Stephen Lee Obituary

Dear Barbara, Mark, Jane and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Stephen. Our hearts are breaking for you and we are keeping each and everyone of you in our prayers and thoughts.
Please take care of each other at this most difficult time.
Love,
Edd & Heidi

I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear of a good friend's passing... And moreso how regretful I am for not keeping in better touch with one over the past few years. I will certainly carry volumes of wonderful memories of time spent with Stephen for the rest of my life. My deepest condolences to Mark, Barbara, and Jane; a wonderful family who always treated me, and all of us for that matter, as one of their own.

Stepen will be missed. We always will remember how much he loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. Our hearts are deeply saddened for you all. You will be in our prayers.

Stephen will be greatly missed. He was my Best friend and I will always remember him and all the time we spent together. My Love, thoughts, and Prayers go out to his famliy. Stephen was more then a friend to me he was like a brother. He will be missed and always loved.

With Love,
His Friend
Jeff Costello

I sincerely don't mean to intrude on your privacy, but as the wife of a 27-year-old male from Atlanta who goes kayaking often, my heart went out to you. Please accept my sincerest and heartfelt sympathy. If you'll permit me to share my personal belief, I would be grateful: no one, not even God, chooses for these things to happen. It is just nature going crazy and we are left to deal with the results. Something like this is a test of faith in the truest form; do your best to believe He is carrying you when it seems you are walking alone. His love for you and for the one you've lost is unfathomable. 2 Corinthians 4: 8-18. With a heart of love and concern,

Dearest Mark and Barbara:

How we grieve for you and all the family at this tragic time. Stephen was with you for such a short time but will live on in your hearts and minds forever. We send our love and hold you in our hearts. May God wrap you in His arms and keep you all in peace.
With all our love, Gayle and Bob

I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Stephen. He truly enjoyed life and was always full of surprises. I worked with him almost a year and I laugh out loud when I think of him and all of the ways he made the day go by quickly. He was the first to step up and come up with a plan to help the Katrina Victims and because of him I purchased a shirt to help in those efforts. He was the first to show me the shopping cart and sprinkler dance and believe me when I say I can't stop laughing when I think of him doing those dances. I am continously praying for his wife, unborn child and family that God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you. I will always remember Stephen's kind spirit and warm heart, and I will cherish those fun loving memories that I have of him.

As a concerned neighbor,I want to express my sincere sympathy on the loss of Stephen Lee. Life is so precious and it is sad when ones life is cut short. The Bible says that death is an enemy and that this enemy will be brought to nothing. 1 Corinthians 15:26. The Bible holds out hope for those who have fallen asleep in death. Jesus promises a resurrection at John 5:28, 29. I hope this brings you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Mark: Last Tuesday at the Lowcountry meeting at Franke, we sat at the same table and life was good - or so we thought. Tragedies always are so painful because we don't have the immediate answer from God almighty and we have to wait and rely on our faith to get us through these hard times. I have kept you and your family in my daily prayers and hope that the many wonderful memories of your son will start to lessen the pain. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Mark and Barbara,

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time for you.

Rob

To Natalie and all the members of Stephen's family,

We were honored to know Stephen through PONL and to call him a friend. David always enjoyed working with Stephen and his spirit for life.

We are so deeply saddened to hear the news of the tragedy that has taken Stephen from you all. We have prayed for each of you since first hearing the news. Stephen was such a wonderful person and as many have said-he will be remembered for his love of live and his great smile.

We will continue to pray for all of you and wish you the strength that you need to make it through this trying time.

Sincerely,
David and Kelly Henderson
Charlotte, NC

Dear Mark & Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Larry kept me informed along the way, and you have been and will remain in my prayers. I hope that you will be able to take solace in God's love and find peace in knowing that Stephen is at home with Him.

I am so sorry about Stephen. It is a real tragedy. We will all miss his wit and positive outlook. He could always make you laugh with some off the wall comment. He was a friend that will leave a void especially around football season.

Dear Family of Stephen,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We cannot possibly know what you are going through, but we do know know you are so very lifted up in love by people who care. God Bless you all during this time and always.

Sincerely,
Kim and Rob Lawyer

Mark and Barbara,
Words cannot begin to express the sorrow that I feel when I learned of your loss of Stephen. It is difficult to even imagine the pain that you must be going through. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mark and Barbara,
Sam joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. I was so moved and touched seeing you on the news in which you were speaking so eloquently about him. God was surely by your side as you spoke of such memories that had to have been hard to bring to the forefront of your mind. I know you and your family have a large support system who will be there for you, but know in your darkest days, Christ will always be by your side. He gets you through hard times that sometimes are hard to fathom. My thoughts and prayers continue for you as they did during the search.
Sincerely,
Kay and Sam Drummond

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort and sustain you as only He can. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" (Matthew 5:4).
Thinking of you with love and prayers ...

Dear Mark and Barbars:

Our Lutheran Towers Residence Association in Atlanta send our condolences and know that God will see you through these dark days ahead.

We have missed you!

L.T.R.A.

Our hearts go out to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you, and keep you in his care.

May the embracing, comforting arms of our Lord and our prayers offer you and your family comfort at this tragic time...A SCANPHA friend.

Dear Mark: I was saddened to hear about your son, Stephen. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and Barbara and Stephen's wife.

We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Stephen. Stephen was such a pleasure to work with. We shared lots of laughter and made memories at PONL with Stephen. He will be remembered. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark & Barbara:
I cannot begin to imagine the pain and loss you are feeling at this time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray that God, your family and friends will bring comfort to you.

