Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 It's with great sadness that I have to announce that Steve has lost his battle with cancer. Steve passed away earlier today, at home with his family after coming home from a hospice. As many of you know, he built his Sport 250 from a kit completing it in July 2018, but never stopped upgrading and improving. His first outing was to our summer BBQ after going to the wrong Fox and Grapes. 3 days later, we were at Thornes Park for his first show. His enthusiasm for all runs and shows was immense, even after we all left him in a carpark when his steering wheel collapsed leaving him to gaffer tape it back together to complete his journey. Steve was a regular at all our meetings and will missed by us all. Our thoughts go out to Dawn and Josh. 1 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 He was there on my first meeting and gave me so much advice. Such a top man he will be so missed 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 That's very sad news indeed @Robin (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO He was a great fellow and a good member of this club. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Really sad news. Condolences to his family. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Such sad news, I saw Dawn's message on FB when he came home, so felt the dread as soon as I saw the thread title. He'll be a huge loss to all his family and friends, and was a great Club member to boot. Condolences to his family. RIP 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never Too Old Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 So sad to read this report. I first met Steve at the Thornes Park and spent quite a time speaking with him, I came away with the impression that Steve was a terrific guy. Our thoughts are with Steve's family at this sad time. Roger & Judy Sant 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire_Pudding Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 RIP Steve A true legend, gentleman and good friend. My condolences to Dawn and Josh. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley John Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Yes great man and verry talented engineer last show we went to spent 2 hrs going through how the turbo worked and cooling system he was going to improve also rc model plane pilot which i did Sorry for the loss john and jacky 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakable? Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 It’s been an honour to have known Steve and spent time with him, he will be sadly missed RIP Steve Des & Deb’s 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_R Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 It was truly an honour to have known Steve and he was a fantastic gentleman ... even when I dumped half my oil on his drive he was still as nice as ever. He will be missed by a lot of people and I hope he rests in peace. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Very sad news, our sympathy to Dawn and Josh. What a great guy Steve was, so open, warm and friendly as well as being very knowledgeable. May he rest in peace. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Very sad news! Our deepest condolences to Steve's family. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 We all lost a true Gent today, Steve was so enthusiastic about his build it was a pleasure to meet him and follow his build thread on the forum. When I met Steve at the Yorkshire meets whilst his build was in progress I was always astounded by his engineering skills and knowledge on all subjects and how he could overcome problems, making his Westy build a fantastic achievement, along side his mammoth 74 page build thread Steve completed his build from factory collection to IVA pass, first time, in just under 8 months! .. RIP Steve you have many many friends and family who will miss you greatly. @BugMan build thread: 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 So sorry to hear this sad news, our deepest condolences to all his family 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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