Stephen Michael McTavish

1958 - 2006

BORN

1958

DIED

2006

Stephen McTavish Obituary

Stephen Michael McTavish died in an industrial accident on July 24, 2006.

He was born April 1, 1958, in Santa Barbara to parents Laura and Robert McTavish.

He was the proud father of three wonderful daughters, Sharon (husband George) Medina, Melissa and Jessica, and faithful husband to his devoted wife, Rose Marie.

Steve was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 26, 1973. He was passionate about his family and his American Sign Language (ASL) ministry. He touched many lives, and never overlooked those who needed him most.

His great love and focus in life was teaching the Bible to the deaf in ASL. Early in the 1990s, he started interpreting for a sign language group in a Santa Barbara congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Later, this group moved to Carpinteria and then to Ventura, where it is now a thriving ASL congregation. Steve moved his family to Ventura to assist and then recently moved again to Albuquerque, N.M., where he had an active part in the establishment of another ASL congregation.

Over the years, Steve lived in Santa Barbara, Arizona, Lompoc, Carpinteria, Ventura and Albuquerque, making great friends along the way who will miss him dearly. He would want all those who knew and loved him to keep pressing on, "fighting the fine fight of the faith." - 1 Timothy 6:12

Stephen McTavish Memorial Fund has been established for his family at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Aug. 12 to Aug. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen McTavish

6 Entries

Debbie Brewer

August 23, 2006

Sharon and family, I was so pained to hear about Steve. I know what your family is going through,we also lost Sam, my husband to an industrial work accident. Its been going on six years in Dec. and I'm still grieving the loss, however staying close to Jehovah's people and my other family members has been a great blessing for us. We just need to wait on Jehovah to bring our loved ones back in the resurection. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of your family.

Patti Campbell

August 16, 2006

I have very fond memories of Steve and his family...We always felt welcomed at the McTavish home in Lompoc and Steve always had something crazy to say to crack us up...I'll never forget the times he would pick up Sharon from school and gave me a ride home as well, but not without stopping at Bakers Square first for a piece of pie...Those were fun times!...I'm so happy to have known Steve and his family and I can't wait to see him again! Rosemary and girls, you are in my prayers. Love, Patti Campbell

Dennis & Carol Dunne

August 15, 2006

It was a sad day for old friends such as the Dunne's to hear of the tragic accident that took our dear friends life. The Memorial service last Saturday offered a large public display of how the McTavish family has impacted the lives of others. Even more, of the comfort we draw from the wonderful hope of life renewed just ahead. Steve's very unique personality and style will make him easily recognizable, and I, with many others, will listen first for his large laugh and compeling voice. RoseMarie, Sharon, Melissa and Jessica have very positive memories to sustain them, while awaitning the grand reunion in Gods new earth. Our history with your family Rose...in the Lompoc period of your lives...was one of re-discovered spirituality and family oneness. We were happy to be a part of that. Our love and prayers include you dear family, and the adjustments you must now make. Dear friends, and continued Christian works will help to heal the loss. And we are just a phone call away. Our love, the Dunnes.

jose and cheryl family santana

August 15, 2006

we knew steve he was a good freind to my whole family and he was very good man and he was a good father and girls and sassy wife loved him so much. he was teaching deaf people about god . i know all of people loves him so much and missed him so much and we will miss him so much ,,,, bless u so much ,,,,

Kerri Beatty(campbell)

August 14, 2006

I saw his picture and I started crying. I can't believe he is gone. I wish I could hug you all! Jah will remember him when it is time! We will see him again!!!

Lana McKinley

August 14, 2006

Dearest RoseMarie & girls,

I am so saddened to hear about Steve. I will always remember and treasure the times I spent with the Sign Language group in Santa Barbara. Jehovah has really blessed all of you and will continue to bless and guide you. We know that Steve is in a safe place now - in Jehovah's memory! and we look forward to the day when we will see him in the new system.

With warm Christian love & affection,

Lana (Pouzanoff) McKinley

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