He is also survived by his brother, Albert G. Loving and supportive father to his two children, Katharine A. Born September 11th, 1959 in Buffalo NY, son of the late Dorothy J. Of Lancaster NY, 63, passed away after a year long battle with cancer on March 31st, 2023. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Steve's name to the Oregon Natural Desert Association ( ). He is remembered by 20 nieces and nephews (and 5 great nieces/nephews) and many adoring friends.Ī Funeral service and visitation is scheduled at Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home at 105 NW Irving Avenue in Bend, OR at 1pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 2023. He leaves behind the following brothers and sisters: Peter (Diane), Jeannie Weirda (Chris), Paul (Beth), Philip (Geri), Josephine J Helene, Robert (Maria Cutrona), Joe (Katie), Harmony Water (Iulia Lee), Brigid Brindley (Kevin), and Margaret Nolen (Carlton). Although he was our youngest brother, Steve is the first to leave us. He was an avid sailor, hiker and naturalist. He also studied Informatics in his time at SUNY Buffalo. He did graduate work in English Literature at the State University of New York at Buffalo for many years, eventually achieving a Masters degree in Literature. in Buffalo, and was enrolled for two years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Mark School on Woodward Avenue, and Nichols School on Amherst St. Steve was born Jin Buffalo, New York, the youngest of 11 siblings. Steve had a keen sense of humor, which he carried with him, and shared with his family and friends, until the end. He was a strong believer in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, which he has been practicing for the past 25 years. Reading and his Buddhist practice were Steve's two greatest passions in life. He was the most well-read person any of us knew. He preached the benefits of reading to his siblings, nieces and nephews throughout his life. Steve was a prolific reader his whole life. He especially loved the animals, small and large, of the Oregon High Desert. He loved the mountains and the outdoors, where he would hike, climb, wander and commune with nature. He lived in (and loved) La Pine, OR, where he resided for several years. Burke died Octoafter a brief battle with cancer. Memorial gifts may be made to Cornell University, a youth sailing program of your choice, or the Alzheimer's Association A Memorial Service will be held on November 4th at 2 pm at Central Park United Methodist Church, 216 Beard Avenue, Buffalo, New York followed by a reception at the Buffalo Yacht Club (1 Porter Avenue, Buffalo New York) from 4 – 6 PM. After retiring Bob and Mary Ann traveled extensively around the US and abroad. Bob enjoyed spending his summers on the shores of Lake Erie where he and Mary Ann had a summer home and at a family cottage on Lake Raponda in southern Vermont. Bob was an avid sailor owning several sailboats, and was active in the Buffalo Yacht Club, and the Buffalo Canoe Club, including serving as Commodore of the BCC in 1977. He loved his family, the Buffalo Sabres, Skiing and traveling. He served on the Board of the Millard Fillmore Hospital, was active in Rotary, and a longtime member of the Saturn Club. Adams Company, an engineering manufacturing company. Bob was a lifelong member of Central Park United Methodist Church. Army in Aberdeen, Maryland and Korea in the late 1950s, before returning to Buffalo. He met his greatest love, Mary Ann, at Cornell and they married on June 22, 1957. He was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity and rarely missed a Cornell Homecoming or reunion. Bob attended Nichols School and Cornell University (BSME 1956). He is also survived by his brother Richard and sister Ann (Mark Ledger) of Malvern, PA. He is survived by his children David (Jennifer), Laurie (Matt Bode) of Bethesda, Maryland, Tricia (Sean Brennan), and Chris (Denise) of Sagamore Hills, Ohio and 13 grandchildren: William Bode, Nicholas Bode, Julie Adams, Samuel Adams, Stephanie Bode, Adam Teach, Meghan Brennan, Stella Teach, Emily Adams, Sarah Brennan, Elijah Brennan, Madeline Adams, and Nicolas Adams. Died shortly before his 91st birthday on Octoafter a lengthy struggle with dementia.
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