-------------------- Leaper of Tall buildings.. If you find my posts divisive or otherwise snarky please ignore them. If you do not know how then PM me about it and I will demonstrate. Posts: 5274 | From: Im a nowhere man | Registered: Jul 2001
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There are no words to express how sad we are with the loss of our friend. He will always be remembered for bringing the Brothers and Sisters of the craft together. Without Steve, Barb and this site, we all would not be the people we are today. Thank you and rest in peace our friend.
-------------------- Tom & Kathy Durham House Springs, MO Posts: 654 | From: House Springs, MO | Registered: Apr 1999
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I'm sorry to hear this. It's a sad day in Letterville.
-------------------- John Moritz Simply Signs & Screenprinting 1001 D West Mt. Vernon St. Metamora, IL 61548 Phone 309.849.9016 Fax 309.849.9017 Posts: 24 | From: Metamora, IL | Registered: Jan 2013
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-------------------- John Byrd Ball Ground, Georgia 770-735-6874 http://johnbyrddesign.com so happy I gotta sit on both my hands to keep from wavin' at everybody! Posts: 741 | From: Ball Ground, Georgia, USA | Registered: May 1999
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So, so sad at the news... Pete Payne had sent the heads up a week ago that Steve was not good, but I had hopes that Steve would've had just a little more time. My thought and prayers to Barb and family
-------------------- Russell kelly Kelly sign co 895 fenmar dr 416 746-2099 Posts: 6 | From: Weston, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jan 2001
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So, so sad at the news... Pete Payne had sent the heads up a week ago that Steve was not good, but I had hopes that Steve would've had just a little more time. My thought and prayers to Barb and family
-------------------- Russell kelly Kelly sign co 895 fenmar dr 416 746-2099 Posts: 6 | From: Weston, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jan 2001
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Truly a sad day in Letterville! My Prayers for the family are for strength through the coming days ahead. I do believe that the pain and suffering is over and Steve is in a better place with those who have gone before, he is now with Bushie, Mikey Boone and other friends and I'm sure would not want to return from the promise that was give, In My Fathers house there are many mansions, I go there to prepare a roon for you. Steve is in good hands, and will be watching over his families and friends. R.I.P. Steve.
-------------------- Len Mort Signmaker1.com 11 Juniper Drive Millbury, MA 508-865-2382 "A Good Business Sign, is A Sign of Good Business"(1957) Posts: 811 | From: Millbury, Ma | Registered: Dec 2006
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Sad news, Steve did so much for all of us with this community RIP Steve
-------------------- Terry Colley The VintageSign Co 42 barrack hill Romiley Stockport Cheshire, England sk6 3az tel 0161 494 5089 terry@bullandbrush.fsnet.co.uk Posts: 210 | From: England | Registered: Dec 1999
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Very sorry for all of us, but relieved that Steve is no longer in any pain. Thank you so much for your wonderful influence in this great craft, via this website.
Keep well, somehow, Barb and family.
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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Every comment above stirs my heart and resonates my feelings. Barb, I hope now you can get some rest and peace. It's been a long road. My heart is with you.
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Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity. — Charles Mingus Posts: 6713 | From: Mendocino, CA. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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So sorry to log in and read such sad news. Thank you both for the site and my thoughts and prayers go out to help try to comfort you and family.
-------------------- Sam Staffan Mackinaw Art & Sign 721 S. Nokomis St. Mackinaw City, MI dstaffan@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1694 | From: Mackinaw City, MI | Registered: Mar 2004
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My sincere thoughts go out for you Barb for your loss of "our Steve"; you made such a good team to help us rise above the norm to share your talents and kindness, to give us all a new place to come together for the crafts and talents; for that I am thankful to be here today to wish you a good send off to your seat in heaven that is painless and a greater place than we can imagine. Steve had the talent to reach everyone in a special personal way visiting people at their homes and getting to all the meets possible; here's wishing your family all peace that he is in a better place with our other friends of David Drane, Bushie, Timi, Michael Boone, Duckie, and of course Amanda, your daughter. We will all meet again as life is meant to be.
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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My heartfelt condolences go out to you Barb and family. Truly sad times. Unfortunately I am no way as good with words as the many previous posters
-------------------- Kevin Gaffney Artistik Signs Kinnegad County Westmeath Ireland 044-75187 kevingaffney@eircom.net Posts: 628 | From: Ireland | Registered: Oct 2003
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I met Steve and Barb at one of the Musters in Mazeppa - Mike Myers. And this bullboard has been VERY influential, hospitable, and helpful. Thanks Steve! and Barb. God Bless.
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-------------------- Mick Samsel Creative Services Cherokee, IA Posts: 498 | From: Cherokee, Ia USA | Registered: Jan 1999
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I never met Steve but even so feel a sense of loss at this news having seen the outpouring of support on this site for Steve and Barb over the years... My condolences go out to Barb, family, and this community on your loss. RIP.
-------------------- joel cuminale creative rage inc 3 railroad street fairport, ny 14450 info@tpsigns.com Posts: 14 | From: fairport ny | Registered: Jul 2002
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There is nothing more that we can add that hasn't already been said.
Shirley and I will miss you Steve. You were an inspiration and friend to us.
I hope that we can get together this summer Barb. We love you.
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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So hard to wrap my head around this. Every time I see the Letterville logo, it's like walking into the same room as Steve. The room now feels very quiet. Too quiet.
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Condolences to Barb and family. I met Steve in 1999 at Mazeppa, and he was very kind. He did a lot to bring sign painters together. RIP Steve...
-------------------- Kurt Gaber Chippewa Falls, WI Thank You Letterheads for being a part of both Brush Bashes in '02 & '06!
-------------------- David Fisher D.A. & P.M. Fisher Services Brisbane Australia da_pmf@yahoo.com Trying out a new tag: "Parents are the bones on which children cut their teeth Peter Ustinov Posts: 1450 | From: Brisbane Queensland Australia | Registered: Nov 1998
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In my early years of trying to learn how to paint signs, no one in the business would give me the time of day when I would approach them with questions and such . . . then one day I came across a magazine dedicated to the business, and inside I learned about this group called the Letterheads AND a Canadian guy by the name of Steve Shortreed who lived in a small town not too far from me - so nervous as all heck I gave him a call - I remember it vividly! Finally someone who would not only talk to me about sign painting, but was truly excited to do so and share whatever he could. Not long after that phone call I made my way to my first Letterhead meet up at Doug Downey`s . . . drove up by myself - I was scared ****less! but it twas a GREAT GREAT DAY! That phone call changed my life so much for the better, and even though my life in the sign business has had many ups and downs, there is NOTHING on this earth that I would rather do for a living - I`ve met so many great people and made so many great friends, and I sincerely want to thank Steve for his generosity and friendship . . . RIP
-------------------- Randy Howe Gougerville Sign and T-Shirt Co. 408 St. John's Rd. E. RR#3 Simcoe, Ontario / N3Y 4K2 519-426-6124 Posts: 203 | From: PORT DOVER, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Aug 1999
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I'm deeply saddened by this great loss. Steve was passionate about this business and the people who plied this trade. I remember back when he discussed the concept of a Letterhead Meet that never ends with me at Doug Downey's Stratford meet. Although I knew nothing about the Internet, or chat rooms, or much involving electronic communications, it was clear that Steve had a vision of what could be, and how he intended to bring the Letterheads together in a virtual meet. This is his legacy, and it's one where many have directly or indirectly have benefitted from.
RIP Steve, you did yourself proud !
-------------------- Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail: kjmlhenry@rogers.com
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