Stephen Robert Topping

TOPPING Stephen Robert 1952 - 2008 On Thursday, June 5, 2008, God wrapped his arms around Steve and took him home. He passed away in his family's presence at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Steve was born August 14, 1952, in Toledo, OH, the son of Richard G. and Claudia A. (Borucki) Topping. He graduated from E.L. Bowsher High School in 1970. On September 15, 1978, he married Kathryn Shortridge in Toledo, OH. Steve had been a resident of Lawrence, KS since moving from Toledo in 1975. He was a five-year employee of the Lawrence Public Schools and worked in the maintenance department. He also worked as an engineer and producer for the Eleanor Jessie Recording Studios in Lawrence. Steve was well-liked by everyone and always seemed to have a smile on his face. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Steve is survived by his two sons, James (Kim Wright) and Andrew (Taylor Bernard); his parents, Richard (Barbara) Topping and Claudia (Jim) French; his sister, Pamela Gilbert; his stepbrothers and sisters, Laura Johnson, Theresa (Tim) Depew, Judith Johnson, Pamela Johnson, Steven Johnson, Melissa (Jeff) Miller, Cynthia French, Ronald (Betsy) French, and Richard (Alicia) French; many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and his former spouse, Kathryn Shortridge. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., June 14, 2008 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until services begin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to: www.warrenmcelwain.com Subject: Topping