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Steven Stone Obituary
Steven Louis Stone, 61, passed away November 26, 2012 at Faith Village, Bethesda Lutheran Home in Overland Park, Ks. He was born October 4, 1961 in Lawrence, KS. Steve was the son of Bessie and Louis Stone, both deceased. He is survived by his sisters, Pamela Varenhorst (Richard), and Jennifer Woods (Peter); 3 nieces, April Hines, Abigail Woods, Catie Varenhorst; 2 nephews, Daniel Schuckman, Garrett Varenhorst; 3 great-nieces, Madison Hines, Taylor Hines, Sofia Schuckman; 1 great-nephew, Hudson Schuckman.
Stevie was a special man of simple pleasures. He will always be remembered as a lover of plastic guitars, red baseball caps, fire engines, a good haircut, family visits, and most importantly, a McDonald's hamburger and chocolate milkshake. His infectious laugh and impromptu renditions of "Happy Birthday To You" will be painfully missed.
After Stevie was born, his Mother realized a support group or home for children with mental retardation did not exist in Lawrence. She went around to bulletin boards in grocery stores, leaving her name for people to contact if they were in the same situation. After receiving a huge response, the families she united decided to buy a house to develop a day program for children with disabilities, as well as a support for their parents. Bessie was out campaigning to raise money for the home the day she died in a car accident. Afterward, a home at 7th & Ohio in Lawrence was purchased and named the Bess Stone Activity Center for Retarded Children. A training facility, Cottonwood, Inc., eventually grew from this endeavor. Through those who loved him, Steve has touched and changed a great many lives for the better. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
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Maggie Rodgers, Music Therapist-Board Certified
November 23, 2021
Rock n Rollllll. Rock and Rollll. That´s what I loved about Steve. I loved how he said and strummed his guitar to "Rock and Rolllll"
December 6, 2012
Stevo, as I called him, was Dear to me and the band, Harvest Moon. Over a year ago, we presented a guitar and case to him around the Halloween Party 2011 at Bethesda. It was carried from Day Program to his room many, many times. In fact, so many times, he wore out the case and received a new one several months ago. He played his guitar often with me. I would tune it weekly for him, give him a new pick and he would strum and sing "Rock and Rollllll, Rock and Rollllll." We have shared music therapy sessions together for many years at Bethesda (since 2004). Harvest Moon had just presented him with a new guitar and case at 2012 Halloween Party. He generously allowed me to take his older guitar and donate it to someone who didn't have one. He was a wonderful soul and I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to your family. Steve was a gem. There is some great "Rock and Rollllll" going on in Heaven now.
Maggie Rodgers, MT-BC
Music Therapist-Board Certified
Overland Park, KS
Rosie Shelton
December 5, 2012
Jenny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Krause
December 1, 2012
Prayers being lifted to all of who knew Steve. I visit one of the other residents every Saturday and missed seeing him today. That is when I asked one of the staff. So sorry for your loss! Steve had a humerous side of him.
courtney rollins
December 1, 2012
Steve you are truly missed at faith village. You hold a special place in my heart!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
November 29, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God cares for you and will help you during your time of need. ( Psalms 121:2)
Connie Trotter
November 29, 2012
Jenny,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stevie was indeed a very special guy. He was so lucky to have had you in his life, as well as his very caring mother, taken far too soon. Heaven is full of guitar music today!
Ruth Kolb
November 29, 2012
Jenny - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Stevie, whom I know you loved dearly and looked after with such great care. Heaven's gates have now opened wide to welcome sweet Stevie home. You and your family are in my prayers.
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