To Natalie and the family of Stephen, our prayers and thoughts are with you in these trying times. Stephen was a wonderful person and will always be remembered for his smile and wry sense of humor. It was also a pleasure to work along side him at P&O Nedlloyd Lines. We truly enjoyed being around him during his Charleston years.

Mark,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope God, your family and friends will be a comfort to you, your wife and especially Stephen's wife during this terribly sad time. I have read some of the other entries posted and it sounds like Stephen had a wonderful impact on a lot of people. I hope knowing that he will live in the memories of so many will also be a comfort to you.

God Bless you.
Kathy Epting

Natalie and Family:
I wanted to let you know that you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. The Bible teaches us that the Lord has a master plan that we may not always understand. However, He will not give us more than we can bear and will never leave our side. You are a strong person and I know that God will comfort and support you in your time of greatest need. Please rest assured that my prayers are with you and God will guide you through this.

TO NATALIE, OUR HEART JUST BREAKS AT THE THOUGHT OF YOUR LOSE. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND STEPHEN'S FAMILY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AND BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. JUST CHERISH YOUR LITTLE ONE AND KNOW HE OR SHE WILL KNOW STEPHEN THROUGH YOU.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Stephen's family. I used to work with Stephen. He was a good person that loved to have fun and he will be remembered.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Mark,Barbara and Family,
Words at times of tragic loss seem so trivial and inadequate. However, may the words and promise of Jesus, "and lo I am with you always" give you strength and peace. And may the love of friends give you comfort. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

You do not know me but, I am a scanpha member and native of Beaufort SC. Knowing the waters, the currents, the recent storm, my heart ached for your sons. I prayed for the young men and their families. May God Heal Your Broken Hearts & Watch Over Each of You.

Mark and Barbara:
Please know how sadden I am in the loss of your son. Sometimes you just can't find the right words...but I trust knowing that others are thinking and praying for you will somehow bring you comfort. Your peers with SCANPHA are remembering your family and asking God to bring you peace and strength.

My heart was broken for you Natalie when I heard the news. I have so many great memories of the two of you from Lutheran Student Movement and Sgt. Jaspers. Stephen was so full of life and always enjoyed having fun. I know that there is nothing I can say to take away the pain of what you are feeling now, but I want you to know that I am here if you need anything. I know that God is watching over you and your baby and will put the right people in your life now that will help you to get through this difficult time.

God Bless,
Amanda

Mark and Barbara: I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden death of Stephen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Mark and Barbara,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Tiff and the RoseCrest Family

We are praying for Natalie and Stephen's family and are so saddened by the loss of such a fine, funny, noble individual. Stephen and Natalie were guests in our home during their college years and were close friends of my brother. Stephen was always endearing, polite,and our young daughter Olivia loved playing at the beach with him.

Natalie - I am here for you. I love you so very much.

Barbara, Mark, & Jane - My heart goes out to you.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Why does it seem like bad things always happen to good people? We've all asked ourselves this time and time again in our lives. But the reality is we have to trust God's decisions, although sometimes they are very difficult to face.

Natalie, I'm sure your heart is torn into a million pieces right now. Please know that you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and I am here if you need anything. With your strong faith, you WILL get through this...stay strong!

We were heartbroken when we heard the news of Stephen's death. We may be many miles away, but our love, prayers and support are right there with you all.
Ann, Rob, Kate and Doug Blatecky

I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden death of Steven Lee. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Barbara and Mark,
We have loved your precious family since the first time Lauren and Ryan met "Miss Barbara" in preschool over thirteen years ago. Our hearts have been full of sadness and grief for all of you since we learned of Stephen's passing.

Know that each of you are held in our prayers and thoughts each day. We ask especially for the Lord to watch over Natalie and her unborn child so that there will be renewed joy in your home this fall.

Our love to each of you,

Larry, Pam, Ryan and Lauren Roberts

Dear Barbara and Mark,
David and I were deeply saddened by the loss of your son Stephen. You gave boundless support to my family when my mother died. We are praying that God will comfort you just as you have comforted so many at Franke.

The death of Stephen is simply an unimaginable loss to all who knew him. Our prayers are with his family and especially with his wonderful wife Natalie. God bless all of you in this terrible time.

Barbara and Mark, our prayers are with you at this time. only know we are thinking of you and we care deeply. feel our prayers,
Candy Forsberg ROOKS

Dear Barbara and Mark, Although I never met Stephen I know how proud you have been of him. We are deeply sorrowed by his tragic loss.
Helen James, Lutheran Hospice

My family and I met Steven through my son Joseph who was at the Citadel with Steven. It was a pleasure to have welcomed him into our home and family. He was a good man who knew how to live, love and enjoy life. His friends will surely miss him. Our hearts go out to his beautiful wife, Natalie and his family. Our prayers are for Natalie and their child.
God Bless
Nate and Mary Power

No words can express the deep sorrow that we all feel for your entire family and community of loved ones. Please know that this young life has left an indelible fingerprint on so many lives.

With deepest sympathy,
Susan Murdock Brenzovich (Mark Lee's cousin)

If anyone knew how to live life to the fullest, it surely was Stephen. Stephen embraced life and all those he met along the way. We will deeply miss Stephen, but will continue to keep his memory alive, as we have many great stories to tell. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Natalie and her families. God Bless You All.

We wanted to share with you a prayer that has helped us through our loss. It is called:

The Comfort Prayer
When loss and grief have torn apart
The world we thought we knew,
Words never seem to be enough
For things we can't undo,
So I'll just say a silent prayer
For what may comfort you:
The solace of warm memories
That last a lifetime through,
The sympathy that others feel
Who share your sorrow, too,
The knowledge that the one you love
Is with the angels who
In kind and tender mercy
Will be watching over you.

Sending our love from across the way. You are in our thoughts and prayers.