the loving memories of all you shared will comfort you during this very rough time in your life. May you find peace in the faith of GOD.



My DEEPEST sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Lydia

There are many powerful words that describe Steve Walling. Husband, Father, Boss, Mentor, somehow in each of these roles what he conveyed to the people he knew was, Friend. This is the title I believe he would have most wanted to have. Steve had an honest love for people and a sixth sense for knowing how to put others at ease. I think he’d be proud to know that his legacy is that of a cherished friend.



When I first met Steve, I didn’t make it easy for him. I mistakenly felt that he had thrown my friend Rebecca’s life into turmoil. Within months of knowing him, she changed her life radically in order to be with him, and her friends stood by trying to comprehend the lengths she was determined to go to in order to be with him. She was ready to lose everything, her family and friends if necessary. All these years later, it is abundantly clear to me that Steve’s capacity to love Rebecca could more than have made up for her losses. Of course he encouraged her to be patient with all of us, and we eventually came around, as we came to know Steve and understand that their love was inevitable. Just an unavoidable clash with destiny. There is no length that those two wouldn’t go to, to support one another. Having been a witness to their love I can only say that it was the stuff that dreams are made of. Together Becky and Steve have lived the love that all great romance novels aspire to be.



Steve has set many examples for all of us. The most powerful of these being, love your family! But beyond that , if you can imagine that more was possible, he took it upon himself to guide all he encountered with inspiration and hope. Steve was a believer in success. He was an influential mentor to many of his colleagues. I admired his ability to hold down a complex and I imagine, demanding job. To his credit he never brought home so much as a vague sign of stress. When Steve was home…that was all that mattered…,Giving strength and guidance to those he loved was all we ever saw,



Steve was an eloquent man , one who could diffuse a tense moment, and fill it with laughter and love , seemingly effortlessly. This was his gift. We are all living a richer life for having had him touch it…even if only for a moment.



There is a jewelry box that sits on Rebecca’s dresser, and I think it says it all. “ Love has no beginning and no ending. Love is always."

Dad



When I think of my father, a number of things come to my mind. One is knowledge. My dad knew everything about everything. He would share that knowledge with all who would listen. Usually, that was me. He would talk for hours-mainly about life. If I had known how many life lessons he tried to teach me during these chats, I would’ve listened.



Another thing I think of is love. I never knew such a large amount of love could fit into anyone under six feet tall. Whenever we fought, I could always count on dad to come in ten minutes later with a hug and an “I’m sorry”. If I had known that some of his few precious moments were lost in our quarrels, I would’ve never fought with him.



Yet another thing I think of is humor. I would always poke fun at his “smile lines” by his eyes and mouth. They were made by years of wearing a big grin. He could make anyone laugh and he did. If I had known I would never see that smile again, I would’ve never made him have a reason not to show it.



A ton of other things come to my mind when I think of him and they are all followed by how, if I had only known, and what I would’ve done differently. But the fact is no one knew and I’ll never get the chance to redo what is already done. What I can do though is live the rest of my life, however long that may be, treating other people the way I wish I had treated my dad.



His passing on taught me life is unpredictable and can change with every breath you take…or don’t take. So, even if my ear were half-closed during our chats, I still learned to laugh, love and live just like that man, the man I am proud to call my father, Steve Walling.

My Brother, Steve



To say anything about my brother would be to say he was known to me more on the side of a best friend. It’s the way my parents raised each one of us to realize our potential to strive to be the best at whatever we chose to do with our lives. Randy always seemed to know from early childhood what to do what was right and wrong, never swaying. He has a good life…teaching. Steve would also profess to that.

Steve came along growing up and tried to fill a hard spot behind Randy. Steve always knew he wanted to be more educated than anyone around him. A born leader-my protector growing up. Terry, my third oldest brother, struggled with right and wrong. God willing, he is figuring it out as we speak-one fine person-though, in my eyes, a late bloomer-Me…the last son.

My mom and dad are great and forgiving people…the best we could have had. Still here fighting for all of us in what we choose to do. I still can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a son or daughter, but she was lucky having four boys. A sister would not of made it in our family! Those of you that knew my brother after we bid him farewell to the great state of New York: Steve used the education and leadership qualities that he had. I knew this person well for which you received into your lives and hearts.

Let me tell you his love for the outdoors of the West and sports-though he excelled in them himself. I stand here today trying to figure out why things in life happen as they do. For the most part, I realize that no one will ever have the answers.

We try not to be angry at this situation that has been bestowed on each and every one of us. But I am angry right now-God, family, and support from friends will see us all through. Time will eventually heal most of us. Yet the question, “Why?” will always be with us until we each take that next step.

Being from Wyoming, I’m partial to things. Steve and I had endless discussions on wide open spaces, nothing around and what the hell I was still doing there.

So now my wish for him is that he sees the wide open spaces-breathtaking views that I see so often-everyone takes for granted in this crowded space that we live.

Not taking enough time for friends and family in our daily lives, living long distances apart-for this, I am truly sorry.

My heart goes out to Rebecca-that Steve cherished in his life, my lovely sister.

Julia, Andrea, and Janet-which all they have the same views and strengths of their father. Thank you, Janet, so much for them.

Be well brother-We will all love and miss you and try to learn from your lessons and passing. May the views that you see be great, breathtaking and time be plenty.



Thank you Lord for my brother, husband, and son

Love you…Tim

To Julia and Andrea,

Your father cherished you two so very much. Family was always on his mind. From the wonderful words that have been said about your dad from the many people that have left memories. Family was mentioned alot.

Girls, your uncles are there for you at anytime. Cousin Jeff Walling

from Oklahoma is also. We Love Both of You very much.



Uncle Randy, Uncle Tim , Cousin Jeff

As Steve's oldest brother we used to get in some scrapes sometimes. I'd always come out with egg on my face and he would come out clean.So many memories and stories. One of the biggest and best is our shared defeat of arch-rival Natrona County High School, Casper, Wyoming in football my senior year 8-7. I stayed with sports and teaching and Steve took to engineering. I've always admired Steve for what he knew or could explain to a person. He was a very intelligent person.

The Walling family would like to say thank you to all and may God Bless. To our Rebecca, We Love You.

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much . . . who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul.

--Bessie Anderson Stanley



Rebecca,



From the way you spoke of your husband, it sounds to me like he was able to achieve the "true meaning" of success.

I am so sorry for your loss and pray that your faith gets you through this sad time.