STEPHEN REYNOLD WILLIAMS

Condolences & Memories (27 entries)

• It's been 4 years my dear brother everyday I think about you everyday mom thought about you as her health deteriorated she finally made her way back home to you and I hope you both are dancing with the angels please take care of Mommy and I hope mommy takes care of you I love you both very much your baby sister Tracey - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Sister) on: Feb 24, 2022

• It's been awhile since I posted something your brother as I dream of you often as I did the other day which was October 29th your birthday and also nanny's birthday, and in my dream you're having fun smiling and laughing with that beautiful smile of yours and then you said a few words to me as you normally do. I love you Steven and I miss you with all my heart, please give Nanny and Grandpa hugs for me and Uncle Bernard and Uncle Raymond and Dad love your baby sister Tracey - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Sister) on: Oct 31, 2021

• Missing you and thinking about you all the time. Mom and I wanted to send you this message today as it's coming up to your third year. I dream about you often bro and every time. I dream of you I see an angel and I feel you near. When I see pictures of you all I think about is the goodness we had and what a wonderful brother you are and always. Will remember the great memories growing up on Bannerman and Anderson going to grand beach with mom and always stopping off on our way to McDonald's off of Main Street. We had such a great childhood and I miss those days and growing up in St vital and Transcona. Those were the days dear brother I remember one time you walked over to Mom's in Transcona you had a night out they came over and went onto the patio and started singing to the birds, take the ribbons from my hair. I remember that as if it was yesterday, oh how I wish we were still doing that..I love you and we will all be together one day Stevo. You are the best brother any sister could ask for ..Love your baby sister Tracey - Posted by: Tracey (Sister) on: Feb 18, 2021

• Rest in Peace Steve my dear childhood friend. We had a blast when we were kids on Bannerman. I lived across the street from you and we played every day whether it was raining or not. So many fun times with your Dad who threw football tosses to us not holding back on arm strength. Steve's Dad Mel had an arm. You were one of the fastest kids in the neighborhood and when you caught the ball I threw when I played QB you were gone for a TD every time. I loved playing with you no matter what we did. when we played you made the day a happy one. I'm so glad you signed my autograph book back in the late 60's. I'll treasure it like I treasure the pleasure of growing up with you. I fondly remember your family and visited at your house pretty well every day. I am deeply saddened by your passing and my heart goes out to your Mom and sisters. Rest in peace Mel. G-d will keep you both in His hands. See you in the future in Heaven dear friend to continue horse racing bets and fun times again. Love you. - Posted by: Daniel J Shtatleman (Friend ) on: Jan 19, 2020

• Miss you dearly brother were going to go to Gods Holy Temple to do yours and Daddy's work. Were going to seal you together with Daddy so you will be together on the other side. I miss you so much. Families can be together forever. Love and miss you dear brother. - Posted by: Debra Williams (Sister) on: Jan 02, 2020

• I think about you everyday. I dream about you I feel you near me. I miss you bro. My comfort with only knowing that you were out of pain and the memories that we had growing up will always be in my heart. Our last memories together, will always cherish. You were gone way too soon and I will never understand why God took your beautiful soul that you are. I love you bro. - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Sister) on: Mar 21, 2018

• What can I say about my beautiful Brother. He was my best friend growing up we went through a lot together. He was my protector; I was never afraid when I was with him. We talked for hours about life and family. We have so many good memories together. I felt your Spirit hours after you left this Earth. I know you are learning the Gospel now and will be together again. Felice will do your Temple work along with daddy. Family forever. - Posted by: Debra Williams (Sister) on: Mar 07, 2018

