I had the distinct pleasure of working with Steve at Home Depot. I will never forget his booming voice “JD is in the house!” whnever I arrived at work. No matter the stresses I knew I’d face in the day, that greeting always made me feel like I was going to make it through anything. He will be sorely missed.

My dear sweet Steve , I love u an had so much fun with u and John ! Both going with our two girls, Cheri was Steve an Tammy was John ! We had fun swimming an cleaning the pool. We had his mother, Janet over for 4 th of July.

We saw Steve a lot over the years an he was the best dj I ever heard

Rest In Peace son, we love u

Dear Steve and all his family and friends: I loved you and you were my best friend at the Home Depot for 13 years. We had many adventures at the garden gates with our birds and flowers!! We also in joyed giving each other gifts for no reason. One of your gifts from you will always be my favorite, a piece of Amethyst I hold every day. Now it holds our friendship in its spirit. You will forever be my only work husband who I loved with all my heart. I know we will be together soon. I look forward in being in heaven with you and all the wonderful music I know your playing. Farewell till I see you again.

We are sorry for your loss.Steve was a kind,caring individual.He will be greatly missed by all.Soar high!

I so enjoyed talking to steve when the andersons took the bus trip to our grandparents homestead in North Dakota! I never had any contact with him before that, but he seemed like a very caring person! Was so glad when he was babtized in the church my grandparents church they started when they homesteader there!! Blessed be his memory!!

I have known Steve since the 6th grade. He has always been so friendly to everyone and very funny. I have many memories of him all thru school. He was very well liked and a friend to many.
The last time I saw him was 2 years ago at a local restaurant. We caught up on what had been going on in our lives. He gave me a hug and said Merry Christmas. We were there celebrating my nephews birthday. After we were done we went up to pay. The waitress said that Steve had paid the whole bill and said Merry Christmas again. That is just the kind of person he was. He will be missed a lot. Rest in peace Steve. Until we meet again.
Condolences to his whole family.

Steve was one of the first people I met at HD… He was caring and had kind of a goofy-fun personality, and I really appreciated that!
I remember times when we would both be working outside garden. Conversations were sweet and fun. He loved to talk about his football days! He had a tender love for his family and friends; a Kind and Pure heart. If I was feeling kinda blue, he was always so empathetic and wanted me to feel better. He was one of the most loving, unselfish people I’ve ever met. I’m a better person for having known him and he will be always in my heart. Love you, Steve!

I was privileged to know Steve for many years and work with him for two years at the Troutdale Home Depot. He was one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever met, and everyone who met him or knew him was touched by his genuine and uplifting spirit. He served as a coach and mentor to his work family and impacted the lives of every person who knew him. Steve will be genuinely missed and will live in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

Steve it was great knowing you, you were also so nice, Kind, and caring, you had a pure heart of gold. That is very rare these days. I truly miss you, I remember the times we talked and laughed. I’m not sure what truly happened, why so soon? you were still young, ok I’ll end on this note. We’ll all meet you in Heaven.

I met Steve at Lynch Plaza in 1975
Not only was Steve a friend, but he was also a classmate, teammate, co worker, brother, uncle god parent and many more. RIP Brother Steve
The Elliott’s
Brian, Robin, Ashley, Hayden

My mom called me to tell me that my cousin, Steve had passed. He was a great guy! We only met once at a family reunion in Minnesota but boy did we hit it off. He was a sweetheart and will be missed. R.I.P. Your cousin, Ariel

I had the honor of working with Steve for the past five years at Home Depot, however I had begun a friendship long before that as a customer. I treasure the moments in time that we shared, the laughter that floated through the air and the wisdom he bestowed upon me. Memories made will forever be held close to my heart. In life we meet many people each and every day. Many people that we encounter along the pathway are GOOD, but then there are those we encounter that are GREAT and without question Steve was GREAT! We all can only hope to leave such a lasting impression on others the way Steve did with those he met. The world lost an amazing man, but the universe gained a beautiful star! My sympathy goes out to his family and to all of those who were blessed enough to call him friend

Steohen was the holder of so many of my memories in HS and the 30+ years that followed. He loved to see his friends happy and enjoying life. A confidant, entertainer, brother and friend to many. His smile and hugs were known to heal hearts and brighten bad days for many including me. To say he will be missed is an understatement, for there will never be anyone like him to cross our paths again. However a spirit that bright will continue to live on, within all of us. He was truly one of the good guys and one of my most memorable influences in life.

