# SDMB's Padeye Has Passed Away **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 20, 2006, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786 "2006-01-20T04:40:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheLadyLion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d78d45/32.png) [@TheLadyLion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLadyLion)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/1 "2006-01-20T04:40:18Z")
This is not mundane and certainly not pointless. I just had no idea how to get this information to Arizona (especially Phoenix-area) Dopers, other than to simply post it here. Many of you know **Padeye** , my husband Steve. I am very broken-hearted right now… my honey died today, succumbing to acute liver failure. He was not an alcohol abuser, never used drugs or needles, did not live a dangerous lifestyle and had no liver disease in his family. Yet four weeks ago today he told me he did not feel very well and wanted to rest over the Christmas weekend. He was put into the hospital on 1/10 by a specialist, and he looked like he was making progress for a few days. But Saturday he started a rapid descent which ended today. My big teddy bear is gone. Any Phoenix-area or other Arizona dopers who would like to attend Steve’s memorial service, it is being held Saturday afternoon 1/21 at 4:00 PM. Please email me privately at [lioness2luv@yahoo.com](mailto:lioness2luv@yahoo.com) for address and particulars. Our family and friends want to celebrate Steve’s life that day, share some tears over losing him and some smiles over all of us having loved him. Cindy ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/2 "2006-01-20T05:09:14Z")
I am so sorry to hear this. Wow. Just like that, almost. I never actually knew your husband, but I always recognized his name, because he was part of a pretty small contigent of Arizonans on the Dope. One time we planned a Dopefest, but it didn’t work out. I just wanted to convey to you my sorrow that he’s gone, and my sincere condolences. ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/3 "2006-01-20T05:43:02Z")
My deepest sympathies. He was an excellent person. ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/4 "2006-01-20T05:43:53Z")
I’m not in the AZ area, but I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family Cindy. He will be missed in this community as well. My thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/5 "2006-01-20T05:50:26Z")
I’m terribly saddened by this, I met Steve at a dope fest 3 years ago at Los Molinos. My thoughts are going to you and your family and friends at this difficult time. On the one time I met him, he helped me with advice on my digital camera and in the physics of bullets for a comic I was developing. He was a very caring person. ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/6 "2006-01-20T07:46:51Z")
I don’t live in AZ, either, but, Cindy–you have my sympathies. My thoughts go out to you and everyone else who knew and loved Steve. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/7 "2006-01-20T11:05:51Z")
I remember interacting with him in a couple of threads way back. I’m so soryy to hear about your loss, I had no idea he was ill. You and the family will be in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/8 "2006-01-20T13:31:18Z")
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know about this, Cindy. He will be missed here – but not nearly as much as he’ll be missed in real life, I know. My deepest condolences to you and everyone who knew and loved Steve. ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/9 "2006-01-20T18:05:32Z")
Add me to the list of **Dopers** who won’t be able to make it to Arizona for the memorial service, but who extend condolences to you, Cindy, and all others affected by Steve’s death. **Padeye** was a prolific member of this community, making his 7672nd and final post earlier this month. You can read that message, as well as his other contributions, by clicking [here.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/search.php?searchid=1404862) ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/10 "2006-01-20T18:12:13Z")
Oh, man. I only met him once. (Was it at DopeToberFest in 2001?) I looked to him several times on these posts for his excellent information on a variety of topics, especially firearms. I’m very sad. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/11 "2006-01-20T18:13:59Z")
I most certainly remember **Padeye** and am so very, very sorry to hear this news. My most sincere condolences. He will be missed a greta deal. I’m so very sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/12 "2006-01-20T18:15:53Z")
I’m so sorry to read this. Please accept my sincerest condolences. There just aren’t words, I’m sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/13 "2006-01-20T18:23:21Z")
I don’t live anywhere near you, but I certainly recognize Padeye. We’ll miss his wisdom here, but that’s minor compared to your loss. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/14 "2006-01-20T19:18:33Z")
I’m very sorry, **TheLadyLion**. You have my best wishes and thoughts during this time. Please accept my deepest sympathies. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/15 "2006-01-20T19:26:34Z")
I am so sorry for your loss, **TheLadyLion**. **Padeye** has been part of this board for as long as I’ve been reading/posting here, and he will truly be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/16 "2006-01-20T19:39:37Z")
I never really interacted with **Padeye** , but I always enjoyed reading his posts. He seemed like a smart decent man, and an asset to this board. I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Faruiza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecd19e/32.png) [@Faruiza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faruiza)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/17 "2006-01-20T19:40:41Z")
**TheLadyLion,** my deepest sympathy. May strength find you. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/18 "2006-01-20T19:42:37Z")
I edited the title and made the thread a sticky, **TheLadyLion** , so it wouldn’t get lost. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/19 "2006-01-20T19:46:12Z")
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![nd\_n8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nd\_n8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nd_n8)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786/20 "2006-01-20T19:46:39Z")
Words cannot express the loss of a loved one, and I cannot imagine the loss of a spouse. My deepest condolences to you and your family. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmbs-padeye-has-passed-away/340786.md?page=2)