I'll never forget you Stephen. I really enjoyed knowing you and joking with you! You are missed.

I worked with Tiny for many years.  I was the chairperson of the drama dept. and had a great relationahip with Tiny.  I can't begin to tell you how the wonderful things he did to help me and keep the drama dept. running smoothly.  He was a wonderful man and a great friend.  He will be missed by many, including me.  This was a life well lived and too soon ended. Joan Hahn

Tiny was a fixture of Cottonwood High School.  What a great example.  
Melinda Lidde

Tiny, you always went out of your way to make people smile and laugh. You will be missed.

Colin,

Pam and I were truly saddened to learn of the passing of your father/ dad.  He loved his boys, and was proud of their accomplishments.  

I spent many a weekday evening spitting sun flower seeds, at your little league football practices, on Hunter Hill, at Hunter Park, with your dad, and he was quite proud of you.

From the sounds of the many condolences, Steve must have made quite an impression, upon many.

Your fortunate to have parents that loved you so deeply/ dearly.

Find strength in your faith, family, and friends.

So many memories of "Tiny" as a student at Cottonwood High!  He was a great man who influenced a lot of kids for good!  Rest in peace friend!

Tiny was a gentle giant always there to help anyone with anything it was a joy being around him and knowing him he made me always smile and laugh with his jokes what a great man thanks Tiny

McDermaid Family,
Your Father was one Heck of a man. I remember many times when I got into Trouble at Cottonwood and I had to work with your Father many times cleaning up Cottonwood High school and helping him out to pay of my debts. Which turned into a great friendship while I was at Cottonwood he always joked around and let us into place where we were not to go. He was truly a giant among men. I will forever remember those times and lessons that he had taught me in my High School days.

So sorry to hear of Tiny's passing. As a former Cottonwood High student, I remember him fondly, as do all the students. He always said hello and was such a presence in the school.

You were a good man and will be missed! Rest in peace Tiny! Thanks for the good times at C-wood ! Love brother! To your family I am so sorry for you loss.

I'm just one of the thousands of kids that walked through the halls of Cottonwood High. This year as we were planning our 20th reunion we talked about how great it would be to have "Tiny" there. 

It's quite a thing to be remembered, and to be remembered fondly. There are teachers counselors and administrators whose names I can barely remembered, but yesterday and today friends old and new have been talking about this man. He joined us in videos and in skits. He worked at the school, and it would be easy not to like High School kids, I don't think I even liked me in High School, but he didn't seem to mind us, in fact I think of him as one of us. 

Thank you for sharing with him with us. I am so sorry for your loss.

I enjoyed working with Tiny at Cottonwood High School, spending time with he and Pam. Memories of the way we were. God bless the McDermaid family. Special blessings to Derek and his family. Love, Mary

In the time I knew Steve, It was easy to see how passionately he cared for his family and friends.  He constantly gave of himself.  Often, A joker, but underneath always a gentleman.  My memories of the times we shared will always lift me and inspire me to be a better person.

Tiny was awesome. Good person and he loved his family. Pam did too. Bless both and bless you boys and your families.

Brett, Derek, and Collin, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I really enjoyed the opportunity to spend with your parents. They both were amazing people. I really enjoyed working with Tiny at Cottonwood High.Sincerely- Kathy Barnes

McDermaid family,

My deepest condolences to all of you. Your father "Tiny" was a great man with a great heart. He'll never be forgotten, I'll personally never forget the memorable times I had with him. 

I love each and every one of you,

Chad Cannon

Steve,
It was a pleasure getting to know you,your kids will miss you dearly, but you and Pam are together again.You have raised great boys and they will all succeed in life, and raise great children as you did with them. One day when the Red Skins go to the super bowl I will think of you!
Rest in peace

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Stephen Alvin McDermaid

June 20, 1952 – February 12, 2014

Valley View Memorial Park and Funeral Home

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