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Steven Brunst Obituary

Steven J. Brunst "Pops" OCEANSIDE -- Steven "Pops" Brunst, 67, passed away on June 21, 2012 of prostrate cancer. He was born on August 24, 1944 in Melrose Park, Ill., son of Carl and Dorothy Brunst. Steven served in the US Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. He graduated from Southern Illinois with a Masters Degree and an MFA in Art. He was a business owner/Master Goldsmith of Golden Treasures in Solana Beach for 25 years. His beautiful jewelry design work is part of his legacy. Steven loved deep sea fishing, gardening and animals. He was dedicated as a volunteer umpire and pitching coach for the little league for many years. The kids fondly referred to him as "Pops." He was compassionate, patient, creative, and full of integrity. Steven is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jane Cinciarelli-Brunst of Oceanside; daughter, Shana (Marshall) Westfall of Camarillo, Calif.; sons, Steven and Chris Brunst, both of Oceanside; sisters, Joyce Anderson of Chicago, Ill., and Nancy DiFiore of Madison, Wis.; brother, Carl (Cathy) Brunst of Clairemont, Calif.; and grandchildren, Taylor and Nolan Westfall of Camarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy Brunst. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, June 30, at New Song Church, 3985 Mission Ave., Oceanside, CA. 92058. Interment will be held at a later date at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to The Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA. 92025, or the Oceanside National Little League, PO Box 6396, Oceanside, CA. 92052. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Jun. 28, 2012.

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michelle gough

June 22, 2023

Sending love to you Aunt Jane as you brave your way. We love you!

Chris Mcguire

January 21, 2019

Miss you Coach.

September 28, 2013

Pops I'm sitting here watching Andrew Play Ball and I just can't stop thinking about you! We Miss You So Much and it has been hard for Andrew he has not wanted to try out Any other pitching and hitting Coaches! You were Truely one of a Kind! POPS we live and Miss Hou so Much??

January 4, 2013

We love "Steve's Bench" at the harbor. What a great idea, and we know he loves it too!
"Share the Catch"!

Love to Jane, Steven, and Chris ~
Bob and Janet

Diana Bennett Wirtz Kingsley

January 3, 2013

My wonderful Old Del Mar neighbors are slowly going to a better place. First my dear Jehanne, best friend a woman could have and now my dear Steve who fished with m late husband, shared wonderful times and great meals, provided my late husband with a convenient and wonderful source of Christmas and Birthday and Valentines presents. You are not forgotten. You will always be loved by a lot of us living and not.

Bruce Wolfe

December 5, 2012

Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of Steven's passing. He was so talented and a wonderfull fishing buddy.

Jonathan Snowball

November 13, 2012

Steve. I tried to track you down. Never mind, next time round then. Goodbye old friend, Jonathan. Perth Western Australia.

DANNY DONOVAN-WILHELMI

November 5, 2012

GLENN BODNAR CALLED ME TO LOOK UP YOUR NAME,THIS IS DANNY DONOVAN,YOU LEFT THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPT. AND MR. NIEMI LET YOU TAKE GRAD CLASSES IN METAL(72OR74?)THAT'S WHERE WE MET,THEN YOU WERE OFF TO AUS..GLENN SAID YOUR DOG(ORPHIE)LIVED TO BE 20 YEARS OLD,I GOT MY M.F.A. FROM S.I.U. IN THE 1990'S...
NICE CHATTING WITH YOU SPIRIT-PEACE OUT!

Ernie Gobbi

July 12, 2012

Till we meet over there.

July 5, 2012

Steve - You will be missed. Thanks for all you've done and the time you put in. Any player you coached is better because of you. Bill, Nancy and Weston Layne

July 4, 2012

Jane and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vince and Colleen Balch

Camille Clemens

July 3, 2012

Be at peace my friend. You were first, my jewelry teacher, I then became a customer and occasional lucky recipient of the ‘catch of the day'. There were almost always fish and baseball tales to listen to when I was I the store. I respected your honesty of words and business. I shall think of you always and cherish the pieces that you designed for me.

