Dear Mrs. Goldston and Family,

It is with profound sadness that I have 
just learned of Steve's passing. I am 
so very sorry for your loss.  He was truly 
a dear and special person.

I think it was about 1990 when a friend 
referred us to Steve, a favor I have always 
been grateful for.  I was the 'financial 
officer' for our family and relied a great deal 
on Steve's advice, always given patiently and 
pleasantly.

Even after we moved full-time to North 
Carolina upon my husband's
retirement, we still relied on Steve.  There 
were phone calls and tax packets going to 
and fro. That was about the time he was 
so delighted that you all were getting to 
spend more time with your family in 
Atlanta, which he spoke of often.

And Steve was there for me when my Shelby 
passed away in 2015 and after, getting me 
through all the paperwork involved that 
next year or so.  One of the last pieces of 
advice he gave me was to put the maximum 
lump sum into my grandson's 529 - he wanted 
to be sure I got grandparenting right!


While it is sad to think Steve is no longer with 
you, the thought of him still makes me smile.
I hope you have reached the point in your 
grief that you can also enjoying smiling at 
memories.

Sincerely
Mary Jane Highsmith



advice, always given patiently and pleasantly.

February 1, 2021

Dear Mrs. Goldston
Although I never had the opportunity to meet you, I feel as though I know both you and the daughters.  When I first met Steve in the 70’s, I didn’t know he would become a cherished friend.   I was so shaken when he called to tell me of his illness and that he was stepping back from his accounting business.  We talked later and he was realistic about the likely outcome.  Later when Mr. Martinez called me with word of his passing, I was heartbroken.
Over the years, Steve and I would meet for lunch to discuss accounting issues and the conversation would invariably turn to our families.  It was easy to feel his joy at being able to spend more time in Atlanta with the girls and the grandchildren.  We always planned to meet in Boone – a place we both loved – but it never seemed to work out.
When my wife passed away in the early 80’s, Steve conveyed some very comforting thoughts to me that I appreciated – and his friendship meant a great deal.
I am sure Steve’s relationship with me was a common theme in his business life as friendship seemed to be a cornerstone of his ethics, stewardship and devotion to his profession.  He kept me on the straight and narrow.  I am now in business with my son and I was always saying to Mark, “I’ll call Steve, he’ll know what to do”. 
I know you and the family miss him immensely and the void will be hard to fill.  My thoughts are with you and the family.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Sincerely,


Lee Chastain      


My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and may you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you shared with your father. 

My heart is broken for you all. Here is a picture from one of the times that I met you guys for dinner at Disney. I think this was 2009. You will be in my prayers in the days ahead. May God’s presence & your memories bring you peace.

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LAURA GOLDSTON

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Steven Goldston

25 July, 1945 – 7 September, 2020

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