• Sorry that we couldn't make it to the celebration, Steve, because of the winter storm but here is what I would have loved to have read at your Celebration of Life and for others, who couldn't make it, to hear: Steve Williams Hello and welcome everyone to this sad and also joyous Celebration of Life for our good buddy and great friend Steve Williams. Steve Williams - just the name puts a smile on your face and joy in your heart. He was such a great guy. Steve was a big boy and he had to be to fit that heart inside of him that was this big, and solid gold. Steve would do anything for anybody and did. Whether it was electronics, computers, burning movie cds, and even, if you remember those big satellite dishes when they first came out that took up your whole back yard, he set up some of those for himself and also a few for his friends. Steve was very smart. How many of you out there are asking the same question right now that I am: “What am I going to do with my taxes this year?” I think H&R Blocks’s stock are going to soar this year. Brian, you better buy in. Steve loved to do taxes for people. He must have had over a hundred to do each year for all of his family and friends. I know you might say, with all of the new programs these days that it is fairly easy to do, but when you have this many, with everybody’s different information, I can’t imagine the task, but he loved doing it for people to help them out. Steve was always wanting to help and serve people. Imagine all the hours, days, and years he travelled on those trains serving people. Once again, he loved to do it. When he was doing this, he was in his element. He would always make sure you were well fed, well watered, and very content. He also loved to entertain and serve people in groups. I remember this one time he took 3 or 4 friends from shuffleboard (a game that we loved to play and which he was also the President of (the MSA) for quite a few years) on the train to Fraser Lake, Northern British Columbia, way up by Prince George and Prince Rupert. When those guys came back from the trip, they all said to me: “It was the trip of our lives.” to which I replied “Well, I guess so. You had the greatest host of your lives.” Steve had a few nicknames and handles which he also would like to give other people. Some of the ones that come to mind are: The Gentle Giant, The Big Bear, Tiger, Potlicker, Slyver, Oops and No Show. We also had a colleague that had the handle “License to Serve” for which I think Steve should have had also. And the current one we shared with each other was Sphinx or Sphinxer. The reason for Sphinx was because Steve loved to go to Vegas and when he went there, he loved to stay at the Luxor which was that hotel shaped like a pyramid with a big statue in front of the hotel of guess what: a Sphinx. Inside that hotel, all the slot machines, poker tables, blackjack tables, everywhere you looked was a Sphinx so I began to call him Sphinx and he returned the name to me. Steve’s greatest love were his daughters. He always told me how much he loved them and how proud he was of them. Some of Steve’s other loves included about 5 of the same interests and hobbies that I had in common with him as we were growing up as young adults which were joining the railway at a young age, shuffleboard, NFL football, playing the ponies and a few dark rums. It was always a great time spending those American Thanksgiving Days watching a double header of NFL football at an establishment which featured happy hour, 10c wings or all you can eat ribs with a bunch of our good buddies. Another passion of ours was playing the ponies. Steve loved it so much, both he and his dad Mel, became horse owners of a couple of ponies at the Assiniboia Downs Race Track. Well, was that ever a fun time with these two guys walking around with their chests out, being horse owners. One of the horses they owned was named Johnny Chuck which I thing should have been names more like Ground Chuck. He wasn’t very good. The other horse they owned was named La Cocaracha. Well, did we ever have fun with that name. I think Mel and Steve had visions of Churchill Downs in Kentucky and running in the Kentucky Derby. Well, that didn’t quite happen but we did get to go watch the Breeder’s Cup in Toronto one year. For those of you who don’t know what the Breeder’s Cup is, it’s the richest day of the year in Thoroughbred horse racing where horses from all over the world run for big money. I want you to think really hard about the group of guys that went there; Steve and I, Steve’s dad Mel, George Davis, Transconna Harry, Bevan Moscrip and Eddy (Columbo) Strycharz. Just imagine the fun we had with this group. On that day, at the Breeders, there were about 3 or 4 grey horses that won, so needless to say, Tranconna Harry’s day of wagering was the most prosperous out of the bunch, because he always bet grey horses to win. This was one of two golden memories I had with Steve. And George, not sure if you thought of this, but we are the only two left out of this group. They have all gone before us but I know, that you know, where we are both going when God calls our names: to the best Winner’s circle in Heaven! My other golden memory with Steve was when this same group, and throw in a Van Johnson, went to Las Vegas for my first time. We all went down there to attend George Davis’ wedding. Well, what a time we had with this motley crew. We had an 8 course meal at Caesar’s Palace which ended with the Caesar’s Palace waitresses giving each guy a neck and shoulder massage. Well, the “Gentle Giant” melted like butter in his chair, which is something I will never forget. Two or three months ago, I learned that Steve was in the hospital so I tried to call him and waited for his return call which sometimes took a while, as you all know. Sometimes it was very hard to get him to return your call or even show up at meetings we had planned, hence the nickname “No Show”. Well, he did eventually return my call and informed me he was having a few problems and complications. He sounded a little weak when I spoke to him that time. I asked him if we could come and see him and he said he preferred not at this time because he was not feeling or doing so well, so we asked him to let us know when we could, and when he was feeling better. Well, about a month went by and I tried calling him again. When he finally returned my call, he still sounded a little weak and was having some infection problems so I encouraged him, “When you don’t know which way to turn, just look up and He will help you out.” So, once again, I asked him to let us know when he was feeling better so that we could visit. So, about 2 weeks ago, I called him again and he returned my call within 10 minutes. Boy, was I ever surprised and glad to hear his voice. He sounded so strong and just like the old Steve that we knew. We talked on the phone for about 45 minutes about everything, past and present. He told me that he expected to be transferred from the Seven Oaks back to the Grace Hospital shortly, so I asked him to let us know when that happened so that we could come and see him. Apparently, shortly after that call, he contracted pneumonia and then, on the Thursday, prior to has passing, was diagnosed with the H1Virus which as you all know is that flu that has taken several lives already this year. Unfortunately it got our good buddy and great friend, Steve. Well Sphinx, by now, you have a new body and new life in Heaven. A spotless body with no diabetes, no bleeding behind the eyes, no infected toe or feet, no pneumonia, no H1Virus, no diseases or sorrows whatsoever. So Sphinxer, enjoy your new body and life in Heaven and say hi to the boys for us which went before us. I will see you again when I get there, which might be a while, so you will be able to return the nickname “No Show” to me. So Cheers Sphinxer! I’m going to miss you big time. Take care until we meet again! - Posted by: Gregory Swift (Friend) on: Mar 05, 2018

