Sorry everyone to interrupt
you but Julie has asked me to say a few words about my mate Steve. He was such a talented guy a very successful
businessman, a good musician and a loving husband and father. He was so proud of his family and of all
their achievements and loved nothing better than having an impromptu jam
session - playing his guitar and singing
with Ben and when Abi got a first at Uni he was bursting with pride even though
at the time he was very ill and I am proud to be an honorary granddad to them
all.
Every Tuesday Dave Shave and
Tony Sparkes and myself would spend the afternoon with Steve so that Julie
could come to the club to keep in touch with her friends. We either watched a film a comedy dvd or
listened to steve’s jokes again and again but I am sure whatever we did - he did appreciate it. Thanks guys.
He had numerous and fabulous
holidays and I am sure a few of his mates will want to tell you about them
later. One of my holiday memories of
him was in a fantastic 10 bedroom villa in Portugal bought by Steve at an auction
- it was magnificent and we all had great fun golfing during the day and Liz
Young and myself fighting over the karaoke machine in the evenings. We also went with Steve and Julie sailing
around the Greek islands. Anyone who
read his “roger the cabin boy daily captain’s report” will have had many laughs
- we certainly did. What a treat to
have him aboard.
After the diagnosis of motor
neurone it was suggested we try to get an eye recognition computer similar to
stephen hawkins. I endeavoured to raise
the money together with Graham Young and luckily for us all - Grant Needham was
able to take the load from us - thanks Grant - and what fun Steve had with
it. His jokes were phenomenal and were
never ending. Poor Julie had to listen
to them all day long. It didn’t matter
who came in doctors, nurses, care workers, builders, they all listened to his
jokes. I am sure you will agree with me
Steve was a very very brave man and was able to maintain his sense of humour to
the end.
But we mustn’t forget Julie
who lost 24 stone in weight - we used to call her big bird now we call her
little sparrow. Julie looked after him
with extraordinary love and devotion and he told me many times how much he
loved her and was grateful to her.
Steve embraced everybody at
Cuddington he was always happy to talk and share a joke - a joke and yet another joke with anybody at
the Club. Even John Terry (Chelsea and
England captain) after playing at Cuddington was so impressed by his sense of
fun that he put an obituary in the Chelsea match programme.
I think you will all agree he
was a fantastic member and I feel sure would have gone on to be a great
captain.
Late breaking news - Steve has
arranged to play golf with Seve Ballesteros tomorrow morning - he wont beat him
at golf but he will make him laugh.
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