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Steve Robert Obituary
Steve Robert passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home, in the company of his wife and loving family, under the care of a hospice team.
They had elected to forgo "treatment" for an aggressive brain tumor, and chose rather to gather about themselves - with as much quality time for the family as possible. Neither Mr. Robert, nor the family, reported any ambivalence about this decision.
Mr. Robert was a Home Repairs Worker, and also did various volunteer work in the Muncie Community that he liked to refer to as Community Advocacy. He often said that people should think of the whole world as one big community - or neighborhood.
He would often say something such as: "Well - I don't guess this world is going to make itself into a better place - so - I guess that is just gonna have to be our job." He tried to encourage others, generally, to care more - and to try to be more compassionate. He thought this was a good activity.
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Susan Bossung
April 27, 2020
I'll never forget this gentle man behind the big booming voice that spoke for the betterment of the world. Steve was always there for me whether it was to repair something at my home or at the church when I needed emotional support or simply a hug. What a wonderful man who was always trying to make the world a better place for us all, no matter what gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. The earth has lost a true advocate of quality life.
Steve at the wedding of he and Tracy, April 22, 2017.
Jean Filson
April 26, 2020
Steve will always occupy a special place in my heart. He was a wise and encouraging mentor to many. He worked tirelessly to make changes to improve situations in his community and indeed, worldwide. My most memorable interactions with him include the discussion group at Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie, our trip together to Plains, Georgia to see and listen to Jimmy Carter speak at his Sunday School class (Steve's objective was to ask and encourage former President Carter to speak at Ball State), the privilege of photographing his marriage to Tracy. I took advantage of the opportunity he offered to purchase peace flags as a fundraiser for Water is Basic, the opportunity to see and hear Eva Kor speak at Ball State as arranged by Steve, and I was grateful when he crawled under my car to retrieve a car key that was hidden there when my keys were lost. The last word of advice he offered to me was to keep being my true self. He knew that I loved dancing to the music he made. Thank you, Steve. You'll live on in our deeds and in our hearts, but it will never quite be the same. Peace and Love to you.
WaTasha Barnes Griffin
April 25, 2020
My forever friend.
Steve, Tracy, and Draman Janneh (PAYLP guest) at NAACP Muncie meeting, 08/09/2018
Dr. Ruby Cain
April 24, 2020
Steve's legacy will live on in me and the multitude of others who love him. I will forever cherish the opportunity that I had to work side by side with him in several of his selected organizations and programs, to talk with him about issues that mattered, to celebrate his wedding to the spectacular Tracy, to work his magic on my home repair needs, and to comfort me in my time of bereavement. Steve and Tracy have a very special place in my heart. I admired their union and unconditional love for each other. I love them both and was especially honored when I was in the presence of both of them at meetings, meals, and just because.
April 24, 2020
Go in Peace
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