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Perhaps this has been posted already. I got an email from Steve's wife saying that Steve died last week after allergic complications from a medication. Steve was a real gentleman and a fountain of knowledge about Oregon and the Oregon wilds. Steve and I had become quite good friends on-line as a result of my fire lookout blog, and I was looking forward to a meet-up with Steve in the near future.
Steve Deshazer: RIP dear friend.
Mac
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One of Steve's last posts:
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spanone
(138,994 posts)RIP 
GreenPartyVoter
(73,293 posts)
Curtland1015
(4,404 posts)Damned shame.
JitterbugPerfume
(18,183 posts)he was a longtime DUer
myrna minx
(22,772 posts)
FSogol
(47,344 posts)
madokie
(51,076 posts)
MADem
(135,425 posts)It's hard enough to lose anyone, when it's down to an allergic reaction, that's just, well, almost too hard to bear. My thoughts are with his family.
Another great DUer gone.
Melissa G
(10,170 posts)Condolences to those who loved him.
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)but journey long before me lies.
Farewell, friends! I hear the call.
The ship's beside the stony wall.
Foam is white and waves are grey;
beyond the sunset leads my way.
Foam is salt, the wind is free;
I hear the rising of the Sea.
Farewell, friends! The sails are set,
the wind is east, the moorings fret.
Shadows long before me lie,
beneath the ever-bending sky,
but islands lie behind the Sun
that I shall raise ere all is done;
lands there are to west of West,
where night is quiet and sleep is rest.
Guided by the Lonely Star,
beyond the utmost harbour-bar,
I'll find the heavens fair and free,
and beaches of the Starlit Sea.
Ship, my ship! I seek the West,
and fields and mountains ever blest.
Farewell to Middle-earth at last.
I see the Star above my mast!
livetohike
(23,411 posts) I will miss his posts.....may the memories of the good times with Steve stay fresh in your hearts and minds.
sinkingfeeling
(55,137 posts)How horribly unexpected.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)Condolences to his wife and family.
RIP Steve
Blue Owl
(56,213 posts)We'll miss ya...
Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)Go in Peace,
LTH.
cali
(114,904 posts)Whisp
(24,096 posts)...
hlthe2b
(109,665 posts)I just hate it when we lose a member of our DUer "family"... I'm glad Demotex you got to know him
renate
(13,776 posts)I am so, so, so sad to hear this.
I just feel stunned... that is shocking news. My sincere condolences to his family and to all his friends, IRL and online. He will be SO missed.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)
Ganja Ninja
(15,953 posts)
marmar
(78,473 posts)nt
CaliforniaPeggy
(153,810 posts)I always enjoyed reading his posts.
Safe passage to you, Steve...and my deepest condolences to his family and to all who loved him...
cbayer
(146,218 posts) 
KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)I'm probably nuts for using my real name, but they'd know how to find me anyway.
I found DU in the summer of 2001 and lurked for a while, finally jumping in around March 2002. I can't believe ten years have passed and how much has happened. I think DU had about 5000 members then.
When G.W. Bush was installed as pResident in 2001, and 9/11 happened, and illegal and immoral wars were started, I thought the whole world had gone insane. After ten plus years here, I've learned that it's even worse than that! DU has kept me out of the asylum the whole time. If Skinner, Elad and EarlG had not created this cool thing I might just be in a padded cell. Thanks, fellas.
I live in Portland O with my wife Ms. D, and our very large lynx point Siamese cat, Jack. They jointly rule my life. We have two adult children who also live in Portland. I'm fortunate to have met a pretty good number of fellow DUers in person who also live here. For a small city, Portlanders are well represented on DU.
Despite having an excellent job at the start of the Bush reign of error, I'm now a delivery truck driver making about 50% of what I made in the post-Clinton economy. Thanks, Supreme Court tools.
Please vote for President Obama in November. We can't afford to let Willard Robme into the White House!
