RIP ...
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
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.
Posted by John Moritz (Member # 34341) on :
I'm sorry to hear this. It's a sad day in Letterville.
Posted by John Byrd (Member # 825) on :
See you on the other side Steve
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Barb, my heart goes out to you and your family.
You and Steve have done more for me than you'll ever know. Thank you so much.
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
My heart goes out to Barb and family. Steve was my teacher, my inspiration, my friend… you will be missed.
Posted by Russ Kelly (Member # 1905) on :
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
Posted by Russ Kelly (Member # 1905) on :
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
Posted by Randy Howe (Member # 994) on :
RIP Brother - wish I had got there in time to tell you how much you mean to me
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Our loss is Heaven's gain. See you one day again soon, Steve. Barb and family, you are in my prayers.
So sorry for 'our' loss.
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
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.
Posted by R T Thomas (Member # 355) on :
I'm sorry to hear this. My condolences to you, Barb and the family and all of Letterville. It is a sad day indeed. RIP Steve!!
Posted by Terry Colley (Member # 1245) on :
Sad news, Steve did so much for all of us with this community RIP Steve
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Rest in Peace Steve & thank you for all you have done & what will happen in the future.
Posted by Robert Cole (Member # 477) on :
My deepest condolences.
Posted by Brian Dish (Member # 10782) on :
R.I.P Steve
my condolence to Barb and the rest of his family
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
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.
[ January 31, 2015, 08:29 AM: Message edited by: Ian Stewart-Koster ]
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
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.
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Heaven gained another Angel. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Barb and all the family. Prayers for peace and comfort for the days ahead.
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Barb, Our heart goes out to you and your family.
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
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. Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
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.
[ January 31, 2015, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: Deb Fowler ]
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
No more pain and suffering. God's speed, Steve!
Posted by Kevin Gaffney (Member # 4240) on :
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
Posted by Mick Samsel (Member # 311) on :
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.
Mick Samsel
Posted by Joel Cuminale (Member # 3148) on :
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.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I too met Steve & Barb in a couple of the Musters. I inspired by them both. Thanks Steve and rest in peace.
Posted by Michael Clanton (Member # 2419) on :
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
R.I.P. Steve. Condolences to you and you and your family Barb.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
RIP! My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
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.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
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.
This new 'norm' is going to take awhile.
Prayers, Barb...
Posted by Keith Pedersen (Member # 246) on :
Sorry to hear the news. Condolences to Barb and family. Great guy he will be missed.
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
My Condolences to Barb and family, RIP Steve
Posted by Kurt Gaber (Member # 256) on :
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...
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
I am saddened by this
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
Thanks Steve, thanks Barb
Posted by Roy Frisby (Member # 736) on :
My condolences go out to you Barb and your family. May God give you strength and comfort during this time.
Posted by Randy Howe (Member # 994) on :
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
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
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 !
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
I'm so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Steve was a huge friend of the movement in general and many of us in particular. May he rest in peace.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Very sad news, the only thing I can say would be the song and lyrics, "Happy trails to you, until we meet again,,,,,Steve"
Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
Sad news for us here. Glad to have known Steve and slung some paint and stories. Steve did make a difference.
Condolences to Barb and the family.
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
My condolences to you, Barb.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
I only met steve a few years ago at the sign show in Toronto along with Barb and some other amazing people... I do know he had a love of music and Guitars and he owned a Garrison Guitar made right here in Newfoundland.... This song always reminds me of Friendship between people like on the this bullboard.
I'm sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Barb, and your family.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
So sorry to hear the news.
Rest peacefully Steve.
Thoughts and prayers to Barb and your family.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Our love & thoughts to you Barb and your family. Steve will be missed.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Barb I am so sorry to hear this. I pray the Lord will comfort your hurting heart & give you lots of peace.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Each time I walk through our studio I am reminded of Steve. He was unforgettable. Steve and Barb visited us a number of times and like everywhere he went it seems he left his mark both in our shops and in our hearts.
We have a wonderful example of his awesome script. When we hosted the Letterhead picnic shortly after we finished our new shop (back in 2006 I believe) he snagged Phoebe's wheelbarrow and lettered it up for her.
Steve brought together so many people through the years and provided a place where we could share and be inspired in this wonderful craft.
Thank you!
-grampa dan
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
This is such sad news. Barb, so sorry for your loss. I hope you know the 'life altering' impact you both had on this one person sign shop. I have travelled to so many places I would never have gone to, seen the most talented yet humble signpainters/artists, made so many friends and acquaintances from all over the world, all because of this site, all because of YOU.
I have been coming here since the late 1990's and learned so much. You and Steve were probably unaware of how you were changing lives in such a positive way. Thank you for enriching my life....RIP Steve, a heart of GOLD.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
RIP good buddy!
it has been an honor to be in this circle you have welcomed us all in to!
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Journey well Steve....
Perhaps we will meet again in another lifetime.... I will be on the lookout... Barb...keep the memories in your heart....he is gone from here but not forgotten.
Jackson
Posted by Dan Beach (Member # 9850) on :
RIP Steve.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Barb, So sorry to hear this!
Posted by TJ Duvall (Member # 3133) on :
Never met Steve or really had any interaction with him at all. But the impact that this site and his vision of a place to bring all the letterheads together will for ever make a difference in my professional life.
Prayers for the Shortreed family.
R.I.P Mr. Mayor.
Posted by Kent Moss (Member # 4295) on :
R.I.P. Steve,so sorry to Barb & family.We met in early 80,s at Kansas City Letterhead meet.Great brother of the brush,will be so missed.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
RIP Steve.
Barb, I just checked in and am saddened to hear about this. I've always enjoyed knowing you & Steve and really appreciate everything you've both done over the years. I still can't help but smile when I think of Steve and am really going to miss him. You and the rest of your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Posted by Bernice Tornquist (Member # 16) on :
Barb, I'm sad to hear of your/our loss. Haven't checked in the site for awhile, so didn't know about this. He was a kind and giving man. God's strength to you in the days ahead.
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