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Bunker, Stephen Scott, 31, of Ft. Lauderdale died Friday, June 11, 2004. Born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Stephen was a graduate of Ft. Lauderdale High School. He was a past member of Kirksinger Choir of First Presbyterian Church. He loved sports, participating as a youth and was an enthusiastic fan always. An avid outdoors man, Stephen appreciated the ocean and wilderness and had a special tenderness for animals particularly his dog Burley. He was the beloved son of Sharon and Bruce Bunker and loving brother to Laura, Bruce Jr., Joe and Joe's wife, Kym. He is the grandson of Mary Reichert. He is predeceased by grand parents, Alois Reichert and Mary and Fred Bunker. A joy to be with and loved by all who know him, Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and treasured friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004, 10 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15 Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in memory of Stephen Bunker at: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741. Arrangements and cremation entrusted to KALIS FUNERAL HOME, Wilton Manors.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jun. 16, 2004.

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July 8, 2004

Gary, Linda & Shelley Gibbons

July 6, 2004

Bruce, Sharon & Laura

Your situation the last month has

touched us very hard in our hearts.

These feelings for you all we find to difficult to put to words. Together we hope your family and ours will move on as each day passes.

Love,

Gary,Linda & Shelley

Gibbons.

Hamilton,Ont. Canada.

Gus Kyriakou

June 26, 2004

Steven's friendly smile will sadly be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bunker family.

Gus & Erika Kyriakou and family

Karen Campbell

June 26, 2004

A vivid memory of my cousin Steven, was of time when what seems like he was just a mere babe. It was a hot summer day at

Grandma and Grandpa Reichert's home, and Steven, and an even little Laura, were swimming with Aunt Sharon in the creek. I can recall as I stood on the bank, being mesmerized by these small babes with their transluecent white blond hair, swimming like little fish - their faces beaming as they surfaced for air. I have many fond memories of Steven at family gatherings at Grandma & Grandpa R's, and spring vacations in Florida. Steven always happy and fun to be with.



Aunt Sharon, Uncle Bruce, Bruce, Joey, Laura, and friends who had the wonderful opportunity to share Steven's life, my heart is filled with sadness for your loss. May you find comfort in the outpouring of love, support and empathy as you endure this difficult time.



And as for Steven, it appears he lived his life as stated one should in an American Indian proverb, "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."

Karen Campbell

Mike and Sue Sharpe

June 23, 2004

Dear Bruce, Sharon, Laura, Joe, Kim and Bruce Jr.,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you in your time of loss. We will miss Stephen so much. We know that he is in a better place, but our hearts will always hurt just a little anyway. Don't forget to call on your friends if and when you need them. We are always here for you guys. Love, Mike, Sue and Family

Brian Barrett

June 22, 2004

Dear Laura, Mr. & Mrs. Bunker



I am so sorry for your loss, words could not describe the brotherhood Stephen and I shared. Stephen had the biggest heart of anybody I have known. He always looked out for me. Your family accepted me as one of your own. I am so thankful for that. Had it not been for the love the Bunkers had for me, I wouldn't be where I am today.



Stephen and I have kept in touch over the last few years. It comforts me to know how he was close to God. He told me he prayed and he was close to God. Stephen in your last letter you wrote me you said you can't wait to wrap your arms around me and give me a bear hug. You'll still have that opportunity, only now in Heaven.



May the Lord bless you and all the Bunkers.



Brian, Kristi & Michael

Helen & Karl Reichert

June 21, 2004

We want to share our sepecial visists with Stephen and his family over the past few years. Because we are family, we have been privileged to have known Stephen and his family since birth. While were are saddened with this emptiness, we are very comforted by knowing he is now with Jesus Christ the Lord and saviour of us all. We are looking forward to seeing Stephen again! He has a special place in our hearts, we love him very much and miss him. We now have to fill the Florida visit void of not being able to see him.



Our heartfelt grieving goes to Bruce & Sharon, Bruce Jr. & Cheryl, Joe & Kym and Laura.



We continue to hold you up in our prayers.



"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." Rom. 12:15

Douglas and Shirley Rupay

June 21, 2004

Dearest Sharon and Bruce:



We were so shocked to hear of your tragic loss. We have such fine memories of Stephen at 'The Cottage'

in Kinmount. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in what must be an extremely difficult time.

Bruce Bunker jr.

