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for Donald Steadman
SUSAN THONN
November 13, 2018
To one of my favorite cousins, Donald..R.I.P., sweet angel. I know you are reunited with the Lord and your Mom and Dad and Mickey and Ernie amongst many others in our Family. I will miss you, Donny Boy. Love, Susan
Bob and Kim Zabbia
September 9, 2018
Our dear Louise, Sorry to have missed Donnie's service as we've been out of town all weekend. Such a sweetheart and a joy to hug! And we know your times with your best friend were rich and absolutely FUN. Donnie always made us feel like we were the number one people in his life as he did with everyone he met! Never judgmental; always happy even through his illness. What an outstanding man! The true Mayor!! Much love from both of us, Kim and Zab. ❤
Cleve Chandler
September 8, 2018
Don and I were fellow C.G. Auxiliarists for 20 years. It was my privilege to help guide his retirement from the Coast Guard Auxiliary on one of our monthly meetings when I was Flotilla Commander and to highlight his vast experience and gentle nature especially when talking about safety and risk management issues. He gave great thought before speaking and commenting on areas of his expertise. One could hear his mind thinking whenever an issue came up within his area of responsibility. Being multi talented and willing to take on different leadership areas in our local Flotilla in Baton Rouge, he always was meticulous in doing a great job.
Having visited with him in his BREC office, he gave the same passion and carefulness there as I listened to his thoughts on tasks he was responsible for. What a privilege to have known Don and his wife.
Markey F Lawson
September 8, 2018
My condolences to Don's family. St. Paul's Class of '67
Janet Dominguez
September 7, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donnie was a great person and will be truly missed by many. May God be with you.
Janet Dominguez
September 7, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donnie was a great person and will be truly missed by many. May God be with you.
Don and 1967 SPHS Classmates at the going away party for Brother David, June 24th, 2017. R.I.P. My Friend!
September 7, 2018
My Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to Louise and her family at the loss of an old St. Paul's Friend, Don Steadman. I am so sad to learn of his passing this morning. We shared some great times together both at St. Paul's and later in the Covington area. R.I.P. my friend, you will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved you. Matthew Schlenker, SPHS Class of 1969.
Julie Dargis
September 6, 2018
For Donnie. He was a cousin who I loved. Some of my earliest childhood memories of him and my other Steadman cousins swimming, running around in the woods.
My heartfelt sympathy to Lou and my cousins. This went down quickly and hurts.
I can hear his laughter in my head.
John Stansbury
September 6, 2018
Genuine human. Glad I knew him.
stanley crochet
September 6, 2018
With greatest condolences...rest in peace.
Lisa King Voelkel
September 6, 2018
Dear Louise, Sean and family,
We are so saddened and shocked to hear of Dons passing. Spending time with him at Sean's wedding was truly a gift. He seemed so happy and full of fun. You and the family are in our prayers and we send to you our most sincere condolences. We are here for you if you need us.
Lisa and Andy Voelkel.
Michael Martin
September 6, 2018
Donald was my friend. He was a good man. He will be remembered.
Caire Boe
September 6, 2018
To Louise, Darryl, and Sean
I can only describe Don as a gentle soul. When we were "stupid" kids, acting foolishly in high school I remember Don as one of the cooler heads. Boys, your dad was a special man. Good men like him don't come along that often. I so much enjoyed the 50th reunion that Don organized. Louise, my prayers are for you and the boys. As Catholics, we are not known for memorizing bible verses and I must confess I only know two. Romans 8:38 is my favorite. In 1981 I attended a Cursillo retreat weekend and after that retreat I was devouring scripture. A priest friend gave me a book titled "St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles". I was blown away by the life of St. Paul and what a tough, soldier for Christ he was. When I read Romans 8:38 for the first time I was stopped in my tracks because this tough, never quite guy St. Pauls starts it off with three words "I am convinced". When St. Paul is convinced of something, I want to know what that is. That verse has provided me so much hope because nothing can separate us from the love of God if we hang on to Christ. Love to all ----- Caire Boe '67
Jason Hoggatt
September 6, 2018
Very hurt to hear of Don's passing. I worked with him for around 10 years at BREC. He always made me feel important and a welcomed part of the BREC family. He made me laugh all the time and I miss his stories about boating or vacations that he shared with me. He was a great Risk Manager for BREC and an even better human being. He will be missed. I send condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Jack Terry
September 6, 2018
When you work with someone like Don, you came to enjoy his story telling... he had a tremendous sense of humor and really drew you into the story. You always had time for Don.
In a few instances he would be serious, it came with the jobs we had to do; but in the end he always wanted to leave the effort with some type of bond. Relationships were important to him, which meant the individual was important. That is why I considered him more a friend than a co-worker.
I am genuinely sadden that he has passed, there is something missing today. But I consider it worth the pain knowing he made my life a bit more enjoyable. He was old school in a lot ways, and that is one of the main reasons you liked him. It will be easy to miss him.
Christopher Kersey
September 6, 2018
Don gave invaluable advice at work, and entertained me with stories of his time at Michoud. He was a sharp, insightful and dedicated man.
Paul & Glenda Foretich
September 6, 2018
Louise & Family,
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. I hadn't talked to him since his retirement from BREC. We had a good repore with each other and I enjoyed sitting and talking together. I retired in 2015 ,Oct. I5. from BREC. I will surely miss "Dandy Don"! Paul and Glenda Foretich
wanda anderson
September 6, 2018
Hello Sweet Cousin Donnie. Thank you for being so kind to my mom. You and Louise visited to the hospital was wonderful.
