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Stephen Kuiper Obituary

KUIPER, STEPHEN

Of Crofton, MD on Saturday, April 16, 2005. Beloved son of Jevon Yandow; and twin brother of Jonathan Kuiper; loving fiance of Jennifer Sponaugle of Bowie, MD. Also survived by sisters, Nicole Kelly, Kristen Stewart and Heather King; his father, Edward Kuiper; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at the ROBERT E. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 450 & Race Track Rd., Bowie, MD on Monday, April 18 from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Bank of America, c/o Jevon Yandow, Crofton, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 17, 2005.

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monique cucinotta

May 3, 2005

TO JENNA AND THE KUIPER FAMILY, WE AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF STEVE.THERE ARE REALLY NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW SORRY WE ARE.WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW HE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH.HE HAS A PERSONALITY LIKE NO OTHER.PLEASE KNOW MANY PEOPLE LOVED HIM AND THAT HE HAS TOUCHED ALOT OF LIVES.I FOUND THIS POEM AND THOUGHT IT MIGHT HELP A LITTLE BIT. LOVE JOE AND MONIQUE CUCINOTTA A BRIEF MOMENT OF DARKNESS WAS ALL I KNEW,BEFORE HEAVENS GATE CAME INTO MY VIEW. LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS I HAD MISSED FOR YEARS WELCOMED ME WITH OPEN ARMS AND MANY HAPPY TEARS. ALL THE HURT,FEAR AND PAIN THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN IS GONE FROM MY LIFE I AM FINALLY HOME. I KNOW THAT YOU MISS ME BUT PLEASE DRY YOUR EYES I WILL BE WATCHING AND LOVING YOU FROM MY HOME IN THE SKY A COOL BREEZE ON YOUR FACE A TOUCH OF LIGHT RAIN I WILL SEND AS A REMINDER THAT WE WILL BE REUNITED AGAIN LIFE ON EARTH IS BUT ONE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME, I AM FINALLY HOME ETERNITY IS MINE.AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Amanda Blake Steere

May 3, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Ashley and Matt Bowley

May 2, 2005

We will always remember steve and his wonderful personality and outlook on life. He will be missed incredibly. The Kuiper family, Jenna and all family and friends of Steve are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve, you will be so missed.

Bill Covert

April 30, 2005

Kuiper Family ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stephen will always be remembered for the wonderful treasures and memories he leaves with you. My heart grieves with you. All my Love...

Your friend in NH,

Bill Covert

Nicole Kelly

April 27, 2005

Always in my heart and in my memories... I love you, Steve...



Your loving sister,

Nicole



P.S. A big thank you to all of you who have contacted our family members, to those of you who came to his funeral, and to those who have said a prayer. It means more to us than I can even express. God bless...

Jenna Sponaugle

April 26, 2005

Stephen, Baby I Love You. I know you're watching me from above and that you will ease my sadness like you always had. Trot's almost here, and a part of you will live on to comfort everyone who knew you. I love you.

Kuiper Family Reunion

Kristen (Kuiper) Stewart

April 26, 2005

I love & miss you Steve. You're always in my heart. I am very fortunate to have you as my brother.

Letitia (Tish) Kidwell`

April 25, 2005

Jevon and Family:

My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Please know your neighbors are here for you! Stephen will be missed terribly!

Adam Veinotte

April 23, 2005

I just found out about Steve...my sincere sympathies are with the whole family and I send my condolences in this truly hard time. Take care.

Lauren Calhoun

April 19, 2005

I will never forget going 4 wheeling in your truck!! I thought I was gunna die! LOL! We will miss you......MY TRUCKS BETTER!

Kymra McCarthy

April 18, 2005

I just heard the news from my fiance this morning. Ed, I am so sorry - I had such great times with you and your whole family. My heart is breaking for you all. Please take care and send everyone my love.

Kymra

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