If you're new here, hit me up. I won't bite!
Peace and love,
Steve
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1256621
proud patriot
(101,906 posts)AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)R.I.P. Steve. See ya in heaven.
tandot
(6,671 posts)My condolences go out to his family. How very sad
2banon
(7,321 posts)A few golden soul which came through in his writings, which I was very fond reading... R.I.P. Steve, you will be sorely missed.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)yardwork
(66,572 posts)I'm so sorry that you lost your friend, DemoTex. I liked Steve's posts very much. He will be greatly missed.
Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)
Octafish
(55,745 posts)stevedeshazer was one of the good guys.
The sad news reminds us of how little time we really have.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,040 posts)Heartfelt condolences to his family.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to yourself and his family and friends.
fishwax
(29,335 posts)
JohnnyLib2
(11,274 posts)Condolences to the family and friends.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)RIP, Steve, and my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Gregorian
(23,867 posts)He ALWAYS had something important to say. What a loss.
qanda
(10,428 posts)RIP Steve. My thoughts are with his wife and family. I know that online friends can become just like family so you are in my thoughts as well, DemoTex.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)
lpbk2713
(43,208 posts)Condolences to the many friends and family of SD.
TuxedoKat
(3,828 posts)I will miss his friendly and upbeat posts. Condolences to his family.
mazzarro
(3,450 posts)My condolences to his family.
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)
kaiden
(1,314 posts)
dmr
(28,705 posts)RIP, Steve
GoCubsGo
(33,813 posts)
My condolences to his family.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)may he be at peace and his family too.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)
redqueen
(115,183 posts)RIP, Steve. You'll be missed.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)He was one of the good ones, too.
xchrom
(108,903 posts)
Permanut
(7,085 posts)The world needs more Steve Deshazers, not less.
tularetom
(23,664 posts)He had a great take on all the issues and expressed himself well.
When I saw one of his posts I knew it would be worth reading.
I'll really miss him around here.
Condolences to his family.
LeftishBrit
(41,360 posts)
barbtries
(30,391 posts)it sounds like a tragic end.
H2O Man
(76,740 posts)Very sad news. I always enjoyed talking with him here.
H2O Man
(76,740 posts)been upsetting. Though he & I never met in person, he was a good friend ..... the type that I feel really lucky to have known, be it in person or on the internet. His calm and rational manner added a heck of a lot to DU.
Damn.
While I can't attend his funeral -- I'd have my brother in Oregon go, if I knew when it was -- I will definitely be spending some time, over the next week, out at my sweat lodge/ pond, remembering a Good Man, praying for his family, and celebrating my opportunity to get to know Steve. Nothing but respect & love for him.
Bozita
(26,955 posts)LaydeeBug
(10,291 posts)this is so sad.
CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)...and I'm so sorry that you did not get to meet Steve. May he rest in peace and may his
family find peace and healing.
Renew Deal
(83,902 posts) seabeyond
(110,159 posts)
cyberswede
(26,117 posts) He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.
progressivebydesign
(19,458 posts)
FarPoint
(13,958 posts)I will miss him. A fine Democratic who worked for humanity. Peace for all this day forward.
patrice
(47,992 posts)
uppityperson
(115,923 posts) 
klook
(13,207 posts)Just take a look at this post from Steve:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1002856798
Wow.
CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)
Bossy Monkey
(15,873 posts)(which includes all of us, of course.)
LadyHawkAZ
(6,199 posts)
rocktivity
(44,910 posts)RIP.
rocktivity
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)What a loss for us all! My condolences to his loved ones left behind. A sad day for us all here at DU.
Julie
AzDar
(14,023 posts)
pnwmom
(109,850 posts)
mod mom
(20,390 posts)
cordelia
(2,174 posts)SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)His last post was Friday morning at 5:30 AM. It is so tragic, and sounds like it was without any warning at all.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1103174
silverweb
(16,402 posts)[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Love and condolences to his family and everyone who knew him.
kentuck
(113,759 posts)This is such terrible news to hear that he has passed on. My sympathies to all his loved ones.
pacalo
(24,747 posts)I can only imagine how devastated Mrs. Deshazer must be, so please pass along our heartfelt condolences to her.
