Steve Tower Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Steve Tower
Start: 2020-09-04T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Location: French & Rising Funeral Home - Goffstown

Steve Tower, age 54, resident of Goffstown passed from sudden illness at Concord Hospital on August 31, 2020. He was the oldest of three sons to Douglas Tower and Linda (Nathanial) Desjardins.

Survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy (Wilkins) Tower, his children; Kerry Tower and wife, Chelsey (Gagnon) Tower, and Garrett Tower, his siblings; Mark Tower and Derek Tower and wife, Jennifer Tower. He is also survived by his five nieces and nephews; Corey, Kierstyn, Adam, Andrew, and Steven.

Steve Tower was a retired Training Captain for the Goffstown Fire Department for 30 years and a lifelong resident and graduate ("Go Redskins!") of Goffstown High School. He accepted interim positions for the Goffstown Fire Department starting in 2019. Steve was a member of Goffstown Fish and Game, an avid outdoorsman, a dark beer connoisseur, a culinary artist with a repertoire of four dishes, a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and shareholder, a fly-tying man-crafter, an enthusiastic, selfless mentor, and an expecting grandfather.

"Follow the Golden Rule"

Calling hours will be held at French and Rising Funeral Home 17 S. Mast Street Goffstown, NH from 2 PM to 8 PM on Friday, September 4th. Funeral Service will be held at Goffstown High School Football Field, 27 Wallace Road Goffstown, NH at 10am on Saturday, September 5th. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Goffstown Fire Department in Steve's Memory. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com

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Published by Union Leader on Sep. 3, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Tower

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Linda Desjardins

August 28, 2023

Hasn´t gotten any easier losing my first born son, Steven, who left us so suddenly, 3yrs ago on the 31st of August. You so engulfed us with your strong personality and your success in everything you touched. I will never get over losing one if my beautiful sons. I know you brought a smile to Jesus already. Your grand girls are beautiful and bring smiles to help the deep loss. Rest my son, you did so much and brought so much good . Love you and so deeply miss youMy son.

Linda Desjardins

September 14, 2020

What can I say about my first born that already has been said at the Wake and Funeral. The key connection to all is, he was very special to all walks of life. A teacher he was. He extracted the best qualities and made you use them. Even at a young age Steve had a deep side, and handled any given situation with respect and wisdom. Taught him to , “Think before you do!, and “Treat others as you want to be treated.!” Love God, Your Flag and your Country. He did this snd more. The seeds grew to flower and gather more flowers. Growing up he had fun as many friends will attest to, but within limits. He was a gatherer, a teacher, son, husband, father, friend and did all these things well! He covered all bases. Good memories of a good person has touched us all deeply. We are the lucky ones. We touched some part of his life which made us all better people. Rest well my son, God has plans for you. Will love you eternally forever.

Allard

September 4, 2020

I first met Steve when I had to take my hunter safety class... he was so knowledgeable in everything he taught and had a true passion for the outdoors. Hunting, and fishing were two of his favorite things to talk to me about. I used to go to Bass Pro to speak to him about anything I had questions on. Steve got me into hunting and shooting guns. I am forever grateful to have gotten close to him as I grew up... I will miss all the conversations and laughs with you... My thoughts and prayers go to your loved ones! Gone too soon... but never forgotten! Rest Easy Captain Tower!

September 4, 2020

Our heart felt sympathy to family and friends C. And N. Gagnon

David Shaughnessy

September 3, 2020

So I was no Saint, still not. Captain Tower was a mentor as I came up. He is a good guy and gave me a chance. Created my career as a Public Servant. Rest easy Steve, Sir. Thank you for the gifts you shared and gave me, and so many others. May your family get some solace in knowing how many lives you touched.

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