Just lost a dear fellow musician

Pickalittle · February 8th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Saturday I got word that my dear friend and golf mentor/buddy had a massive heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. Amazingly he lived through the angiogram and examinations. He was taken to surgery where it was found he has a totally clogged coronary artery. They implanted stents, but he was pretty listless. Though he was fighting for his life, after kidney and liver failure, a heart pacer and inflamation of the heart he could take no more and slipped away into the the Lord's arms.

Steve was on our worship team as an acoustic guitarist and was the most patient golf mentor a guy could have. I never saw him get angry or say a negative word about anything or anyone. I will deeply miss him

On Monday I will be playing/singing at the memorial service. If you feel so inclined, please pray that God will be lifted up, that any who do not know Him will receive Him into their life and that I will be able to get through singing without breaking up!

Blessings,
Scott

PraiseCaster · February 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM

I'm in prayer with you Scott.

Steve sounded like a great guy, a good brother to have in the Lord.

I'm praying for ya bro, you and all the family there.

Sing through the tears, God will be there.

Trimmed&Burnin · February 8th, 2008, 10:44 PM

Hi Scott,
I did'nt know that you are Pickalittle,,, Your freind will be waiting for you Bro,,

furrfurrfurr · February 8th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Sorry for your loss, Scott.

Smirkster · February 8th, 2008, 10:53 PM

I'm sorry. I wish I had something more I could say, but my prayers are with you and your friend.

BellyBoy · February 10th, 2008, 03:41 AM

Scott, Sorry for your loss... you and your buddies family are in my prayers
johnny

ravindave_3600 · February 11th, 2008, 01:31 AM

May the Lord bless you, as well as Steve's family. I know your music will be a real ministry tomorrow.

He sounds like a great guy ( <- note the present tense)

refin · February 11th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Sorry about your loss----we can rejoice in the fact that you will see him again!Just remember,when you get to heaven he can show you around!

Pickalittle · February 13th, 2008, 04:25 AM

Thanks, guys. The memorial was glorious and very special. We did our worship band tunes and then his extended family from Minnesota (about 20 of them) got up and did some gospel/hymn and even some old folks tunes he liked. What an impact he had on those around him. It made me think about how I live and "do" my life from now on. I keep wanting to ask: "What is important now for the kingdom, from an eternal perspective."

February 8th, 2008, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pickalittle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Age: 56 Posts: 292	Just lost a dear fellow musician Saturday I got word that my dear friend and golf mentor/buddy had a massive heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. Amazingly he lived through the angiogram and examinations. He was taken to surgery where it was found he has a totally clogged coronary artery. They implanted stents, but he was pretty listless. Though he was fighting for his life, after kidney and liver failure, a heart pacer and inflamation of the heart he could take no more and slipped away into the the Lord's arms. Steve was on our worship team as an acoustic guitarist and was the most patient golf mentor a guy could have. I never saw him get angry or say a negative word about anything or anyone. I will deeply miss him On Monday I will be playing/singing at the memorial service. If you feel so inclined, please pray that God will be lifted up, that any who do not know Him will receive Him into their life and that I will be able to get through singing without breaking up! Blessings, Scott __________________ Don't die with the music still in you! Psalm 150

February 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,310 16 Photos	I'm in prayer with you Scott. Steve sounded like a great guy, a good brother to have in the Lord. I'm praying for ya bro, you and all the family there. Sing through the tears, God will be there. __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

February 8th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 808	Hi Scott, I did'nt know that you are Pickalittle,,, Your freind will be waiting for you Bro,, __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

February 8th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
furrfurrfurr Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South of Heaven Posts: 2,421	Sorry for your loss, Scott. __________________ Hope I'm not too Messianic or a trifle too Satanic. Meow.

February 10th, 2008, 03:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
BellyBoy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 574	Scott, Sorry for your loss... you and your buddies family are in my prayers johnny __________________ http://www.johnnymannion.com http://www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband

February 8th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smirkster TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Volente Posts: 76	I'm sorry. I wish I had something more I could say, but my prayers are with you and your friend.

February 11th, 2008, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
ravindave_3600 Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boise, USA Posts: 930	May the Lord bless you, as well as Steve's family. I know your music will be a real ministry tomorrow. He sounds like a great guy ( <- note the present tense) __________________ Want my guitar to sound like BBQ tastes! check out the band at http://www.brightredtie.com

February 11th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
refin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 52 Posts: 1,962	Sorry about your loss----we can rejoice in the fact that you will see him again!Just remember,when you get to heaven he can show you around! __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

February 13th, 2008, 04:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pickalittle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Age: 56 Posts: 292	Thanks, guys. The memorial was glorious and very special. We did our worship band tunes and then his extended family from Minnesota (about 20 of them) got up and did some gospel/hymn and even some old folks tunes he liked. What an impact he had on those around him. It made me think about how I live and "do" my life from now on. I keep wanting to ask: "What is important now for the kingdom, from an eternal perspective." __________________ Don't die with the music still in you! Psalm 150