Steven J. Silverstone, 80 of Fort Smith, AR passed away on March 10, 2023. Steve was born to the late Elmer & Mary Silverstone in De Kalb, IL. Steve grew up in Coos Bay, OR. Steve received a scholarship to college for sports where he was a star athlete in track and football and at one point could bench 340 pounds, college is also where he met the love of his life Lillian Ramey. Steve achieved his Master’s degree in Education, and him and Lillian married and grew their family by three children. Steve gave his family an experience of a life time living in Indonesia for five years prior to moving to Fort Smith where Steve was the principal of a school. In Fort Smith Steve and Lillian owned a business and taught. After retirement they both enjoyed taking care of their many animals. Steve was a great friend, loving father and dedicated husband.
Steve is survived by his wife Lillian Silverstone of Fort Smith, AR., children Sam Silverstone of Tulsa, OK., Jon Silverstone, Mary Silverstone both of Fort Smith, AR., grandchildren Alexander Silverstone, Robert Silverstone, Tyler Silverstone, Avery Silverstone, Mia Silverstone, and close friends Lamar Kyle and Arvid Bean.
He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mary Silverstone and Sister Judy Silverstone.