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Stephen Newman Obituary

Stephen L Newman
December 29, 2021
Los Osos, California - Stephen L Newman, 74, of Los Osos passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 29, 2021 after a valiant 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Steve was born and raised in California. After graduating from high school, he was hired by Southern Pacific Railroad where he worked as a Brakeman until joining the US Army in 1966. He was stationed at Fort Ord, CA, Fort Stewart, GA, Viet Nam and Fort Campbell, KY. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the railroad where he worked as a freight Conductor for 42 years until his retirement in 2007.
Steve was a man with many talents. He was an excellent gardener who could grow anything from seed. His legacy includes many bonsai trees that were cultivated for years with love. He was a builder who fabricated beautiful fences, gates and outbuildings for his family. He had an artistic side that came out in his wood working skills. He was an auto enthusiast who always kept his cars in immaculate condition. He exercised regularly by riding his bike to town several days a week to buy his lottery tickets: 1 Mega, 1 Power, 1 Super and 1 Scratcher. Though he never did hit the big jackpot, he surely tried.
Steve is survived by his wife of 55 years Bonnie; his daughter, Jennifer Newman and son, Stephen (Pamela) Newman; grandchildren Zackery DeLong and Hannah Newman; brothers, Larry Newman and Doug Newman; brother-in-law Dallas (Delane) Allen. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Dorothy Newman.
In accordance with Steve's wishes, he has been cremated and there will be no service. Steve lived a good life, he was an honorable man who loved and cared for his family. Rest in peace my love, until we meet again.

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Published by & from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Newman

9 Entries

Jennifer

January 16, 2023

A year ago I lost my Dad; although he is gone the memories we created live on. There isn´t a day that goes by that some kind of quip he would say during any given situation doesn´t comes to mind. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke we listened. He had his own unique way of expressing his love for us not so much with words, but his actions and expression on his face said it all. He was funny and quick witted, but you had to be quick or you´d miss it.

I miss running into him when he would ride his bike and I would be walking my dog MaryJane. I know MaryJane misses him too, for every time she see´s someone ridding their bike she stops and stairs and hopes that it´s my Dad coming to pet her. She loved him and he loved her; he´d never admit it but you could see the joy in is eyes and the smile on his face each time he interacted with her. The same could be said for all the animals that were in his life; he´d say he never wanted them, but his interactions with them said otherwise. That was my Dad.

Before I digress I´ll share one more memory. Several years back I entered my Dad into a contest without him knowing. And he won, well not won, but won an opportunity to win a BMW. My Dad and I traveled down to the BMW dealership for the contest. All he had to do was roll a huge set of dice and land five car symbols to win the car. As he rolled the dice you could see the joy and anticipation on his face. As each participant took their second turn it would come back to my Dad who overall rolled four car symbols. It was a very impressive overall roll, but not enough to win that BMW. He was a little disappointed, but was happy with the consultation prize of gas cards and BMW swag; in particular the hat that we wore with pride. Overall he told me he had a great time and was thrilled that I had entered him.

I miss my Dad. I miss his smile. I miss his quit wit. I miss the twinkle in his eyes. I miss being able to share things with him, but I can hear him in my thoughts so I know he is not gone nor forgotten; for I think of him often as life carries on so do the memories.

All my love,
Jennifer
(Your favorite kid)

Dale Armstrong

January 16, 2023

It was the early sixties. For some reason the Newmans and we Armstrongs were together at Grandma Armstrongs house a mile west of Iuka Illinois. A couple of days there got to be pretty boring. The only thing that ever happened that was exciting was the Baltimore and Ohio Express, Cinncinnati to St. Louis waking you up in the middle of the night. I remember Steve, Larry and I decided we would walk into the BIG town of Iuka. Luckily our families split the next day. Newmans back to California and we back to Arizona. When I can remember the Chickadee singing in the Elm Tree in the yard you know it was boring.

Dale Armstrong

April 9, 2022

Still remember 1958. Dad, mom and I visiting Uncle Johnny, Aunt Dorothy and cousins Larry, Steve and Doug. Uncle Johnny drove us out to,"PLAYLAND on the Pacific? Seal Rocks. What a day I had.

Michelle Mcintire

March 16, 2022

Grew up just around the corner in Concord Many Blessings to all of you

Judy and Adam. Jan and David

Planted Trees

Bonnie Newman

January 27, 2022

Dearest Steve,
You are my soul mate and even in death you are part of me. We shared a wonderful life from the time we met in high school until the end of your journey. You will always be a part of me, you'll live on in my heart and soul. I will never forget you my love, so until we meet again save a place for me by your side in heaven.
All my love,
Bonnie

Barbara Porter

January 24, 2022

RIP Steve.

Dallas

January 22, 2022

Steve was my brother-in law, and I couldn't have asked for better if I had hand picked him myself. He started dating my sister Bonnie when I was about 10 years old...arriving at our house sometimes on a shiny BSA Motorcycle or a Black 57 Chevy Nomad...they were always immaculate and totally tricked out...45rpm record player in a car? Steve had that.

When my Daughter Amanda was old enough to understand what her Uncle Steve did for work, she would, whenever we saw a freight train, wave at it and yell "Hi Uncle Steve". It is something I still do, at least, in my mind.

In reading tributes from several of his co-workers one-word repeats and that word is "Class". Steve truly was a "class act" and such a good man with a great sense of humor.

I am very thankful that he was part of our family for so many years and left us with many good memories.

I miss you Bro!

Love,
Dallas

Susan (Allen) Joseph

January 21, 2022

Even though I haven't seen Steve in a while I still remember all the family times we had. He worked hard his whole life and provided for his family. I will miss him and his great personality. Our thoughts and prayers to Bonnie and family. My Love to all......

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