Harleyriders' passing

RIP to a kindred spirit in bonsai. Though your body failed you your spirit will endure.

Mitch

Very sad indeed. We'll miss his posts on here. I'll be praying for his family, friends and loved ones.

Sam

This is devastating news. We met briefly at Bath or Swindon a while back in company with Tony T iirc.

My heartfelt condolences to Steve's family and friends..

TimR

tony wrote:He was sarcasm personified; we became good friends as we shared the same sense of humour. Steve was blown away when I asked him to join me on a visit and to collect with our great friend Pavel Slovak in Czech Republic, a memorable trip for so many reasons… one being going out of our way to dine at a Harley themed restaurant in Slovakia.

This was just so AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I thought I'd pull it up for anyone who is new or may have missed it...

https://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t6858-what-we-did-on-our-holidays-or-if-it-s-thursday-it-must-be-slovakia

"Remember, tommorow is promised to no one." Walter Payton

Hi Tony maybe the next Burrs should be renamed ass theHarleyrider bonsai memorial weekend

RIP Steve

Russell Coker wrote: This was just so AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I thought I'd pull it up for anyone who is new or may have missed it...

https://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t6858-what-we-did-on-our-holidays-or-if-it-s-thursday-it-must-be-slovakia

My favourite Steve-ism from that whole thread:

"Tony: I can find nothing in your statements that I can disagree with. Except maybe the being ahead of the fashion curve thing. It's probably more a case of being so far behind the curve that it's come round full circle and hit you in the arse!"

Les S wrote:Hi Tony maybe the next Burrs should be renamed ass theHarleyrider bonsai memorial weekend

RIP Steve

I am already on it Les

So sorry to hear the loss of Harleyrider. Thanks for sharing, Tony.

Gutted to hear about Steve its always the good guys that get taken thoughts to his family and friends.

Ian.

Sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

Adam

Oh no. This is sad news indeed. My condolences to the family and friends. He will be missed.
Ed Mercado

I got the terrible news last night, but am away on holiday on the Scottish Isle of Orkney and have only just tracked down a wireless hotspot. I just want to add that I will miss Steve deeply. He was a great friend with a wit and charm that belied his appearance. Just wish we could have had more time together.

Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

My prayers go out to Steve's family, Rest In Peace Steve.

Heartfelt condolences to the family on this terrible loss.
May God give them strength and ease their pain and suffering.
Never knew him outside IBC forum but I know we will meet later....

Have been away a few days .I logged on specially to get an update on Steve's progress.....Quite a few tears have been shed for my friend.A fantastic guy. He will be sorely missed......

fiona wrote:
My favourite Steve-ism from that whole thread:

"Tony: I can find nothing in your statements that I can disagree with. Except maybe the being ahead of the fashion curve thing. It's probably more a case of being so far behind the curve that it's come round full circle and hit you in the arse!"

My favourite put down aimed squarely at me from Harleyrider was on your post fiona:

Bend me shape me

Ahh, see you lot, you all thought that was a beer belly, when in reality it's a well-designed bracing point for heavy work just such as this!

*Sighs in admiration* Is there no sacrifice this man won't make for his art.

So sad and shocking. My condolences to his family and friends.
I will miss his spirit.

Although I never got over there to meet him face-to-face we 'talked' several times online about motorcycles and pottery . I enjoyed his humor and plain talk. I'll miss him on IBC and Facebook.
Tony, thanks for being his friend until the end. We should all hope to have such a friend at the end.

Dale

Thanks for the kind words Dale, I am sure most would step up if they were in my shoes.

The current arrangements for Steve's funeral are 2.00pm on Friday 3rd August

Fairfield Moravian Church, Fairfield Square Manchester, Droylsden Manchester M43 6AE‎

Received this message on my blog and thought I would pass it on.

David WhithamJuly 27, 2012 2:50 PM

Many thanks for your kind comments, i'm sure steve would appreciate all your tributes. I am Steve's 'little bro' as he used to call me. I have enjoyed looking into Steve's hobby and passion, and reading his witty blog posts. I would appreciate it if anybody has any photos or anything of any relevance of Steve doing what he loved best, could you please pass them onto me or i'm sure Tony Tickle would be happy to pass them on.

Many Thanks
Dave (proud brother of Harley Rider)

My deepest condolence to the family. Although i never met Steve but deep inside us we are one in family in this hobby. We know he is in a better place and all of us will surely miss him.
My prayers for his beloved wife and family

I am saddened at the news of Steve's passing. I did not know Steve personally but one can certainly tell that he kept good company with the folks here on IBC. May the Golden Light, where Steve resides now, comfort all who loved and knew him.
Blessings,
Todd

Dale Cochoy wrote:
Tony, thanks for being his friend until the end. We should all hope to have such a friend at the end.

Dale

Couldn't agree more...

I wish to pay my respects to someone that made a mark on my understanding of love for bonsai, i am very sad that this world, lost a "wordsmith",( as were Tony's words in the brief conversation we had in the past, at the portuguese bonsai congress). Steve's posts were always amazing, and they expressed all i could not put in to words myself... So long, my IBC Friend...

Will miss you Steve all your Bloggs and the time spent at burrs,
Andrew Kieth and Paul