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for Steven DeForest
EARL LOYD
August 24, 2010
MISS YA MAN
August 24, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
Frank Cruz
August 16, 2010
God Bless the Deforest Family, Steve was a great friend and always there to help in any way he could.
PJ Bennett (Shaffer)
August 15, 2010
Please accept my sincerest acknowledgement of your sorrow at this time. I'm Mel Shaffer's daughter. My dad died June 22nd, but over the years (and in spite of their differences) he spoke highly of Steve. I lost my husband two years ago so I understand how you must be feeling. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
BARBARA WILSON
August 13, 2010
MARILYN AND FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
BARBARA WILSON
Jo Ann Johnson
August 12, 2010
I will truly miss the stories he told me about Salinas in the day when the family would get together for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now he is an angel on Angel Mountain watching over you all.. My deepest sympathies to the DeForest FAmily..Love you and miss you all...
Mohamed Families
August 12, 2010
What do you say about a man who was one of a kind? Steve was always willing to lend an ear, an idea, or an insight from his years of experience. If you were trying to define the quintessential produce man, Steve was it. He was truly a rock of our industry and his passing will leave our corner of the world a little less bright. He will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by our family.
May god bless your family during this time of loss as we celebrate that we got to share the light that Steve shined on all who were lucky enough to call him Friend.
Sincerely,
The Mohamed Families
Tony Tew
August 12, 2010
Deforest Family, I will miss my calls, and chats (lengthy usually), with Steve. He was such an honorable man and was always true to his colors. His loss to the industry is without words. He was like a second father to many of us, always being there in a time of need, or just listening when you truly needed him too. Without question he has left a wonderful family to continue the Deforest legacy, in which he took great pride in. My families thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this extremely difficult time. And as Steve always said "Is there anything I can do for you today, Boss?" Remember, we are all here for you. Love Tony Tew & Family
August 12, 2010
Betty Jo & I send our thoughts & prayers to the Deforest Family. Steve will be missed by all, such a fine person. We have know the Family for well over fifty years. Steve like his Dad loved the produce & trucking business, a icon of his own. From all of us of the McNeece Families we will treasure the friedship for years to come. God Bless you Steve. Bob & Betty Jo McNeece
Byron McClure
August 12, 2010
To the DeForest family: May God keep you and bless you, give you strength and comfort. Steve gave me my first job when I came to California. I started as a co-driver with my dad, Clifford who passed away in '90, and when the time came, he gave me my own truck. He put a lot of trust in a "wet-behind-the-ears kid" and I tried to bust my butt for him. He also helped me out in some lean times when I really needed it. I have nothing but respect for the man. The world will be a lesser place with out him and Heaven the better for him. I will surely miss "Boss" and I will say a prayer for all of you, his family who will miss him most of all.
With deep & true respect,
Byron McClure
Former driver of "smokers" 411 & 412
Candice Ralston
August 11, 2010
Dear Marilyn and family,
Steve was a great boss. I worked for him and his father at the Brawley office with Linda Arviso and Eloise Henos in the 1980's.
What fun we had. Mike did some legal work for your family and liked Steve very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Candy & Mike Ralston
Jesse Sr. & Jr. Hernandez
August 11, 2010
Our friend Steve, To all the memories through the years in CA.& AZ. We will miss you....
Jimmie & Bert Brown
August 11, 2010
Marilyn and all of your family: We would like to give you every ounce of consolement, all of our love to you and your families in your loss of a great man. We don't know how you're grieving with such a loss, but you are and you will. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. For over fifty years, Frosty and I had such a close and special friendship; probably as close to being brothers as you can be without actually being related. Steve always told Bert and I he was praying for us when we were having health issues and showed us that he really cared and he always told us how much he loved us. We can't tell you how much we are going to miss him dropping by and calling. A harder working man I've never known. It never got too hot, too windy, too muddy, too cold, too early nor too late for Steve. The man was always ready. Oh, the trails that we've been down. The front part of my heart says these words are inadequate, but the backside of my heart tells me that this is all that I can say on this page. Miss him? Yes. He will be so with me until the day I die.
We will be there for you in any capacity any time you need us.
August 11, 2010
The DeForest Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was a wonderful man and larger than life. He will be greatly missed. There was never a gathering at Steve and Mary's house that I didn't get to visit with "Big Steve" and hear his stories. He was a wonderful man and even though Emily, Denice and I were not really family, he always treated us like family. Emily and Denice remember fondly the times they went to the ranch with Steve and Mary and got to join in the family fun. Our hearts go out to you all.
Terre Catanzaro, Emily Allen and Denice (Allen) Miller
Yuma, Arizona
Joanne Kuzinich
August 10, 2010
Marilyn and Family. May God give you the strength to get through the rough days ahead. Only time will help. Sorry for your loss of your Husband and Friend.
Joanne, Yvonne & Julia
Nanette Patty-Cox
August 10, 2010
Aunt Smokey, may God bless and watch over you and your family during your loss. take comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven watching down over you. I will never forget when he would call your phone and it saying "Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah". Love ya'll
WANDA RAMIREZ
August 10, 2010
I WISH I HAD THE RIGHT WORDS TO HELP YOU ALL THREW THIS,I KNOW THERE ARE NONE SO I WILL JUST SAY I AM SENDING LOTS OF PRAYERS,LOVE AND HUGZZZZZ I LOVE YOU ALL STEVE YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY BECAUSE YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIFES WITH YOUR KINDNESS AND LOVE. WANDA KAYE
August 10, 2010
TO THE DEFOREST FAMILY, WILL MISS RUNNING INTO STEVE AND VISITING WITH HIM. ALWAYS LIKED HIS STORIES AND HIM TALKING ABOUT HIS KIDS OR THE PLACE IN THE MOUNTAINS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND STEVE WILL HAVE MANY FRIENDS TO VISIT WITH. VICKIE AND GENE FOSTER
Pat Wright
August 10, 2010
Your going to be greatly missed. We at the Bakersfield Truck Center will miss all your stories and your smile.