• Our condolences go out to the entire family. Sad sad day! Steve had a huge heart and and an even bigger sense of humour. His laughter captivated the room. It is with love that we say, we hug all of you! Shelley, Dani and all of the Kryba Family - Posted by: Shelley (Family Friend) on: Mar 05, 2018

• I will always remember what a sweet and kind friend you were to me. I was a teen when we met through your sisters Debbie and Tracy at Sky View Towers in Winnipeg. I moved into my own apartment and was scared to be alone and you stayed and watched TV with me until I fell asleep. We talked for hours and I was always amazed at how you knew so much about the most unusual things (I bet you loved trivia as an adult). You moved away just around the time I married. I never saw you again, but I know in my heart you were the first man I ever trusted. Always a gentlemen and always respectful of women. The world lost a sweetheart! Till we meet again.... - Posted by: Laurel Mudumbi (Childhood friend) on: Mar 05, 2018

• I met Steve around 25 years ago, always a super guy, big smile. RIP STEVE - Posted by: Frank mcfadden (Friend of the family ) on: Mar 05, 2018

• Steve was always kind to me, full of life and worked very hard for his family.We saw each other when he made his trips to Toronto,on Via Rail.We talked sports a lot.On his visits during the 90's,he would often stay at our home. We would have long conversations about sports, politics,and family. He loved his girls Angie and April.I know that Debra and Steve were close, and shared lots of memories together.We miss you Steve,God our Father and His son Jesus Christ love you very much,as they love all of us.I know you are at peace and you are being taught the truthfulness of the gospel. God speed my brother,till we meet again in Heaven, and God bless your family. Love Felice,Debra and family. - Posted by: Felice Stirpe (Brother in-law) on: Mar 05, 2018

• We know you through stories told with pride by Mel and Pamm. Rest easy.. say hi to your Dad from us. You will be missed. - Posted by: Judy and Dennis Pearce (Friends of Pamm and Mel) on: Mar 04, 2018

