His first assignment was Basic Pilot Training at Spence Field, Moultrie, Georgia then on to jet training at Williams AFB, South Carolina. Learning to fly was a childhood dream fulfilled - used to pedal a small bike four miles to Hadley Airport when growing up on a farm in New Jersey just to see an occasional Piper Cub or Stearman. After eighty-nine missions in Korea the truce was signed and a few months later returned to Shaw subsequently resigning in 1955.

Steve moved to Miami, Florida and started a career in the electric utility industry as an engineer. Three years later he went into the manufacturer's rep business, and later moved to Florida. He and his wife owned a Cessna Skylane and later a twin engine Piper Aztec, so he was able to continue flying. He sold his business to his partner in 1976, and pursued real estate. He joined Florida Power Corp. in 1977 and held several positions in materials management, purchasing and fuel supply culminating in election to Vice Pres. several years before he retired. His last assignment was to head a project to build a 600 mile natural gas pipeline from Mississippi to Florida. He was fortunate to have three varied careers during which he was allowed to enjoy many interesting and diversified activities.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years. He had three children and one grandchild.

Steve died of liver cancer, eight days after being diagnosed. A memorial service will be held in Tampa on a September date to be announced.

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