Terri Patty- Doty
August 10, 2010
Aunt Smokey,
I remember as a kid you all would come to Salinas every summer.. I couldn't wait to see you all.
sitten a Granma Kitchen table or at the family reunion.. my thoughts and prayer are with you all..
Ricki
August 10, 2010
Condolences to Lori & Stephinie! Back in the days of Pinyon. Steve love to hike everywhere!Good memeories!
August 9, 2010
So sorry for your loss, My father ( Larry Hicks ) had spoke highly of Steve, I am sure he has my dads ear right now . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all with this hard loss for your family and friends, God Bless you Steve. Robert Hicks & Family (El Centro CA )
Steve & Lefty "Fruit Tramp Party" You will be missed..
Lefty Sheppard
August 9, 2010
Tammy Marler (Cummings)
August 9, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Steve. I remember when I stayed at your house when I was young and he seemed larger than life! I've always loved your family and Steve was the heart and soul of it. I'm keeping you all in my heart and you're in my prayers. Steve is keeping it lively upstairs, I just know it! Love you all.
Natalie Woolf-Brigman
August 9, 2010
DeForest Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. You were great neighbors & I will always remember the fun times we had growing up. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Lourdes Morales
August 9, 2010
I knew Steve thru Dave Edwards i will always remember him for his special gift of advice and always knowing what to say to keep you going like him.Steve is with God and god will give his family the the strength to keep his business and family together.
August 9, 2010
Stevie D, you will be missed. I never pass a Waffle House without thinking of you. Heaven just got a little brighter:)
Sincerely
Tracy West
August 9, 2010
Hi Steve, Just learned of your loss. Steve will be missed by all the Fruit Tramps that traveled that long trail.
Our deepest smypathies.
Jeff Sims & Family
August 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My memories go back 50 years. Steve was a good friend,he helped me out many times. Gary Pravettoni(Yuma,Arizona)
JT and Murt Cummings
August 9, 2010
Dear Marilyn and family
We are so shocked and terribly saddened upon learning of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful person, friend and cherished customer over the years. He was a great guy who could carry on very lively and interesting conversations. Even though we didn't see him too often, we will truly miss him. May your memories and the love you all shared with Steve carry you through the difficult times ahead. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. RIP Steve.
August 9, 2010
To a good friend...
You will be missed by many people.
Leroy Wallen
Yuma
Bob Raper
August 8, 2010
Your going to be greatly missed. Your Friend always.
marcus shapiro
August 8, 2010
So sorry for your loss
SueAnna Arnold-Folsom
August 8, 2010
I was saddened to see that Mr. DeForest had passed away. I went to school with John, his son. My thoughts are with John, his family and their loss.
Fred & Terri Klicka
August 8, 2010
Please accept our condolences. He will truly be missed!
JULIAN MOLINA
August 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Raul Leal
August 8, 2010
Marilyn and family,please accept our condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will cherish the memories forever
Bill Foster
August 8, 2010
Will miss you Steve
Bill Foster
August 8, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Don&LIllian Sanders
August 8, 2010
Dear Marilyn & Family,
Don and I just wanted you and Family to know that were so saddened by Steve's passing.Everytime we saw Steve it was like we had seen him yesterday. He was a friend for many years. Even if you did not connect with him for awhile,his friendship was always sincere. Our love to you Marliyn and Family. Rest in peace Steve, you are in Gods loving hands.Our Love Don and Lillian Sanders
August 8, 2010
We loved Steve, and will greatly miss him. Our condolences to Marilyn and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James and Jeanne Pate
August 8, 2010
Stevie! You are loved n you are missed Vaya con Dios my good friend. Thank you for always being there. Thank you for being such a selfless hard working lover of your friends, customers, n the industry and your family
Steve Scaroni and Family
Sandra Boudreau
August 7, 2010
Dear Marilyn and family - Words seem so inadequate at a time like this, but it's all we have to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we share your sorrow. God bless you and your family, and bring you peace as you go through this loss. Steve will be sorely missed by all who loved him.
Sincerely, Sandra Boudreau
Lefty Sheppard
August 7, 2010
My friend Steve, I will miss you.....
August 7, 2010
Steve we will miss you.. You have a been more than a friend for many many years. I will miss hearing you say " Whats up cuz?" We have been through many things in life together. I want all of his family to know how much he will be missed. Thank you for your friendship.. Lefty & Sandy Sheppard
Brandi Faro
August 7, 2010
Marilyn and family...My heart goes out to you guys. The DeForest family has been a part of my entire life in one way or another. I hope there is a special place for our lettuce tramps up there. He will be missed by all.
ron fuqua
August 7, 2010
steve and i did a l;ot of business together over the years and was also a friend, his word was his bond and i always could count on steve on coming thru , he is now in peace in heaven , trucking with dad john and abbit smith and the rest of the gang that is there
ron fuqua
retired from gaudin, cochran, erwin, salinas valley ford trucks
Billy Beleu
August 7, 2010
My Friend Steve, I will miss you very much. Your foot print in my life and that of my family will always be remembered. I'll miss you dropping in to see what's up, and the phone calls with "Ya know what I mean!" Your advice and friendship can never be replaced.
Marilyn and family-You're a stong caring family. Together you'll survive and move on as Steve would have wanted. . Your friends will always be here for you. I'll always be here for you with LOVE.
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