Conrad William Steves

Conrad William Steves, 51, Toledo, Ohio, passed away after a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis on August 30, 2009. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 1, 1957 to the late Howard and Romaline Hall Steves and moved to Toledo in 1967. A 1974 graduate of Whitmer High School, Conrad following his father's footsteps, served for 6 years in the U.S. Navy. He took basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago, IL which he always thought of as his home. He was assigned to the USS Forrestal in Norfolk, VA and received training in electronics and avionics. After a brief 2 years in Chicago he reenlisted in the Navy and served as an avionics technician and instructor in Fallon, NV. He became an avionics technician and instructor with the Federal Aviation Administration. He retired from the FAA in 1999 from the Battle Creek, Michigan facility after the progression of MS left him unable to work. In his youth, Conrad enjoyed working on cars and driving his Volvo. He was a fun-loving man who was always willing to help a friend. From 2001-2008, he resided in Swan Pointe Care Center in Maumee where he made many friends with the staff who cared for him and became an avid game show addict. (The Wheel of Fortune with Vanna White was his favorite.) In the past year, he resided in the Hospice of NW Ohio and the Arbors Nursing Home in Sylvania. Throughout his battle with the disease, Conrad was able to accept his fate with dignity. He always had a smile to greet his visitors and never complained to them about his condition. The family would like to thank the staffs of Swan Pointe Care Center, the Hospice of NW Ohio and the Arbors Nursing Home for the care that Conrad received. Conrad is survived by three brothers, Alan (Donna) Steves Rochester, NY, James Steves of Toledo, and Douglas Steves of Austin, Texas; nephews, Garrett Steves and Nick Steves; nieces, Amy Steves and Janelle Steves; Aunts Esther Agnew, Irma Yeager, Herma Tarbell, and Norma Weber; Uncle Robert Agnew; and many cousins and their families. Conrad was particularly close to his cousin Kay and her husband Sam Bonsall from Bowling Green who visited him often and made his last years enjoyable. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road Thursday from 3-8:30 p.m. A memorial service and burial will take place in Erie, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or a charity of your choice.

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Conrad William Steves

September 1, 1957 - August 30, 2009