Thanks, DemoTex.
graywarrior
(59,440 posts)RIP Steve!
FrenchieCat
(68,868 posts)Always loved that Avatar!....Steve Deshazer will always be remembered of fondly here at DU!
RIP!
ellisonz
(27,774 posts)
TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)flakey_foont
(3,394 posts)KansDem
(28,498 posts)shanti
(21,745 posts) he'd been a DU'er for a long time too. RIP
greatauntoftriplets
(177,611 posts)He died too young. My deepest condolences to Steve's family.
RFKHumphreyObama
(15,164 posts)I can't say that I followed his posts closely but I was always aware of his presence here, thought he made some great contributions to DU and thought DU was a much better place for having him as a member here. He always seemed like such a nice and friendly guy as well and deeply committed to what he believed in
This is a deeply sad loss for the DU community, as well as for Steve's family and friends and all those others who knew and loved him. My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies go out to his wife, his family and his friends both here and in real life:hugs: I know he undoubtedly touched the lives of many and left the world a better place for his being in it. I'm so, so sorry
Nostradammit
(2,921 posts)I really admired the man.
RIP Steve Deshazer.
I wish his family strength and courage.
Solly Mack
(94,957 posts)
Hassin Bin Sober
(27,063 posts)RIP, Steve.
intheflow
(29,556 posts)Steve was one of the good ones. What a tragedy. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Spazito
(55,184 posts)My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I always enjoyed reading his posts.
FourScore
(9,704 posts)He was such valuable member of this community! What a shock! My heart goes out to his wife and family. Thank you for letting us know DemoTex. I'm sure it is a terrible shock to you.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Another good DUer gone. My condolences to his family.
yellerpup
(12,263 posts)He always had something to contribute, he expressed himself so well, and he cared. What a terrible accident. RiP, stevedeshazer.
Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)He was a good person, had great insights and thoughts on a wide range of subjects on DU, and he will be missed
maddezmom
(135,060 posts) 
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)This is quite a shock.
Broken_Hero
(59,305 posts)SnohoDem
(1,036 posts) 
mzmolly
(52,145 posts)Last edited Mon Aug 13, 2012, 04:26 PM - Edit history (1)
My heart goes out to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed, here at DU.
RIP good soul.
grasswire
(50,130 posts)And not that long after losing his brother.
What a loss to Oregon. What a shame.
I wonder if there is a memorial book somewhere online where we can post a message.
nc4bo
(17,651 posts)My heartfelt sympathies to you his DU friend, his wife, family and friends.
madinmaryland
(65,406 posts)
a la izquierda
(12,005 posts)I loved reading his posts!
Please extend my sympathies to his family, if you have the chance. And my sympathies to you for the loss of your friend.
What a shock.
I'll miss my fellow native Oregonian.
Behind the Aegis
(55,345 posts)How very sad! I was just reading some posts he made the other day.
lillypaddle
(9,605 posts)how terrible. Steve was a prolific poster, and I almost felt like I knew him. Condolences to his wife and family. Very sad news, indeed.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)Fuck. Just fuck.
Was he one of the ones without medical insurance??
NRaleighLiberal
(61,134 posts)Be at peace, Steve.
fascisthunter
(29,381 posts)... no one knows where they are going, but we are all going someday. Will miss your posts.
My condolences to his family and friends.
dsteve01
(312 posts)RIP Stevedeshazer
warrior1
(12,325 posts)
Emit
(11,234 posts)
aikoaiko
(34,210 posts)A good guy.
And in his own words:
Hello, I'm Steve DeShazer, formerly known as StevieD.
