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Sally and Gordon Warburton posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
We were so saddened to hear the news of Steve's passing. Steve was also a member of the Grandfather Mountain Highlanders pipe band here in the mountains. He was a dedicated piper and player in the band and he always was so positive and gentile. He was a friend to all in the band and it was a joy to have him in the competition circle or at a parade. What an incredible life and career. God bless you Steve and may you rest in peace our dear friend. Our condolences to your family. Peace. Gordon and Sally Warburton. Grandfather Mountain Highlanders.
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The family of Stephen Geoffery Cotsford uploaded a photo
Friday, May 7, 2021
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Eleanor Eldreth lit a candle
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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So sorry Linda you and your family are in my prayers! I know Steve is in a better place now he has a new body! I loved hearing Steve play the bagpipes he was a very sweet intelligent and talented man!!
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Billy DuBose uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Steve was a founding member of Palmetto Pipes & Drums. I have many photos of him playing with the band, but these are a couple of my favorites.
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Julie Alexander lit a candle
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Praying for your peace and comfort.
Julie Alexander
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Julie Seatz Alexander purchased flowers
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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My Mom (Doris Seatz Sigmon) thought so much of you and was so moved by your loving care of your husband. So very sorry for your loss.
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Billy DuBose lit a candle
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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I remember well when I first met Steve. He came to me, probably in the late 1980s, for bagpipe lessons. He worked hard, we both did, and he excelled quickly, bringing to his craft the analytical intelligence of an engineer and the passion of a great heart that pumped life and love through all of his work. And our lessons soon began to incorporate friendship. In these lessons of friendship, I quickly discovered that he was the master and I the one who had (and still have) so much to learn. The many gifts of his friendship are woven into my life like the threads in my kilt, like strains in the music I will miss the most.
I've heard the lilting, at the yowe-milking,
Lassies a-lilting before dawn o' day;
But now they are moaning on ilka green loaning;
"The Flowers of the Forest are a' wede away".
To Linda and Steve’s children and their families: our prayers of thanksgiving for Steve’s life are ascending. My heart breaks for you and all we have lost, but it also breaks open to new love like the love Steve showed us. Grace and peace.
Billy DuBose
Columbia, SC
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10
May
Memorial Service
2:00 pm
Monday, May 10, 2021
Boone Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services
PO Box 786
West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States
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