Nadine Scott

July 1, 2012

Steve was an absolutely fantastic person. I am honored to have known him. I have some of his magnificent jewelery creations so he will live on forever.

Vince Tirona

June 30, 2012

Steve- It's an honor to be considered your friend. You have a beautiful, loving family and it's obvious that you live through them. I'll always remember you, espceially when I umpire baseball games. I know you and my dad are comparing fish stories and telling jokes! You da' man!!

June 30, 2012

We will always remember you Steve. RIP
Our hearts go out to the family at this difficult time. We love all of you. We are blessed to have known Steve.
With Love,
Ricky & Karen

Jeff Brassington

June 30, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Brunst family. I grew up with them, and some of my fondest memories took place in the Brunst household. I will never forget Steve. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard & Ruth Gough

June 30, 2012

All our love to you and kids. God protect and guide you
xoxo

Frances Ardillo

June 30, 2012

My sincere condolences to Jane and family.

Micki Henry-Miserany

June 30, 2012

Jane we were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember visiting with you and your family every Friday night at El Charito. I know my Dad wiill be happy to see Steve and was probably waiting in heaven to shake his hand.

Michelle Gough

June 30, 2012

Uncle Steve is very special to me. He made my wedding ring and my wedding day special by holding my ELee girl for hours! We love you and miss you. Ray Michelle ELee and RJ with live from VA!

Linda Forton

June 29, 2012

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out you all of you. We met Steve years ago through Golden Treasures and then come to find out I went to school with Jane. May God wrap His loving arms around your family. "Until we meet Again"
Aloha.. Robert and Linda (Orr-c/o-75) Forton

Alexis Billings

June 29, 2012

I have been friends with the Brunsts for 20 years- since I was a little girl and I will never forget Steve. I have some beautiful jewelry that he made for me over the years as gifts from his family and mine. He will be greatly missed. Love you all.

Julie Sarno

June 29, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you at this time. My husband and I came to know Steve through Golden Treasures. He made my hsuband's wedding band and my wedding band and engagement ring set. We enjoyed visting him at Golden Treasures through the years for repairs and gift shopping. Our son was keen on visting when he had the lizards. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve,Jennifer,& Brandan Dugan

June 29, 2012

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

June 29, 2012

Jane & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Jim & Patty Wayman

Coach Pops

Jill and Jamie Hickerson

June 28, 2012

Thank you Pops for all your time and dedication to our son's baseball team. We will cherish the memories forever.
Your friends- Jamie, Jill, Cameron, Jordan and Jaxson Hickerson

Bob and Janet Strong

June 28, 2012

We came to know Steve through our dear friend, Jane. We are honored to know both of them and have seen them through dating, then as a married couple, and as parents to Shana, Steven, and Chris. They balanced each other well in their interests, and personalities, and were always mutually committed in their family values and love for each other. We will always remember the happy times we spent with them, or had them tell us about. This is another landmark in life's journey, and Jane, their sons, and Shana have met it with grace and dignity. Steve is very proud of them, as we are, in this difficult time.

Smith Family

June 28, 2012

Our deepest condolences Jane to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve n family - 2009

Kasey Cinciarelli

June 28, 2012

We will greatly miss our dear Uncle Steve and his fabulous Thanksgiving Dinners. Steve was a master pie maker and always made sure we had EVERY kind, even if it pushed him to exhaustion - it was a family ritual and will remain so. He loved being outside in the yard with his dogs and greatly valued his family. Alex says he will always be remembered as his favorite uncle. Alex & Dave Kaplan

Jane Cinciarelli-Brunst

June 28, 2012

You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss you so much! God Bless You.

June 28, 2012

No words can describe our sense of loss or the magnitude of our love. Steve will be in our hearts forever. Your neighbors, Jack, Cathy, and Sherri

Derek Greedus

June 28, 2012

Steve, If there is Baseball in heaven you will be there helping all as you did here in Oceanside. Fishing has always been your fun now the Lord will have you a fisherman of men. May the Lord bless you - will see you again one day.

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