Stephen Michael Van Ness, Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Resident of St. Pete Beach, Florida Beloved husband of Nancy Van Ness (nee Trope) Beloved father of Stephen Michael Van Ness, Jr., Beloved grandfather of Alexandria Rae, and Tylar Reese, Beloved brother in law to Lawrence and Linda Trope, Dear Uncle to Rachel, Daniel, and Mitchell Trope. Graduated from Miami of Ohio University Please make donations to Suncoast Hospice, in memory of Stephen M. Van Ness, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, Florida 33760. Forever my love I won't say goodbye, because you'll never be far We'll always feel each other, wherever we are. Our connection is so strong, sometimes even scary Could be why sometimes, things got a little hairy. Fate brought us together, I'd have it no other way I definitely won the lottery, when I met you that day. You are the love of my life, my very best friend Even though you're on a new journey, that will never end. You have brought so much joy, to everyone whose heart you've touched And that's why we all love you, so very very much. So sweet pea for now, I will bid you Adieu Knowing you'll always love me, and I'll always love you!!