My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org 

My heart is so heavy for you, Sue, Hallie and Trent.

I have waited to type this and I still can't put into words what is there.
We had so much fun didn't we? Mike was filled with so much fun and mischief. I feel so blessed to have been able to share part of our lives that really was the best times!!

Mike's spirit will always be with you, he loved you so much.

You are in my heart and prayers always.

Love you,
Susie English
 

Our deepsest Sympathy to the entire Steven's Family! We have known Mike on Palomar Mountain through the Bailey Family since we have a little weekend cabin not far from Mike and Susan's beautiful Mountain Home. We will always remember Mike's big smile and zest for life, his creativity and his love for Palomar Mountain. He was so nice to us even so we did not know him and Susan very well. We always enjoyed talking to him and hanging out at parties on the Bailey property very much and will miss seeing him around very much. We are very sorry for your loss and hearts go out to you. 

Andi & Dean Babcock (Camp Edelweiss @ Bailey's) 

It was in 2010 I was shopping for our now cabin on Palomar. Bonnie and I stopped by Mikes place for intriductions. When I was introduced to Mike, he  treated me like we had been friends forever. A year or so later I ran into Mike having breakfast at Lake Henshaw. He and I chatted about deer season and how and what we each seen and chased. For some reason both meetings always stuck in my head. He left such a great impression in just a few minutes. So as I read the messages above, it’s clear I was not the only one Mike touched. It was just his way. To Mikes family. I know these times are very difficult. Be strong and be there for each other. Find comfort in the time you had with such an impactful man. To Mike, our paths were meant to cross. I know they will again. Rest in Peace.  

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you! 
I remember Mike's big smile in high school and thought my good friend Sandy Stevens had the coolest brother in town,
I have no doubt Mike is with our Great Lord
Jennifer Lopez 

I am Mike's aunt.  Mike was so couragous and just kept going.  He contributed so much to others and his smile was never ending.   I try not to be sad but remember Mike for all of the wonderful things he did for everyone.   He is no longer with us but his memories live on.  Love to you Mike.  Love to Sue and their children, and to his mother, Shirley Stevens and to Sandy, his sister.
Marilyn Stevens Short

If anyone epitomized living life to its fullest, I'd have to say it was Mike. It was oftentimes hard to grasp how ill he was because he had so much energy and a love of life. Whether he was installing critter cams, trying to protect his garden from squirrels or gophers or making improvements on the Palomar property, Mike always had boundless enthusiasm. I will miss him.

Sincere condolences to Sue and his kids. I knew Mike casually and I am so saddened by his passing that I cannot fathom your loss.

Dear Stevens family,
My most heavy heart goes out to you, full of sorrow and understanding. Mike was such a fabulous man and so loved by so very many people. He was such a guiding light for me as I struggled fighting lung cancer with my own husband.  We too lost the battle as my husband passed last year in October. So Sue, I truly can understand the grief you feel as a wife and a mother.  You may not have realized what hope Mike gave my family. We always thought of his original "expiration date" he was given and how he passed it, so fully living an exceptional life. That was one thing that remained steadfast in our minds when he told me "no one can tell you when your time is up" That inspiration guided my husband. Thank you for that.
I have personally found great comfort in knowing that all of the pain and suffering, worrying and waiting has come to an end. Our family is spiritual and we believe in heaven. I know my husband is in peace now. While we miss those we love so dearly, Mike is in peace now as well. Please know that there are so many people, including strangers that are praying for your family.
I hope to attend Mikes memorial, to share in the joyous life and accomplishments of this wonderful man. God bless you and keep you in his light. Rest in Peace my dear friend, LeAnne Manchego

I loved hanging out with Mike on the Mountain, his drive and passion were incredible. We were always going to shoot clays off the front deck. I never got that chance, we ran out of time. But next I go and shoot some trap I will blast some clays for Mike.  They will be for you!  You will always be in my heart!

I  remember Mike from high school and he was always happy. A good guy gone to soon. God bless.