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Steven L. Barber

Steven Barber Obituary

BARBER Steven L. Steven L. Barber, age 56, passed away May 1, 2007, at Foote Hospital in Jackson, MI, where he lived and raised his family. Steve grew up in Toledo, and recently resided in the Irish Hills and Toledo area. He retired after 30 years from Jackson State Prison. He was an avid horseman and his favorite past times were spent with family and friends hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Steven J. Barber; daughters, Alicia Jones, Stacy Barber; stepdad, James Lenhart; spouse, Carolyn Barber; brothers, Doug Barber, Keith Lenhart; sisters, Christine Stefanoni, Catherine (Hal) Sansom; 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Lenhart and brother, Matthew Lenhart. Private family cremation ceremony in Jackson, MI, Friday, May 4. The family will host a gathering for friends and family on Sunday, May 6 at Secor Lanes Banquet Hall on Secor Road 2 - 5 p.m.

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Published by The Blade from May 4 to May 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Barber

22 Entries

Alicia (Barber) Jones

May 14, 2007

Dad~ you are so missed every day even though you'll always be with me. You were my hero, just like John Wayne, I looked up to you, wanted to be just like you & always have & always will love you with all my heart.

Now your riding tall in the saddle, up in the sky,
looking out for the girls & I.
I'll tell the girls stories, of you in the past,
& promice on everything your memory will last.
A hunter, a fisher, a guard at the prison...
the cowboy & DI & oh how we'll miss him.
A drinker & partier, & such a good friend...
A great dad & Grandpa right down to the end.
Now knock knock knock up on Heaven's door,
I know we'll find peace though our hearts still sore.
"Daddy's girl forever", this I'll always be...
We'll love you always ~ the girls & me.

I made sure you had your cowboy boots & your hat, so saddle up Banner & ride off in the sunset. We love you so much, ~Alicia, Jasmine, Mallory, Allison, & Jasmine

gary watson

May 11, 2007

So sorry to here about steve i worked with steve for over 20 years and i might say i never felt safer then when i was working with steve.

Dick & Sharon Hatch

May 11, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Cyndi Hoffman

May 9, 2007

Carolyn (and Family),
You have never been far from my thoughts as I returned home to Jackson due to family illness and for visits. I always looked forward to getting together again for our mini-reunions, and apologize that I wasn't there to maybe help in some small way during this difficult journey. I was truly sadened to learn of your husband's passing. I wish I was able to be in town to give you a hug at the Roadhouse. As I recall that is where you met Steve. May God Bless you all at this sad time. Cyndi (Wilson) Hoffman

Carolyn Barber

May 9, 2007

"Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." --John Wayne (1907-1979). Steve always 'saddled up' and went in fighting. I can see him and "The Duke" getting acquainted right about now. Know this: He loved us and we loved him. We'll miss him forever.

Doug Reska

May 9, 2007

Although we never met, you have left your mark upon your two daughters; they are delightful young women. Prayers to all family members. Senior

Stacey Barber

May 8, 2007

A NOTICE TO ALL WHO VIEW THIS SITE:
There was a typo in the printing of the obituary printed Tuesday the 8th of May...The wake is indeed being held at the Roadhouse (located on Lansing Avenue, Jackson) but it will begin at 1:00PM NOT 2:00PM and will end at 4:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact me (I'm Steve's youngest daughter) 517-782-2831. Thank you all, and we hope to see many faces we haven't seen in a while (yet haven't forgotten).

Bob Hughes

May 8, 2007

Steve was a fine gentleman and will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. I also retired from the Corrections Department in 2002 and worked with Steve for a short time until his transfer to the Boot Camp. My deepest sympathy goes out to his entire family. He's now in a better place..

DOUGLAS RESKA

May 8, 2007

your daughter is in good hands and so are you, you will be missed.

Carolyn Barber

May 8, 2007

"Stevie" -- Please accept my most heartfelt apologies for omitting you and Katie (Steve's son, Steven James Barber and daughter-in-law Katie of Tucson AZ) from the obituary in the Cit Pat. We most certainly want to acknowledge your loss of your father and know that you shared loving memories of him just as we did. We will all miss him and will always ask ourselves why, but he is at peace now and pain free. May we all be reunited on that final Judgement Day.

Terry (Lindstedt) Gordon

May 8, 2007

Steve will always be remembered by my family - Mack, Ryan and Kenny - and their dad, as well as myself. The various places we visited - Kingsley, MI; Erie, MI; Higgins Lake, Tequahmenon Falls, "Canada" :) and even when he came with Carolyn & girls to Dallas. We're sad to see him departed from this life and offer loving support to the family - now and always.

Stacey Barber

May 8, 2007

You will never be forgotten and will always be loved dad. I prayed for you at your bedside and I pray for you now. I smile with the thought of you riding Banner in Heaven being the cowboy you always wanted to be; happy & healthy. From the bottom of my heart...

Your Little Girl Always

Stacey Barber

May 8, 2007

You will never be forgotten and will always be loved dad. I prayed for you at your bedside and I pray for you now. I smile with the thought of you riding Banner in Heaven with Grandma, Matt & all of your loved one who have gone before you at your side; happy & healthy. From the bottom of my heart...

Your Little Girl Always

Donna Styszko(Oberle)

May 7, 2007

I went to school with Christine and only met Steve 10 years ago in Jackson.
You will always be in my heart.

Melanie Hoffman

May 6, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Melanie (Gray) Hoffman

Connie Trainor

May 6, 2007

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself; "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to to be happy in it."
(by Groucho Marx)...from my heart, Connie Trainor

Terry Gordon

May 5, 2007

My condolences to the family in Toledo. Steve is my brother-in-law and I have many fun and fond memories of him through the years.
Sincerely,
Terry (Hendershot) Gordon

Dan and Krisanne Gibler

May 5, 2007

We are long-time friends and co-workers of Steve's from SPSM. We will miss him!!

Dan Duvall

May 5, 2007

So Sorry To Hear of This. Prayers to You and your Family, and Healing at Gods speed. An Old Friend from Whitmer Auto '71.
Dan Duvall

Vonnie Brown

May 5, 2007

I was saddened to hear of Steves passing. We were friends as children and shared the love of horses.Although we had lost touch over the years, I am greatful I was able to visit with him recently at the funeral of his mother(also a sad occasion) Our parents were lifelong friends. Rest well old friend...Vonnie(Mauss)Brown

May 4, 2007

Brenda Moffitt and Family

Nancy Housley

May 4, 2007

May god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. For the short time I have known you I enjoyed your family and presence. May the Lord be with you all.

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