Stephen Allen Sternberg, age 32 of Nashville, TN died July 27, 2016. He was born October 26, 1983 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Steve graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Columbia in May, 2014 and married his wife, Jennifer on June 2nd of that year. Steve was a fan of music, gardening, travel and collecting Legos. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, son and brother.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sternberg.
Steve is survived by his wife, Jennifer Walker; father, Walter Sternberg; sisters, Emily Sternberg and Rebecca Sternberg (Paul) Gill; and niece, Sloane Gill.
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Jake
August 1, 2016 at 7:22 pmSteve will be missed. He had a sense of humor that often made me laugh openly and loudly.
Brian Moore
August 4, 2016 at 12:57 pmSorry for your loss, went to elementary through high school with steve
Steven F
August 4, 2016 at 6:59 pmI spent a few years in college with Steve. He was an incredibly passionate person and had a brilliant mind. He radiated love and acceptance to those he came in contact with. His energy and smile were infectious in the best possible way. Glad I got to know him. He will be missed.
Debra Walker and Rob D'Adamo
August 4, 2016 at 10:46 pmWe are so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. We know his family loved him very much, and we wish them all the comfort and love in the world as they honor his memory.
Ryan
August 5, 2016 at 4:46 pmI attended Law School with Steve and we became fast friends. He was brilliant, funny, and a great person to be around. He was always so insightful and interesting. He challenged me and made me a better person. Whether we were studying or having fun, I always enjoyed being with him. It was too soon friend, I know you had lofty aspirations and the ability to contribute greatly to this world with your brilliance, candor, and creativity. I will miss you greatly. The world is lesser now that you were taken at your peak.
Clark
August 5, 2016 at 5:50 pmMy condolences. He will not be forgotten.
Dan
August 12, 2016 at 3:08 pmI’m so sorry to learn this news. Steve and I were not in touch, but I remember him well from Camp Rainbow. The Camp family will miss him.
Anna Gorisch
August 20, 2016 at 3:54 pmEven though a little time has passed, I continue to be acutely aware of the Stephen-shaped hole in this world. We worked together, but I considered him a friend. He made me laugh, he made me think, and if something was bothering me, I could always go to him and know that I he would listen to me, respect me, and offer insight. I am devastated that I will never have the chance to return the favor. He always bantered well and had pithy observations about the world. I will miss the jaunty way he walked, his unkempt (but plentiful) hair, the smoke breaks, his utter uniqueness. If I miss him this much, I cannot imagine how hard this is for his family. Please know that he was both liked and loved. He was admired, and wicked intelligent. He was a ray of sunshine in a dreary job. He left a mark in this world, and I am a better person for having known him. His life was unbearably short, but not without meaning. There is a quote at the end of one of my favorite John Irving books, and it comes to mind so often when I think of Stephen: “O God – please give him back! I shall keep asking you.”
Jen Walker
August 24, 2016 at 1:00 amA Reply to Anna: Thank you for your condolences and most especially, sharing with us your positive memories of Steve. They are much appreciated during this continually dark period of time in my (as his wife) and other family members’ lives as we try to come to terms with his forevermore absence in our lives. Steve didn’t mention very many of his co-workers by name, just first names, at all when he would recount his day with me each evening, but I do specifically remember him mentioning you by name more than once, which meant he thought very well of you, and I know he considered you both a work friend and a good, kind & genuine person. Just as I feel and see a Steve-shaped void in his typical spot in the living room in the mornings and evenings, among other places in our home, it sounds as though you, too, feel that void in the office, around the desk where he used to sit. I regret that I never had an opportunity to meet those few coworkers whom he considered friends. And as horribly cliche as it sounds during times like these, I do sincerely hope that time will help you heal, as much as anyone can, in actuality, truly heal from these events. Your quote is perfect; and while I can’t dare to even hope to have such a request granted, I shall keep asking as well. Wishing you peace, Jen
John Stolte
January 4, 2018 at 11:11 amWalt: I was shocked to hear about Steve’s passing. Way too young. I can’t imagine what you must be going through. My prayers are for you and the girls.
Mary Michelle Summerlin (Raff)
March 30, 2019 at 9:23 pmI went to college with Steve. He was an influential part of my life, and I’m really sorry to learn of his passing. I will never forget driving around Columbia listening to Something Corporate at night. RIP.