Obituary online for Stephen C. Viands
Biography
Full Name: Stephen Craig Viands
Born: 11th July 1949
Passed Away: 13th May 2008
Age: 58 years of age
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Country: The United States
Father: Thomas Viands
Mother: Susan Howell Viands
Birth Place: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Children: Richard Viands, Adam Seilhamer
Siblings: Ted Viands, Earl Viands, Loring Viands, and Debbie Springer Viands
Occupation: Heating and Cooling
Stephen C. Viands
Stephen C. Viands, 58, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
He was born July 11, 1949, to Thomas and Susan (Howell) Viands, of Martinsburg.
Surviving are his children, Richard Viands, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Adam Seilhamer, of Martinsburg; his grandchildren, Asa Smalley and Theresa Smalley; his siblings, Ted Viands and Cheryl, Earl Viands, Debra Springer and Rick, all of Kearneysville, and Loring Viands and Sherrie, of Charles Town; and nieces and nephews.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, Mich.
A Poem was written for Him as well from me.
FINALLY
I wish I could say I was a joy
And lived a decent life
I wish I could say my time was spent
Without the bitter strife.
I wish I could say I didn’t leave
My family torn apart
I wish I could say I was not the one
To leave those a broken heart.
I wish I could say I stayed away
From drugs and alcohol
I wish I could say I didn’t wait
Too long to give my all.
I finally decided to give up
On everything that was wrong,
I fought to reach out for help
But I waited a bit too long.
I still want my family all to know
I am sorry for who I became
I want them all to know today
On them I put no blame.
I know I caused myself to hurt
And probably deserve
All the things that has gone bad
As my life has hit a curve.
I want all to know good or bad
I finally gave up my fight
Of living in a dreaded life
For one not in the night.
I know I waited way too long
To try and get it right
But I can’t go back and change those things
Cause now they’re out of sight.
I just want all to know today
As I pass into the end
That please accept me now today
As your loving family, and friend.
Finally I can lay to rest
And suffer no more pain
From all of my lifelong struggles
And feel the gentle rain.
I love all of you, May all of your lives be blessed and full of love. Hold dear the ones you love without condemnation. Make right your wrongs and pray it isn’t too late. Love unconditionally. ---Steve
Written by: Richard S Viands
4-24-2008