I'm probably nuts for using my real name, but they'd know how to find me anyway.
I found DU in the summer of 2001 and lurked for a while, finally jumping in around March 2002. I can't believe ten years have passed and how much has happened. I think DU had about 5000 members then.
When G.W. Bush was installed as pResident in 2001, and 9/11 happened, and illegal and immoral wars were started, I thought the whole world had gone insane. After ten plus years here, I've learned that it's even worse than that! DU has kept me out of the asylum the whole time. If Skinner, Elad and EarlG had not created this cool thing I might just be in a padded cell. Thanks, fellas.
I live in Portland O with my wife Ms. D, and our very large lynx point Siamese cat, Jack. They jointly rule my life. We have two adult children who also live in Portland. I'm fortunate to have met a pretty good number of fellow DUers in person who also live here. For a small city, Portlanders are well represented on DU.
Despite having an excellent job at the start of the Bush reign of error, I'm now a delivery truck driver making about 50% of what I made in the post-Clinton economy. Thanks, Supreme Court tools.
Please vote for President Obama in November. We can't afford to let Willard Robme into the White House!
If you're new here, hit me up. I won't bite!
Peace and love,
Steve
And a link to a post with some videos of his band: The Stiphnoyds
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=1103174
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)how ironic that his sig line is "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way."
something wondrous about that......
Peace and condolences.....
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)
Beaverhausen
(24,613 posts)he will be missed, truly.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)My best wishes to his family!
Panasonic
(2,921 posts)RIP Steve. You will be missed.
Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)gademocrat7
(11,460 posts)M deepest sympathy to his family.
muriel_volestrangler
(103,623 posts)He was a solid DUer. I'm sorry you lost a friend, and please pass on our condolences to his family.
hootinholler
(26,449 posts)
jannyk
(4,810 posts)Steve was one of the good ones. I can't believe he's gone. Unbelievably sad.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)Thank you for letting us know, DemoTex.
emilyg
(22,742 posts)
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Best wishes to his grieving family and he will be missed. Thanks for taking the time to tell us, DemoTex.
Canuckistanian
(42,290 posts)My condolences to his family.
Steve was a long-timer here at DU. We'll miss him.
swag
(26,558 posts)Great punk-rocker, liberal, DUer.
Response to swag (Reply #132)
swag This message was self-deleted by its author.
Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts) 
MrScorpio
(73,759 posts)Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)Condolences to Steve's family.
closeupready
(29,503 posts) 
Scout
(8,625 posts)
Hissyspit
(45,790 posts)Just damn.
Peace to his wife and loved ones.
TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)... Last week he was talking about his punk rock band. He will be missed.
He just lost his brother in February. I hope they are somehow together again...
TYY
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)and fine human being.
Sympathy and solidarity to his family.
OhioChick
(23,218 posts)
RIP
October
(3,363 posts)<3
Richard D
(9,724 posts)I never met Steve, but I felt very connected to him via his excellent blog and photos.
Condolences to his family. A truly sad loss.
The empressof all
(29,104 posts)He was a good guy and a good liberal.
I'm better for having read his posts.
great white snark
(2,646 posts)I'm heartbroken.
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)I am so very sorry to hear this.
Bluerthanblue
(13,669 posts)wishing comfort and peace to you and to Steve's family.
so incredibly sad...
blu
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)
Kali
(56,217 posts)I didn't know him well but had seen that thread the other day. He was a LONG time DUer. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
swag
(26,558 posts)barbtries
(30,391 posts)and it was just Friday. clearly his death was unexpected. so sad.
Hassin Bin Sober
(27,063 posts)
GReedDiamond
(5,440 posts)...and when I went back to look at his reply again, after I heard what happened, I saw his sig line:
"I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way."
That kinda freaked me out...that was his last post.
RIP Steve, wherever you are.
malaise
(284,003 posts)I can't believe this. You shocked me. "cry"
Deepest sympathy to his wife and family.
frogmarch
(12,243 posts)My condolences to Steve's family and friends, including his friends here at DU.
