Our sweet Steve returned home to his Father in Heaven yesterday morning, December 29th, after a valiant fight with cancer and the complications that came from his radiation treatments and 14 surgeries. It was so wonderful to have the chance to tell him how much we loved him and to hear him tell us the things he wanted us to know before he passed on. His earthly life was spent making others laugh and we know he is whooping it up in heaven with his jokes and humor. One of our friends told us that Heaven just got a lot more fun with Steve there and we feel comforted and have peace in our hearts that he has no pain and can walk and breathe normal again. He will be so missed by us on Earth but having the gospel in our lives with the Plan of Salvation and knowing we will see him again soon will help us to endure this void that is now in our hearts and lives. We feel blessed that Deacon was able to spend time in his grandpa's arms on this earth and we know that Stevie will always be watching over him and all of us. Deacon and all of our children will know this incredible man and will know what he believed in and what he taught and meant to everyone he came in contact with.
We love you and miss you Stevie but know that you will always be with us!
Thank you for all of the prayers and thoughts offered on Steve's behalf
these past 5 years as he bravely fought his battle.
You will always be with us Steve and we'll be seeing you soon!!!
12 comments:
Thanks for posting all those pictures, Rose! We love you guys, and wish we were closer so we could be better support during this difficult time.
So sorry McDermott's....I loved Steve. Ill be praying for you guys! Love ya.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful post.
An amazing tribute to an incredible man who had the most amazing family who supported him every step of the way. Here's to the wonderful new moms - Rosie and Bree who sacrificed to bring Deacon and Londyn to Steve - the greatest joys in his last days! I'll never hear that song or see the moon again without thinking of all of you!
Oh, so very sorry. Prayers for your family.
What a beautiful blog entry! I am sitting here crying my eyes out. Steve will always be loved and remembered, always. We love you all!
PS I got your card in the mail today, and it is gorgeous. We sure love you!
Oh this made me cry! Those pictures are so wonderful and touching! Steve is such an amazing man who touched everyones lives around him. He always made me laugh and smile! We will greatly miss him!
We are so saddened about his passing and are thinking about you guys. If there is anything we can do, let us know. You are all in our prayers!
Steve lives on in his amazing sons and grandsons!
We love you guys!!!
You couldn't have said it better. My heart definitely aches as memories and thoughts of Steve flood through my mind. I am truly saddened but know that he will do much good in Heaven and will be watching over your family. He is an amazing man and brought so much into the lives of many. He will be missed but his smiling face will always be what I see.
With Lots of Love,
Jenny J
Rosie and James...what a sweet tribute. I am still crying my eyes out. The song, the photos, the words are all perfect. I can't tell you how touched I am by this. I am so proud of you and your sweet little Deacon and the support you are to Becky and Thomas, Bree, Londyn and Melissa. The Doutre's love you forever and ever.
Great post Rosie. We were sad to hear the news but it's comforting to know where he is. The McDermott's are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love and tons of thoughts are sent your way McDermott family! Scott aand I have thought so much about you guys and wish you peace and comfort. All my love!
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