June 20, 2004

Stephen,You are in our heart, mind and soul.We love you and we have the grandest memmories of the wonderful times that we shared together.Love always Bruce & Cheryl

Danielle Stoller

June 20, 2004

My love, I love you so much I will miss you terribly. You have always been in my heart where ever I have gone and will ever go. My most memorable and precious memories are of us together and I will always have that, always!!! Your Poo Bear, always.

Michael & Marilyn Mackel

June 19, 2004

Dear Sharon, Bruce, Laura, Bruce Jr.,& Joe; Our hearts are saddened for the loss of your precious son Steven. We share in your sorrow and pray that you may find comfort in knowing that so many of Steven's friends loved him and those memories will be cherished. May your hearts find lasting peace among the memories you cherish and hope within the promise of tomorrow.

With our prayers, sympathy and love,

Michael, Marilyn & Jason, David, Marissa & Morgan, Mackel

Terri Wilson

June 19, 2004

Stephen,

I didn't know you well,only met you a couple of times at my sister, Sue Sharpe's..but I know your mom and dad, and they are wonderful, loving, and fun to be with!

I know they miss you and they are hurting, but you will be that shining star they see when they look up in the sky at night..you are up there now in heaven and must watch over your parents and sister and other family members who are still here. Someday,you will all reunite in the "many mansions" that are foretold in John 14 that God has prepared for us. Say hello to our mom, Mary, who left for heaven in April. Peace be with you and your family.

Love,

Terri Wilson

Jamie Decker

June 17, 2004

Dear Mr. Bunker, Mrs. Bunker, and Laura... Our prayers are with you and your family. We will forever remember Stephen, he was a great person, and a Dear Friend. He will be truely missed by many.



Sincerly,

Ginger Decker, Jim Decker, Lisa Gahagan, Kimberly Dawson, John Dawson, Jamie Decker, Heather Decker, Steven Decker, Justin Dawson.

Beverly Lafferty

June 17, 2004

My sincere sympathy to Sharon, Bruce, Laura, Bruce Jr., and Joe in the loss of Stephen. I know how proud you all were of Stephen and how much you were looking forward to having him home.

Adam Lawrence

June 17, 2004

Steve you will be missed by all who knew you. Especially from those of us who grew up with you in the "hood". You gave us all a sense of adventure that hopefully we all kept and hopefully we all use. My memories of those days will never fade nor will my love for you. Take care my friend.

Dana Van Der Marel

June 16, 2004

dear Uncle Bruce,Aunt Sharon and Laura.

We love Stephen so much! I remember swims in the pool in Stoney Creek, in grandma and grandpa's cottage lake ,and the visits to Florida.. Stephen is probably up in heaven playing euchre with grandma and grandpa Bunker.

Our love goes out to you accross the lakes to the ocean into your hearts.big hugs and kisses

Dana and Jeremy Van Der Marel.

Susan & Chuck Mora

June 16, 2004

I'll always remeber Stephen as the happy little blonde headed child I spent many family holidays with. We will be thinking of you and praying for you during your grief.

Love ,

Susan & Chuck

GRANT AND MARTHA BUNKER AND FAMILY BUNKER

June 16, 2004

Our family spent many happy hours with Stephen and his family at the

cottage in Kinmount, around our pool

and in Ft. Lauderdale. There was always lots of laughter and good times that we will never forget. Stephen will be in our hearts forever. Someday we will all be together again. Love you Stephen.

Aunt Martha, Uncle Grant, Chris, Dana and Jeremy.

KRISTIE KRANE CABRAL

June 16, 2004

IF YOU KNOW STEPHEN, YOU CAN ONLY LOVE HIM! GROWING UP, HE LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLIEST AND ALWAYS WANTED TO SHARE THESE MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE KNOWN STEPHEN, I'M SURE ALL HAVE A SPECIAL MEMORY WITH STEPHEN TO MAKE YOU SMILE! AND I THINK STEPHEN WOULD LIKE THAT. STEPHEN HAS TOUCHED MY LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS AND WILL BE TREMENDOUSLY MISSED, BY ME AND ALL HE NEW. HE IS MY BEST FRIEND, LOVE HIM LIKE A BROTHER AND MY RATDOG ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!

LOVE HIM ALWAYS AND FOREVER

WITH ALL MY HEART!!!

KRISTIE KRANE CABRAL

A/K/A DUKES

Sharon & Bruce Bunker

June 16, 2004

Stephen, We love you so much. You're in our hearts and memories forever. Love always, Mom & Dad

Hazel and Virgil Bardash

June 16, 2004

Our hearts go out to Sharon and Bruce and their surviving adult children. Our prayers are with them at this very difficult time. Stephen will be sorrowfully missed by all who know him.

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