BumRushDaShow
(152,318 posts)to his family and DU friends. R.I.P.
snappyturtle
(14,656 posts)
Aristus
(69,915 posts)RIP, Steve...
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)Condolences to his family.. He will be missed
BeHereNow
(17,162 posts)Can not process this...
I'm stunned.
Such a loss to the world.
And DU.
BHN
proud patriot
(101,906 posts) 
Mz Pip
(28,078 posts)My condolences to his family and friends.
blogslut
(38,836 posts)Goodbye Steve. You were one of the best.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)My condolences to his friends and family.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Condolences to his family. He will be missed here. I really enjoyed his posts.
Loki
(3,826 posts)May his family find peace.
DFW
(57,954 posts)
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)He always seemed to have interesting posts. Very best wishes and condolences to Steve's family.
Rhiannon12866
(233,972 posts)I am so, so sorry to hear this. What a shock and a loss to all of us. My heart goes out to his family. Godspeed to a great DUer... 
hamsterjill
(15,811 posts)My sympathies to Steve's family and friends.
Vidar
(18,335 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)
mopinko
(72,503 posts)LoisB
(10,376 posts)quinnox
(20,600 posts)my sincere sympathies to his loved ones.
Blue_Tires
(57,596 posts)DisgustipatedinCA
(12,530 posts).
angel823
(424 posts)a reminder that death can come suddenly -
peace and condolences to his family, and wishing a peaceful crossing to Steve.
Angel in Texas
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)
lordsummerisle
(4,653 posts)He always had goods posts. RIP.
redwitch
(15,153 posts)My very best to his wife and family. DU will miss him, one of the best. Rest in peace my friend.
RainDog
(28,784 posts)He'll be missed around here.
Royal Sloan 09
(406 posts)Scuba
(53,475 posts)Wheezy
(1,763 posts)He was a really decent guy.
RIP Steve.
mitchtv
(17,718 posts)farewell Democratic brother
azurnoir
(45,850 posts)RIP and my condolences to his family
WhoDoYouTrust
(477 posts)Steve and I grew up in the same small town in Oregon. Our families know each other well. I was happy to reconnect with him several years ago on DU.
He was one helluva nice guy with a remarkable memory. We shared many stories here and privately. I will truly miss you, my friend.
My deepest sympathy to his wife and son.
Till we meet again.
Judy
rateyes
(17,453 posts) rip steveTikki
(14,827 posts)He was my punk rock buddy...he knew what I knew that,
sounds and words have power. It is impossible to admit he will
not be sharing more.
Hugs in his honor to his family. A great man.
Tikki
whatacountry09
(91 posts)What a tragedy. Not fair.
hay rick
(8,690 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)
blm
(114,094 posts).
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts) 
senseandsensibility
(22,030 posts)He will be missed here. My sympathy to his family and loved ones.
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts) Cross gently Steve. Always enjoyed your posts. You will certainly be missed... 
Zorra
(27,670 posts)
Another great long time DUer gone.
So very sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Demo Tex.
polly7
(20,582 posts)His posts here were ones I always read, he seemed like such a great person. Deepest condolence to you, his wife and family and all who loved him. What a terrible loss.
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,511 posts)
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)goclark
(30,404 posts) WillyT
(72,631 posts)(((((((stevedeshazer)))))))
Peace...
Raine
(30,789 posts)R-I-P Steve
Smilo
(1,953 posts)of comfort to Steve's family and friends please know we on DU will miss Steve.
With deepest sympathy.
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Rest in peace Steve.
LuvNewcastle
(17,180 posts)My condolences to Steve's loved ones.
elbloggoZY27
(283 posts)I did not know Steve and am a fairly new DU Blogger but will join in and offer my Condolences to his Wife and family, Seems by this post he was known to a lot of folks who blog in Democratic Underground.
Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)
Ruby the Liberal
(26,436 posts)You will be missed.
What a horrible, sudden tragedy. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
kas125
(2,475 posts)I really enjoyed reading his posts; he was definitely one of the good guys.
valerief
(53,235 posts)
90-percent
(6,937 posts)Thanks so much for letting us all know. This community means a lot to me and it's important to appreciate everyone's contribution to a better world.
-90% jimmy
calimary
(86,246 posts)Thank you for letting us know, DemoTex. I had not heard.
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)How very sad.
salin
(48,958 posts)
susanr516
(1,468 posts)My deepest sympathies to his family.
coffeenap
(3,250 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)RIP
GReedDiamond
(5,440 posts)...I exchanged some posts about punk rock with Steve last Thursday evening...I'm stunned, very saddened.
Please relay my deepest sympathies to Steve's wife, DemoTex.
RIP Steve...
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)What a huge loss for DU, but what a greater loss by magnitudes for his wife and family! He was truly a beautiful soul.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)mind - as his posts reflected how fine and good was the mind behind them. I so regret that I did not make the effort to get to know him better, instead of simply admiring him at a remove...
MissMarple
(9,656 posts)
Blessed be
underpants
(190,611 posts)Steve was a great guy
TheKentuckian
(26,314 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,376 posts)He was a sweetie. RIP and peace to your family Steve.
villager
(26,001 posts)All condolences to his family.
Lousy news, but thanks for letting us know, DemoTex
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)Blecht
(3,806 posts)No words.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)You will be missed.
RegieRocker
(4,226 posts)
TBF
(35,106 posts)Here is his welcome thread - https://www.democraticunderground.com/1256621#post4
Safe passage Steve and my condolences to your family. 
Ohio Joe
(21,896 posts)derby378
(30,262 posts)You will be dearly missed.
Kaleva
(39,320 posts)And condolences to his wife, family and friends.
bluerum
(6,109 posts)JI7
(91,880 posts)and suddenly gone .
very sad .
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)I have an uncle out in San Mateo, CA, who nearly died from a heart attack, TWICE.
Paka
(2,760 posts)Peaceful wishes to his family.
lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)If his family is reading, please accept my condolences for your loss.
gollygee
(22,336 posts)KT2000
(21,425 posts)condolences to his family.
He always had such good posts. He will be missed.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)progressoid
(51,374 posts)Rest in peace dear Steve.
sendero
(28,552 posts).... to his family and friends.
leftylauren
(51 posts)AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)I didn't get to know you much, but you seemed like a cool guy(especially being in an indie band!), and it sounds like you were well liked by the DU community. So sad you had to leave us so early, and I offer my sincere condolences to your family and friends.
May your passage to the great beyond be safe and joyous, man. See you in that great big concert in the sky........
rosesaylavee
(12,126 posts)RIP and my condolences to his family... how terrible...
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)we lose another good one
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)He was a real gentleman as you say. My heart goes out to his family.
R.I.P. Steve
virgdem
(2,256 posts)Steve was a well informed and insightful source of information and he will be missed.
peacefreak
(2,939 posts)My condolences to his family & friends. I always looked forward to his posts.
cal04
(41,505 posts)my sincerest condolences to Steve's family
RIP Steve
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)yewberry
(6,530 posts)Steve was a good guy. I liked him.
Condolence to his family.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)eridani
(51,907 posts)Steve--we will all miss you. Safe passage.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)and a real gentleman to boot. A sad day for our community.
OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)Ilsa
(62,762 posts)I hope his family can find peace.
EarlG
(22,880 posts)
handmade34
(23,362 posts)
sueh
(1,898 posts)marlakay
(12,384 posts)nolabear
(43,693 posts)
blackspade
(10,056 posts)Shit, that sucks.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Thank you for letting us know, DemoTex.