To Steve Robards, I would like to express my deep appreciation for your friendship. You were a special person of great generosity and compassion. Our times together were golden, memories I will never forget. You are one of the best friends I ever had. Peace to you my dear friend. Darren Steffen.

I knew Steve since the 6th grade and throughout High School. Steve was a blessing to all the lives he touched, he was always a kind, happy person and had an infections smile for everyone he met; he made it a point to speak to everyone he never signaled anyone out; he also had a great memory; he remembered everything about everyone. I will miss seeing him, the chats and laughs we had at Home Depot.
RIP Steve.

My condolences to the entire family.

Ursula Pachmayr

Steve was my neighbor for many years. he was always sharing whatever he had. we had many good times visiting out in the circle. he was just a special friend.

May the kindness and respect that Steve gave to everyone he met resonate to all those he left behind. We are so lucky to have had such a wonderful person in our lives. The positivity and radiant smile about him will always be an inspiration to spread kindness and compassion to everyone. We shall do this in Steve’s honor. Rest in peace Steve. Jim says thank you for the wonderful memories. We will see you again someday.

I just happened to see in the Gresham Outlook Steve’s obituary. I was Steve’s Den Mother in Cub Scouts. All the messages above resonate so strongly because that was who Steve was from the beginning. Such a sweet, kind, friendly, loveable, careing guy. We need more “Steves”.

Steve was always such a beautiful light. One fond memory was him entertaining the entire school as the Blues Brothers. He also DJ’d our wedding. Heaven most certainly gained a mighty angel. You will be missed my friend RIP

My condolences to his family, I went to school with Steve and played basketball with him through high school, he was a great person, I’m sad I didn’t keep in touch with him through out the years, I was the DJ at the lounge I spent my 30th birthday. So sorry to hear about the loss I’m sure he will be extremely missed.

Steve was a genuine nice guy. Only knew him as I delivered pizza to him when he ordered from Papa’s Pizza Parlor when I worked there before we closed a few years ago. He always seemed so happy when I did have the chance to deliver to him on those late nights and very generous.

I had the opportunity to be one of Steves’ football coaches at Centennial HS. He was a pleasure to coach, hard working , and didn’t mind putting in the extra time to improve. His teammates and coaches respected and admired his work ethic. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed. He went way to soon. RIP Steve..
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I’m so sorry for the loss of Steve. Steve always greeted me at Home Depot over the years with nothing but smiles on his face. He was helpful, caring about his customers and friends and would always brighten my day when seeing him at Home Depot. I’m sure he is still doing the same!!! Rest in Peace Steve, knowing you were a special caring guy that brought joy to others!!!

Steve was a couple years behind me in High School, but was such a big personality, he impacted everyone. I really got to know him while he worked at Home Depot. When ever I went there, which was quite often. If he was working, no matter how long the line I would always wait for Steve. He was the perfect person for the job! I will miss his smiling face and great attitude. RIP Steve, until we meet again.

I was so shocked when I read the news about Steve. I worked at GranTree for 15 years..Steve always smiled and always found the good even in a bad situation. Many could have learned from his ability to take things for what they were and move on. So young but the Lord must have needed him for something Special. To his family I pray you get through this loss and remember you will see him again.
God Bless you.

Steve was truly loved by my entire family. We grew up in the same neighborhood where my oldest bro played sports with Steve and my sister Tammy and steve were H.S. dance dates. As the youngest in my family I grew up always listening to my siblings speak about Steve with such love and admiration. We are all truly sorry he left us all so early but so blessed to have known him. Thanks for the memories. RIP

Although, I did not know Steve as a friend, I was in the class of 83′ at Centennial and always appreciated his fun spirit and pride to be an Eagle. My most favorite memory of Steve is when he and Tony Newman did a BLUES BROTHERS skit during lunch. It was awesome.