Steve Toms

1976 - 2015

Steve Toms obituary, 1976-2015, Waterloo, ON

BORN

1976

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Ce

621 King Street West

Kitchener, Ontario

Steve Toms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2015.

TOMS, Steven Jeffery - Heartbroken friends and family wish they could have prevented Steve's accidental death on February 21. Adored big brother of Janine, son of Gary and Ellie (deceased 2004), and partner of Claire, Steve was a loyal and caring friend, and an accomplished and award–winning bass player with a devilish sense of humour. He felt that music was his way of giving back to the community and was truly generous with his gift. A master of many genres, Steve devoted his life to music and was a creative hub of the Kitchener-Waterloo music community for two decades playing in several bands and backing up countless musicians on stage and in the studio. Born June 27, 1976, he started playing in bands at the age of 12 with his father and later formed the Miniatures with friends at Resurrection Catholic School. In 2001 he joined garage blues band Daddy Longlegs, with whom he released five albums and won a Canadian Independent Music Award (2008) and a Maple Blues Award (2008). Steve was boundary-less, and encouraged you to be as well. He lived life without watering it down or filtering it. He will be remembered as kind, sympathetic, clever, hilarious, non-judgmental, edgy, quirky, irreverent, passionate, quick to laugh, impossible to dislike and always, always ready to play. A private memorial service is being held, followed by a celebration of Steve's life. For details watch for updates on the http://www.bit.ly/SteveToms

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April 6, 2015

Anita

our condolences goes out to Steve,s family and friends god needed another great bass player for his band in heaven and also another great soul.

March 7, 2015

Mel Cescon

I was sorry to hear of Steve's death. My sincere condolences to Claire, and to his sister Janine, and to his father Gary.
Mel Cescon

March 4, 2015

Erin Ross

Steve you will always be missed. You were a dear friend to me. You opened up your home to me in a time of need and I will never forget that. My heart goes out to your friends and family.

March 3, 2015

terri plummer

such sad, sad news. we will really miss Steve in the neighbourhood. he was always ready to share a giggle, and had such care for Jonathan any time he saw him struggling... Godspeed, Steve.

March 1, 2015

Carrie McPherson

I only met you a handful of times, but you were always a sweetheart. I remember the first time I met you, you came up to me at one of your shows, introduced yourself to me and when I told you my name, you asked if I was "the Carrie" that The Miniatures sang about. I said no, that I was a friend of Nick's and was there with his sister. But you seemed happy to meet me just the same. I'm so sorry your journey has ended so soon. Rest in peace.

March 1, 2015

Carla Aarssen

I only met Steve a few times but once was enough to never forget him!

March 1, 2015

Andrew Spiesz

Such a sad loss ..keep playing and keep smiling young fella...you were of the Finest Kind.

March 1, 2015

Judi Gwynne

What a great guy and a musical talent lost to our music community. RIP, Steve and boogie on up in heaven with the other great players. Lost too soon.

March 1, 2015

Rachel Neumann

Steve, you were an awesome friend! I will miss the talks, the music and your infectious smile. My sympathy is with your family and anyone who loved you. Thanks for all the fun times, and the times you made me laugh when I needed to.
You will forever be loved and missed. Xoxo

February 28, 2015

Mike Alviano

I didn't know Steve as well as some here, but the Steve I knew never seemed to be pretending...a solid and genuine guy...with a hypnotic laugh! Grew to become a fantastic bass player!!! Life's far too short.m

February 28, 2015

Chris Finn

You inspired me to play and live life in the moment. I will never forget you my friend.

February 28, 2015

Steve Parkinson

Thanks for the laughs

February 28, 2015

Glenn Stillar

My condolences to all who knew and loved Steve.

February 28, 2015

Melissa Stephens

I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Steve. I live out of town and haven't spoken to him for years, but I remember him so fondly. He was always kind to me, really hilarious, and I remember his love for cooking back then as well as his love for the bass guitar. He was a shining star in a highschool video production that we did for Mr. Turzanski's class (Townhouse Terror). I still have it. My sincerest condolences to Steve's family and friends.

February 28, 2015

Jason Stager

My heart goes out to Steve's family and friends. He was an amazing person. We'll meet again in a "cheap beer joint on the wrong side of town"

February 28, 2015

Greg Schatz

A great bass player, a really fun guy altogether. We'll miss you, Steve!