Odin2005
(53,521 posts) 
sellitman
(11,704 posts)His presents here on DU will be missed.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(124,700 posts)I always enjoyed reading his posts - he seemed like a really good guy. Condolences to his family.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)I didn't know Steve, but he sounds like a good guy. He was from my home state of Oregon.
This one is for you Steve RIP:
opiate69
(10,129 posts)Sad to say, my last interaction with him was a snarky disagreement. Sorry, Steve...
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)My daughter had a severe reaction to Advil some years ago but fortunately they saved her. I am so sorry to hear of this news
appal_jack
(3,813 posts)Rest In Peace, fellow traveler.
Condolences to all of the Deshazer family.
-app
Stinky The Clown
(68,590 posts)Man, I hate this kind of thread.
elleng
(139,424 posts) for his family and DU.
jillan
(39,451 posts)
wakemewhenitsover
(1,595 posts)Steve's posts always projected genuine warmth and intelligence. RIP, Steve.
Historic NY
(38,975 posts)I recall many of his posts.
lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)What a terrible loss to our community.
47of74
(18,470 posts)
sonias
(18,063 posts)May Steve rest in peace.
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)go rest high upon that mountain ..cause steve your work on earth is done.....
another member of our community has gone on......
mia
(8,455 posts)Thank you for your thoughtful posts. You won't be forgotten.
BanzaiBonnie
(3,621 posts)I'm sorry you didn't get to meet him DemoTex.
steve2470
(37,468 posts)I remember asking him sincerely if he was related to a family therapist by the same name. He replied with a chuckle that no, he was not.
RIP and condolences to his family.
donheld
(21,322 posts)Response to DemoTex (Original post)
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Kennah
(14,465 posts)I don't believe I ever talked to Steve, but we share the bond of DU. I am poorer for having never talked with him, but DU is richer for having him.
Horse with no Name
(34,169 posts)Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
CJCRANE
(18,184 posts)He was a great DUer, we'll miss him.
Festivito
(13,710 posts)Thank you bold Steve Deshazer. You showed us the good side of pride. I feel loss.
My condolences to those who surrounded him in life. Thank you for allowing him to share himself with us.
Missycim
(950 posts)for him and his family
Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)we shared beers a few times, and it was always a smart conversation.
RIP Steve
Trajan
(19,089 posts)WAY too young ... and how awful for his family ....
Love you Viva ... We need to catch up sometime soon ....
Damn ....
Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts) and raise one to Steve 
Patsy Stone
(41,435 posts)He was always a bright spot and made me laugh on too many occasions to count. Awful, terrible news. All my love to his family and friends. He will be missed. RIP, Steve.
NC_Nurse
(11,646 posts)RIP, Steve.
highplainsdem
(55,915 posts)Condolences to his family and friends.
classof56
(5,376 posts)As a fellow Oregonian, I always appreciated Steve's intelligence and the insights he shared about our state's political scene. He will be sorely missed. I had hoped to meet him one day, perhaps on one of my rare trips across the mountain. I liked his signature line: "I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way." I trust his journey was safe and peaceful.
Blessings to his family.
tavalon
(27,985 posts)My condolences to his family.
Skinner
(63,645 posts)So sad.
Lydia Leftcoast
(48,221 posts)As a former resident of Oregon, I met Steve at DU meetups and sometimes at anti-war rallies. A great activist. Condolences to his family and friends.
SalmonChantedEvening
(32,033 posts)Condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Ron Green
(9,859 posts)A fellow Oregonan, and I had hoped to perhaps meet him one day in Portland.
Life is so precious.
babylonsister
(172,055 posts) He was a gentleman in every way, and very smart to boot. Please extend my/our condolences to his family. I can't believe it. 
Sparkly
(24,574 posts) 
Generic Other
(29,020 posts)My condolences to his family.
Wednesdays
(20,495 posts)I remember Steve from way back, and he was always one of my favorite posters.
