wow,so very sorry for the Namie families... I remember, Ray Sr, well, and working at WOL,and then when John died,I was still young.. Mr. Namie, was our NY rep of WOL, and a wonderful man of God. I cannot imagine burying my 2 kids, but knowing they are in the arms of Jesus, is the best...

We are truly saddened to hear of Steve's sudden passing.  He brought much joy with his tales of precious family life in the many Christmas letters we received. May he rest in peace.  God bless his wife and daughters during this tragic time.

I had the privilege of taking classes at UB with Steve in the MFA program. He was a truly talented, amazingly funny, clever, friendly, and helpful classmate and friend. May you all find comfort in the knowledge that he touched so many hearts in his short time. 
Love and peace to your family

this is a wonderful video that someone from the namie's church posted on the Grace website... please view it, it will bring you pure joy to be able to see our steve! you will be so blessed at the end as steve sings 'amazing grace'... what a guy!!!  an absolute earthly angel... oh, how he delighted us all and left us infused with his very own special light. 
am praying for you, tracie, and for your girls. i am so sad and so sorry for your loss... i praise God that you know Jesus so well.  i praise God that He is going to carry your family with His loving arms.  cathy
http://vimeo.com/m/77341409

Tracy, Ray, and Brenda-  We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  We enjoyed talking with him, as well as all of your family.  Our thoughts are with you-  Emily and Anita @ State Farm in Clarksville

Stephen was the embodiment of the ideal Christmas caroler- warm, entertaining, jolly and with perfect pitch!  All the Joyous Voices carolers will miss him and hold precious the time he shared with us.  As the Wizard of Oz said to the Tin Man, "A heart is not judged by how much YOU love, but by how much you are loved by others."  Since that is so, Stephen surely had the biggest heart of us all.

Prayers are with you and your family at this time.  God Bless You.

I have so many fond memories of  Steve from the time he was a baby.  As I watched him grow, I appreciated his love for and joy in The Lord.  As hard as separation from him is we can rejoice that Steve is with his Savior.

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. It was a shock to hear of him leaving us at such a young age. I remember us laughing every day when we worked together at Energetics. My deepest condolences to his family.

Our Prayers and love are with you, Tracy, Jordan, and Tatum.

My life was enriched by his presence, his talent, humor, and love. I will miss him enormously.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

"I will always cherish your family welcoming me to the neighborhood, and celebrating many parties and holidays with the family. Thank you, for giving me the opportunity to meet you and your family."

-Micah E.

This wonderful Christian man will be missed by all. When Steve was small, I always called him my little angel. My prayers to all the family and friends.
Love,
Barbara Namie (Aunt Barbara)

Steve was such a wonderful person and my life is better for having known him. I will miss him.

Oh, how I love that face.  All your brilliant personality is there.  Your gentleness, your humor, your joy, your love.  I will miss you.

I am still in shock as I'm sure you are too. Heaven received an angel and he is watching over you. All the love and support you need are just a phone call away.

You lived life well, Steven, and have crossed the finish line with your mom Leslie and your brother John there to welcome you.  But here on earth we grieve and our hearts and prayers go out to your wife, children, parents, brothers and sisters and friends.  May the God of all comfort and peace minister to each heart.

Thinking about this family and knowing that Steve is singing out with the angels!  He will surely be missed, thank you Steve for being the awesome man that you were here on earth, you loved your God, family and friends!  Sing on my friend, will see you again someday!

Dear Brenda and Ray, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your son. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting him, we have gotten to know the two of you over the summer and feel sorrow for your great loss.

Dear Tracy and Family...what a wonderful friend we've all lost in our dear Steve!  He would light up our home with his plays, wit, and so much encouragement.  We lovingly place you and the family in God's hands, knowing that He is with you in all that is ahead.  We will so miss our dear Steve! Love, Kay Butler (Australia)

I attend grace and my daughter has sung with Steve. So very sorry for this sudden loss. He will be greatly missed but what an addition to the Angels choir he will make.
   Kathryn Heaps

Thanking our Lord Jesus for the wonderful memories we have of Steven as a young man.  It was our privilege to get to know him well.  Praying for Gods peace and presence to comfort those who loved him well.

Steve was a special childhood friend.  I remember him as a fun, creative, gentle, & loyal friend.  He loved The Lord & I remember him singing in our elementary choir productions - in one of them, he was the "star."  He went through some difficult trials - with his brother Johnny & his mom's deaths - but his faith still seemed strong!  It's hard to believe that he is now in heaven with them.  To his family left behind - please know that you are in my prayers!  May God wrap His arms of comfort around you.

God has taken one of his angles back home! My heart goes out to my family for their loss. Stephen is a saint, from childhood throughout his life. This world has had a great loss, but heaven,O how they are singing and dancing! He will be truly missed but never ever forgotten! What a legacy he has left. Anyone that met Stephen was touched in some special way.

You will be missed, our dear friend.  So many wonderful memories of your life.  What a kind, caring, compassionate friend... missing you.

The world has lost a wonderful, witty, creative and talented man!  We pray that God's amazing power and love will bring you peace and hope in the days to come. We send love and hugs, Colette and Craig Crandall

An amazing man from an amazing family. It was always so good to see Steve, because he always made you glad to be in his presence by making you feel like you were the most important person in the world. Our family has been so blessed to know this awesome family! The Toners love the Namies!

Dear Tracy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's comfort and peace be multiplied to you.

Dear Namie's,
I am so saddened by your loss. I knew Steve when he was a child.  My sister and I babysat him and his siblings when we were in high school and at WOLBI.  May your family feel the love of Jesus especially at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Janell (Murray) Frazier and Mark Frazier

I was a one time fellow employee with Steve at Energetics. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Oh how we will miss Steve!  Steve was brilliant in music, design and the arts and always had a sparkle in his eye. He was a doting family man and lived his life as a strong Christian.  He will be missed greatly. The Swanson family....

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Raymond "Steve" Stephen Namie

August 15, 1970 – October 19, 2013

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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