February 28, 2015

Maya Rao

Your smile and playing will be missed.
Play loud enough there so we can hear
you in our dreams!
God Bless.

February 27, 2015

Carolyn Deneau

Steve, Carolyn ," Tims little sister "as u referred to me since I can remember, didn't kno u well but gotta say anytime over last 2 decades whenever I saw ya. , there was always a feelin of ease and comfort. Wish u nothing but good! Sad to hear u have left this place so early!!
~C~
(Tims little sister)

February 27, 2015

Kelly Mahoney- Watson

My condolences .. Thanks for the talks ..RIP

February 27, 2015

Denise

Goodbye Steve. You were one of a kind and so very generous with your spirit. My sympathies to your sister, father and partner and friends.

February 27, 2015

Kimberly Mallett

Posted by Kimberly Mallett

February 27, 2015

Carol O'Connor

A tremendous loss to his family and dear ones, and to the music community at large, especially in Kitchener-Waterloo. Much sympathy also to his brothers in Daddy Long Legs.

February 27, 2015

Sandy

February 27, 2015

Chris Flannigan

You'll be greatly missed brother. RIP

February 27, 2015

dietra schatz

Steve we will miss you dearly, I'm saddened myranda won't get the joy to hear you play like I did while growing up. I'll always remember your smile as you played, or talked about music.

February 27, 2015

I'm so sorry Gary and Janine - I remember how much Steve adored you too.
Deepest Sympathies, Sue (Bailey) Dye

February 27, 2015

Ranjini Mendis

My heartfelt sympathies to Steve's beloved Claire, his loving aunt Margie, and his family who I know are utterly devastated by his loss. I did not know Steve, but have seen the Daddy Longlegs posters in Kitchener, and have heard about his music from my daughter Sharmalene in Waterloo. What an amazing beautiful life, well lived and so well loved! With sorrow,
Ranjini Mendis (White Rock, BC)

February 27, 2015

Deanne Gillies

Our deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends for a tragic loss. With Special thoughts and prayers to Gary, whom we hold dear to our hearts at the K-W Seniors Day Program.

February 27, 2015

Sue Schulzek

RIP our dear friend.

February 27, 2015

Gillian

My memories of you , I will cherish always.

February 27, 2015

Sue and Tim

He always made you smile and cracked you up with his awesome, loving and witty personality. He displayed so much energy for life. He is also the only bass player that truly loved to play. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

February 27, 2015

Lynn Jackson

Steve was a great spirit - always funny, always entertaining - he had a devilish charm and was a huge fan of music. I'll remember him as a talented musician and a friend I could talk to about anything. We're all better for having known him. R.I.P. my dear friend.

February 27, 2015

Leslie Greenwood

So kind; so inclusive; so talented; and so, so funny. I was lucky to know you and I'll miss you a lot.

February 27, 2015

Anisa Scott

I met Steve in grade school at St. Mark's. I will always remember how cheerful, he was and the one day I asked how he was doing and replied "Peachy" He could bring a smile to anyone face and so unbelievably mucially talented! A true person all around and will be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him if even just once.

February 27, 2015

Coral Andrews

Steve had such infectious "fantastico" energy and a coolomundo laugh!
I am so glad I got to see him rock out at The Starlight (with Junior) playin' in with one of his fave bands (The 24th Street Wailers) one last time. You were a very special guy, Stevie Boy "Sweet Sugarman" Toms, and not because you were an award winning part Irish left handed bassplayer .... but because you were so kind and generous to everyone around you. I am guessing by now you have found your mum, and maybe Nick Curran. Play on lefty bassboy. You are severely missed by so many people ..... To Claire, Steve's family, and all of his musician's family. You left us one helluva music legacy, boyo. A Shandy Slainte!
Coral FM.**

February 27, 2015

Meaghan Olinski

Steve, you were a part of my life and a part of my family. Thank you for the many great times we had; I will hold those memories near always. You were certainly one of a kind L.B.S.

February 26, 2015

Lindsay Stewart

Steve was laughter and jokes, intensity and groove, rock and roll. He was also a deeply kind and thoughtful person, a man I was fortunate to count among my friends. I'll miss you.

February 26, 2015

Jon Buysse

A true original. Steve's perpetual selflessness always made those around him happier.

February 26, 2015

Anastasia Howell

I will never forget you.

February 26, 2015

Robin Schatz

It was a real pleasure knowing Steve. He always made me laugh and feel special.

February 25, 2015

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February 25, 2015

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