Raffi Ella
(4,465 posts)my condolences and deepest sympathies to Steve's family and his friends.
staci_deshazer
(2 posts)Hi everyone,
It's amazing to come here and be reminded just how many people loved and knew my dad. I know this community was a big part of his life and he really enjoyed talking with all of you. As far as we know he had a severe adverse reaction (angioedema) to his blood pressure medication. This is reported as happening in approximately 0.13% of people who take Lisinopril but in most cases is easily treatable under emergency medical care. My dad didn't deserve this and his light went out far too soon. Those of you who know him may also remember he lost his mom and brother both within the last 2 years. While this is a tough time for our family I am grateful to have had such an amazing dad in my life for 32 years. My fervent hope is that all the good folks here and my brother and Ms. D and I will keep the memories alive and carry on his tradition of questioning authority and sticking up for the little guy. He has instilled right and wrong in us and encouraged us to be independent thinkers and that is the greatest gift anyone could give their kids.
Again, thank you for all the kind words. Keep hope alive!
Peace and love
-Staci
Ruby the Liberal
(26,436 posts)Welcome to DU. Your Dad was one of the best.
Behind the Aegis
(55,345 posts) CaliforniaPeggy
(153,810 posts)My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father...
He was truly a special guy to all of us. I am so glad you've joined DU. I think following in his footsteps will help you...
Peace to you and your family!
hlthe2b
(109,665 posts)So kind of you to come to DU and give us all the chance to express our profound sympathies on the loss of your father. I wish that I had the perfect comforting words to express to you, but alas, I do not. Just know that he would be proud to know that he lives on through you and as one who still feels the loss of their own parents, those memories will sustain you.
All the best to you, Staci and much love from Steve's DU family.
greatauntoftriplets
(177,611 posts)Your father was a well-liked and respected member of this community. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Hassin Bin Sober
(27,063 posts) 
UrbScotty
(23,992 posts)I can't imagine what you are going through.
Thank you for sharing your feelings.
You take care of yourself.
jsr
(7,712 posts)I'm a new member now, but I knew Steve and we corresponded when I was on here years ago. My deepest condolences.
deminwi
(66 posts)Welcome to DU, Staci. May God bless you and your family with peace, strength, and love in this difficult and heartbreaking time.
Please stay strong and take care.....always remember that your father loved you dearly and knew that you loved him.
Panasonic
(2,921 posts)I have a LOT of respect for your Dad throughout the years. I enjoy talking with him and debating the issues that we've both had for many years, and finally I was just talking to your father as early as last week, and I still find it very hard to believe that he's gone so soon.
Hopefully you can stay on and carry on your dad's spirit.
GreenPartyVoter
(73,293 posts)a few years. I know it can feel like the rug is getting pulled out from under you while getting hit in the gut with a baseball bat.
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I always enjoyed talking with him, and he seemed like a really smart, sensible man.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)
Trajan
(19,089 posts)I did meet your father here in Portland, and I am so sorry for you and your family ...
I could tell just be reading your words: He has left a powerful legacy in you .... You reflect his values, and will always do so ...
Again, I am so sorry ....
classof56
(5,376 posts)Oregon needed him and was a better place because of him. I live in Central Oregon and had hoped the time might come when I could make it over the hill to meet with him and other DUers in the Portland area. Hard to put into words how much all of us valued and relied upon him. Your amazing dad's legacy will live on here on DU and in the lives of all who knew him.
Blessings to you and your family, and welcome to DU.
staci_deshazer
(2 posts)I've lurked on here for years but it's high time I joined and started participating. I think my dad would've liked that! Tonight my brother and I are going to spend some time together raising our glasses to his memory and probably discussing the many horrific failings of Paul Ryan.
See you around...
rateyes
(17,453 posts)I am so sorry for your loss..and, ours. He will be greatly missed.
pinto
(106,886 posts)Take care.
DURHAM D
(32,903 posts)Your Dad was a great DUer.
Raise a glass for all of us...