Modern Vespa

I was in shock today to see a post on FB from his wife making the announcement. He was only 55. He had an MP3 among other bikes. He was also a very good photographer. He is from Roseville, CA. A super nice guy with a quick wit. He was also my doppelganger. If you knew Steve and want the details of the funeral arrangements they are cross posted on his and his wife's Facebook pages. PM me if you don't have access.

My thoughts are with Tracy and his family and friends. I regret we never met in person. RIP Steve

Update: I just heard from Tracy that Steve died from a heart attack.





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Yikes…this is very untimely. Very sorry to hear this.

So sorry to hear. My condolences to his family.

We send our deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends.

What sad news. He was an amazing and very talented photographer. I will miss his presence and his contributions on this forum.

I am truly sorry to hear this. I never met honeybadger, but I feel a strong sense of loss at the passing of any of 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers (and sisters)' that make up this site.

Very untimely indeed. His sense of humor always caught my attention. I have only known him from MV.

So are mine. I never had the pleasure to meet in person. May his soul 🙏rest in peace.

We used to kid each other about who had the biggest forehead...he did. Yeah he had a funny wit.

Yeah you baby face. I'm jealous. Come to think of it you both have baby faces.

I'm quite sorry to hear this. Way too young to pass.

Rest in peace Steve. May God bless your soul and your friends, family, and all who mourn your loss.

JP

RIP brother. you were always a pleasure on this forum. You will be missed for sure.

Damn it! Sorry for that, but I loved his stories, his wit, his view on all things Vespa. RIP

Thx sticky. What happened to him? Miguel

Damn. Sad news. We'd connected many years ago, perhaps the holiday gift exchange, but had some nice conversations, still treasure the T-shirt and HoneyBadger badge he'd sent me. Had some wonderful photographs as well.

Condolences to his family and all who knew him.

I don't even have words. Steve was truly a good guy, would help anyone. I had the honor of meeting him when he first got his MP3 when I lived in Oakland. I had my MP3 for a while but he quickly taught me things! Had a few fun times with Quitters and Bay area crews rolling around. I am very sad, he will be missed......

I don't have any other details other than it was unexpected.

I did send a message to his wife and let her know that I notified his friends on MV.

So sorry to hear this. I didn't know him but wish I had.

I met Steve through this forum when I posted a question about what to do with an 8 hour layover in San Fran. Steve kindly messaged me and offered to meet me at SFO and show me the sights, sounds and tastes of his home town.
I stepped of my flight and there he was standing in arrivals holding an iPad with my MV profile on the screen calling out "Mr Boulty!"
We jumped into his 'Clown Car' and headed in to see the sights...as if you can capture San Francisco in a day. Well I be damned if he didn't try!!
On subsequent long-haul trips to the US I would let Steve know I was passing through and without fail he would sneak up on me outside the donut shop in SFO just to say a warm hello.

Even though I have dropped off the Vespa radar we have stayed connected over the years with a few messages and common interests including a switch to Moto Guzzi

This kind, generous, talented man will be sadly missed. Arohanui Steve...rest well my friend.

Boulty. Good to see you posting tho I wish the circumstances were different. Miguel

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May his memory be a blessing

So sad to hear this. I really only recognise the name from his generosity to a fellow Kiwi passing through San Francisco but that was sufficient to know he was a great person - he took the time to help a fellow scooterist. Thoughts are with his family.

Such sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

I just heard from Tracy. Steve died from a heart attack.

Very sad news, thanks for updating us Stickyfrog ☹️

Thanks for the update Sticky. It's a warning to all of us. He wasn't that old and looked relatively fit.

Miguel

😲

Too many random heart attacks these days

RIP Steve. Best wishes to the family.

Damn, I remember him well. Condolences to his family

Best wishes to his family. This kind of news really bolts you
back to reality and an appreciation for everyday and another
chance to help the good folks around you.

Deepest regards,

Bob Copelalnd
Frostbite Falls Minnesota

That is really sad. I remember some of his posts on here, although I took a year or so hiatus due to COVID and the restrictions that were in place. His posts will be missed. Deepest regards to his family and the strength to pull through these tough times.

I work for a military credit union on base in Germany and we have a very large retiree population attached to our base. Always sucks hearing bad news when someone you have known for a long period passes.

Wishing him many spirited days of riding in the heavens.

Just terrible news for his family and all of his friends. I only interacted with him sparingly here, but he made a big impact everywhere he went.

Deepest condolences to his family.

I'm sorry to hear that - met him quite often at Quitters meetings in SF, and on a ride or two.

When I read Sticky's topic, I immediately thought of your adventure. I knew it was someone from across the pond, but, I did not recollect. Today I did a little bit of due diligence and found this thread to reminisce. HoneyBadger made it a full day for you in such a short time. (FWIW, the Cliff House closed in 2020; what incredible views). My sincere condolences to his family.
NSR: 7 hour layover San Fran??

Honey Badger's most popular thread (and it's still popular): Show you best photographs

Miguel

sincere condolences on his untimely passing