Don's impression of "Elivs" put a big smile on my Moms face. Elvis has left the Earth for his journey to Heaven. Remember your promise I asked of you before your journey to heaven. I promise to keep in touch with Louise your beloved wife. You are an angel of God now keep your impressions of "Elvis" up on the clouds in heaven. I am sure you will continue to put many smiles on your relatives especially "Winnie The Pooh" Aunt Winnie.
My heart has a hole in it and the tears flow for my lost because I am human but I know one day I will meet you again with all of our love ones. I will look forward to your "Elvis" impression and smile once again. God Bless You Donnie Steadman my Sweet Cousin.....
THANK YOU FOR THE HAY RIDE !!!! Wanda Landry your devoted earth cousin.
Gretchen Twickler
September 6, 2018
For me, it's a lifetime of memories as I can not remember a time when he was not a part of my life. What I will never forget is the way he would tell a funny story, his laugh, his quick come back to something I said....that I thought would stump him and the "cement inter tube"...that was a rich historical memory right there and one that some , who were there, will never forget either.
While Donnie and I did not share DNA, make no mistake, He was my brother! He was there for me and my sisters when our two brothers died...he stepped in and took over the role of looking after us in a brotherly way. In good times and bad, he was ALWAYS AND I MEAN ALWAYS there for us. He and Lou even made a trek up to Alexandria for my birthday....a day that had been plagued with the deaths of my Mother and Grandfather years prior. They knew what that day was like for me and made it their mission to overcome the sad thoughts with happy ones. Mission Accomplished.
Donnie has been a better friend and brother to me than I deserve and I can honestly say, in the last few years of me struggling with my personal battles...it seemed I hurt him and I will never forget that. It burdens my heart to know that I ever caused him pain as all he ever did or wanted from me was love. While I did love him, I failed to show it when it mattered to him...even if I didn't know of it at the time, when I found out I did not act promptly as I should. He still forgave me and for that I am grateful.
It's hard to imagine a world without that smile and infectious laugh...and bear hugs. Plenty of bear hugs! Aside from my DNA brothers, he is the best brother a girl could have...he is irreplaceable in my heart. I thank God for the 57+ years of memories I have of him being in my life.
The song that correlates with my brother Dutch's passing is: "He ain't heavy, he's my brother" correlates with Donnie as well....I love you my brother, my friend, my mentor...rest high on that mountain...until we meet again
Lois Cook
September 6, 2018
So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed working with Don during his time with BREC. He was always quick with a laugh and a helping hand.
Kathryn Martin
September 5, 2018
What a tremendous loss to so many, many people and what a heritage he leaves behind. Wonderful memories. We'll never forget Don and are already in prayer for for you, his family.
Stephanie Trim
September 5, 2018
To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Don will truly be missed. I had the pleasure to get to know Mr.Don Steadman. We started a few months a part at BREC. I enjoyed working with him over 25 years. Don loved life, fishing, and his family. I have many fond memories of him, especially with those Blue Suede shoes and telling stories. My prayer is that God will comfort you all during this time. Mrs. Louise please let me know if there is any thing I/we can do for you.
Stephanie Trim
September 5, 2018
To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Don will truly be missed. I had the pleasure to get to know Mr. Steadmsn. We started a few months a part at BREC. I enjoyed working with him. Don loved life, fishing, and his family. We have many fond memories of him with those Blue Suede shoes and telling stories. My prayer is that God will comfort you all during this time. Mrs. Louise please let me know if there is any thing I/we can do for you.
Rita Munch
September 5, 2018
Louise My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love Rita
Debbie and Wayne Norwood
September 5, 2018
Louise and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I never realized just how sick and how soon God would take Don home. You will be in our prayers. (((Hugs)))
Wayne and Debbie Norwood
Nancy Vega
September 5, 2018
Dear Louise & Family,
Dear Louise & Family,
We never know what God holds in store for us or our families.. Don was such a unique individual with so many achievements..I never heard him speak about most of them. I know he was a kind soul who loved you and his family very much. Paul & I will remember the good times you set with us at our school reunions.
Please remember that you are in our thoughts & prayers always.
EVON SCHLIEGELMEYER
September 5, 2018
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF DON'S PASSING..
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ONE AND ALL..
Gordon Anderson
September 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara Lessard
September 5, 2018
Truly blessed to be your daughter in law. Life is a journey as you stated and honored to be in your life on the journey we have had. #blessedbyallmeans to call you my father in law. Love ya always Don
Shanda Crosby
September 5, 2018
To Mrs. Louise (Lou),
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing and we want to express our most sincere sympathies to you and the family during this difficult time. Don was a highly valuable and respected member of our team and the effects of his passing are already being felt here by the staff. For those of us that had the privilege of calling him "friend" outside of work, we were humbled by his kind-heartedness and compassion to everyone around him.
Don was a wonderful employee who understood the meaning of the word "team." He was always more focused on the good of the organization and the department than on his own benefit. He made many great contributions to BREC and helped it move forward in numerous ways. His work here will never be forgotten. We will always remember his smile, sense of humor and his blue suede shoes.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family and friends during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
The Department of Human Resources and staff of the Recreation and Park Commission
Vicki Jones
September 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was always so nice and helpful to me when I began work at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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