• Our deepest sympathy to Gail, Tracey & Family from Gerry McDonald and Julie Burnell. - Posted by: Gerry McDonald & Julie Burnell (Friends of Gail Borden.) on: Mar 04, 2018

• No more sickness, no more sorrows, no more sadness up there in Heaven. It was a blessing to share your life with you here on Earth. We are going to miss you BIG time, Sphynx. ...until we meet again. CHEERS !!! Greg & Mona - Posted by: Greg & Mona (Friends) on: Mar 04, 2018

• I remember the good times Steve and I had together during my time with Via Rail. The summer visits with my daughters to Winnipeg and the return visits with him and his daughters to Ontario. I treasure those memories. Angie and April sincerest condolences to you and your whole family. The Corcoran Family. - Posted by: Tony Corcoran (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2018

• You always lit up the room when you'd walk into the office. Your smile & laughter is what I will always remember & keep in my heart. - Posted by: Christine Ward (Co-worker & Friend) on: Mar 03, 2018

• Man! I was just thinking about you a couple weeks ago. We did a lot of crazy things together but shared a lot of laughs. Rest In Peace buddy! My deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Darrell Vesa (friend ) on: Mar 01, 2018

• I have thought about Stephen every now and then. My heartfelt condolences go out to Stephen’s sisters Debby, Wendy and Tracey and his mom. - Posted by: Deanna (Mulder) Rohrer (My first boyfriend) on: Feb 28, 2018

• Steve you were a good friend. There was nothing you would not do for your friends. I remember all the fun times we had together. Rest in peace my friend. George Davis - Posted by: George Davis (Friend) on: Feb 28, 2018

• My heart is aching dear brother with each breath I take I'm in pain for the loss of you. Our last months together I will hold dear to my heart. Our endless conversations on nutrition, your beautiful girls and my boy's mom and your kitty's you loved so much. I know you are at peace and are with our loved ones. Please give Dad, nanny and Grandpa hugs from me and from mommy. We love you so much and you will remain in our hearts forever! Until we meet again in paradise. A clean life of no worries, your baby sister Tracey ❤ - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Sister) on: Feb 28, 2018

• Stevie Wonder, we had some times travelling together in a group in the dead of night relying on cold Gondola pizza and lousy freezing bus services to get around...but we never did care...cause we all laughed together. It was a time to remember... - Posted by: Rob rickey (FRIEND) on: Feb 28, 2018

• Many happy memories Steve in another life. You were my teenage years. My heart goes out to your grieving family. God speed. Peter Botan - Posted by: Peter Botan (friend) on: Feb 27, 2018

• I am deeply saddened by the loss of my truly amazing brother. He was loved. He was a legend. He was a hard-working man. He was a family man. He loved his children dearly. He loved his family. I will never forget my brother and how giving and what a beautiful soul he was. I know that he is at peace now and he is not suffering and this brings me comfort to know that he is no longer suffering as he has for almost 20 years. During his last two months in the hospital I visited him as much as I could. We had great conversations, laughs, tears, hugs and kisses. Steve's two lovely daughters, beautiful girls love their dad dearly and were there every day taking care of him the best they could! My heart is saddened. You will always remain in my heart my brother. I love you Steve-O, you're my bro, your little sister Tracey. Rest Easy. - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Sister) on: Feb 27, 2018

• I just want to extend my most sincere condolences to Steve's family & friends. Steve, his sister Deb and myself were good friends in our carefree youth back in the 1970s. We had a blast really getting to know each other, in the family highrise in St. Vital. Playing in the pool, listening to good music and walking everywhere!!! I will keep Steve forever in my memory & my heart as a young man, who was happy, kind, fun-loving and a fiercely loyal man who loved his family deeply. Steve there is no doubt that a man as good as you is already in heaven. Rest well my friend. - Posted by: Janet Harrow-Courcelles (Friend) on: Feb 27, 2018

• R.I.P. Stephen, I will always remember the fun we had growing up. You will be missed. Your friend, John Munch - Posted by: John munch (Friend ) on: Feb 27, 2018

• My condolences to the family - Posted by: Colleen Leys (Friend) on: Feb 27, 2018