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Marsha Andersen Collier posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
I am so sorry, Damaris. We have both lost men the world is poorer for their absence. Love you.
Marsha Collier
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Robyn Hill posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
To Damaris and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Steve's passing from my father, Dennis Newman. My father considers Steve to be a friend, confidant and mentor, and has always spoken so highly of him. I watched the funeral service and was very touched to hear about Steve's life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing. Our deepest sympathy from Robyn and Steven Hill, Denver, Colorado.
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D. Rebecca Fleischman posted a condolence
Friday, January 8, 2021
Dear Damaris, children & extended family;
Though there is a physical distance, you have left an indelible mark in my life. When Marjorie informed me of Steve’s passing, I was stunned and saddened.
I remember some years back when you made the difficult decision to leave your beloved Salt Lake City community and moved back to the Denver area to be near Steve’s ailing mother. It is said, a person is remembered by their good deeds, and from what I’m aware of there are many, and know he will be sorely missed by all.
Hama Kom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Aveleie Tzion Ve Yerushalaim.
May Steve’s memory be for a blessing and, may you know from no more sorrow.
D. Rebecca Fleischman.
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Vivian Dowsett posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Damaris,
While we haven't really stayed connected since you moved from Salt Lake City, I was heartbroken to hear that Steve had died. I know you were both so intrinsically meshed to one another and your loss must feel so unbearable. In you, Steve had the most caring support through his struggles. Sending you and your children my deepest condolences.
Vivian Dowsett
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Linda Marshall Breytspraak posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
To Damaris, Brian, Alisa and the rest of the family--I was another old Colorado College friend from the debate team. Steve and I debated together my senior year (when he was a sophomore), and I always fondly remember those times. He was always smart, on top of the arguments, witty, and able to wrap up our case, as well as always being such fun on debate trips. At one tournament our coach encouraged us all to change our first names to start with the same letter as our last name (which we wrote on the board for the other team). Steve became Moses Methner and I was Mimi Marshall, and the other teams had a hard time keeping a straight face when they had to refer to us.
I watched the funeral service and it was so touching to hear the various tributes from family members about how Steve lived his life. The characteristics that made him a caring physician touching so many lives and a wonderful family member were certainly already evident in his early college self. My caring thoughts go out to you all.
Linda Marshall Breytspraak
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Barb Keener posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
We celebrate your life and memories, Steve Methner. And oh, how you did touch our lives. As so many have expressed here, we embrace what you gave all of us and send many caring thoughts to Damaris, Alisa, and Brian. In fact, in yesterday's fading sunlit I watched Brian walk to the memorial service's podium and thought how much he reminded me of you.
Colorado College debate and related activities(1965-67) would not have been the same without you, Steve. As Hunt Kooiker mentioned earlier, our debate and speech team bonded with long car trips, adventures, and tournament victories. But, as our coach, Al Johnson, must have realized, the most meaningful times revolved around our enduring friendships. I just found an old TIGER(CC student newspaper) clipping, dated April 22, 1966. The article(written by another dedicated friend and debater, Linda Marshall Breytspraak) features a photo of you, Steve - with the caption, ".....Steve Methner's rhetorical flourishes." Ah, what a "flourishing" of sincerity, fun, and meaning you brought to our debate team circle and beyond in those college age times. I also recall a few volleys on the Monument Park tennis courts and envy all of your family and friends recalling great tennis matches throughout recent years. Your love for life shines through all of us you have touched, Steve, and we cherish all you gave us with your abiding inspiration. Steve, you were always strong in the debate competition's final rebuttal. However, there can be no rebuttal to your treasured friendship and our fond memories.
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Read Williamson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
I was so sorry to hear this upon my return last evening. I feel very happy to have had the opportunity to meet and get to know Dr. Methner. He was truly a kind soul, and his peaceful demeanor was always comforting. He will be missed by many.
--Read Williamson
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Emily McCort posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Steve was truly a force of nature and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with him at Wardenburg. His easy smile, reassuring confidence, and Friday donuts were appreciated by many. May his memory be a blessing.
-Emily McCort
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Crete Wood posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Hello, Damaris,
Chips and I have spent this afternoon with you at Steve's service . . . and know he will be with you every hour of every day as you move forward. I hope you could feel us walking with you this afternoon. We send our love to everyone and especially to you, Alisa, Brian . . and, of course - Steve - who is still and will - forever - be with us.
What a blessing it is for us to have shared this fleeting life with you . . . . !!! Here are some very big non-socially distanced hugs: OOOO Will look forward to delivering them in person one day soon . . . . Crete
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Hunt Kooiker posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I have been thinking about Steve a lot in the last two weeks, knowing that the transition to Hospice meant that he was near the end of his amazingly full life and his (and Damaris’s) heroic struggle with his cancer.
I was so glad that I got to talk with Steve last week about our 55 years (!) of friendship first meeting in 1965 as wide-eyed freshmen at Colorado College, both as pre-med majors. Separately, we joined the crazy CC debate team and became debate partners and even won a few tournaments. The most fun we had was skiing together, first in Colorado during college, then in Utah - once in 3 feet of powder(!) and then back at Eldora near their ranch. The last couple of years have been more subdued because of his illness with sad, but beautiful visits to their beautiful ranch near Netherland.
During last week’s call, Steve acknowledged that he was very close to the end of his life, and I acknowledged that I will be close behind him in the same fate. It was a sad but beautiful conversation between ole friends.
Damaris has been an Angel to Steve, especially these last several years of dealing with his terrible cancer and having to coordinate his painful and sometimes toxic treatments as well as taking on the entire management of a huge home.
Along with my intense sadness from losing my very long-term friend, there is also a sense of relief that Steve’s suffering is over. May his soul rest in peace.
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Linda Acker posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I will always remember Dr. Methner smile and kindness. Dr. Methner was a consulting psychiatrist for Southwest Counseling Service in Rock Springs, Wyoming for years. We started with the best and he spoiled the staff and every patient who had contact with him.. He was so kind and an unassuming person who was genuinely interested in others. I think he was one of a kind. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Linda Acker
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Mike Bauer posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Damaris, My heart is heavy upon hearing of the loss of Steve. He was a great mentor and friend for many years to Southwest Counseling in Wyoming. I enjoyed the many lunches and dinners we shared together. Steve was a very kind person and I will miss his great laugh, ohhh what a great laugh! I remember going together to many Jazz games during the playoffs in the 90s and yelling for the team, hardly sitting down as the crowd was so excited. He was a very good man and I will miss his presence forever. Mike Bauer
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Al Johnson posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Jude and I are sending our love to you and your family in this time.
I really enjoyed hanging with Steve around the ranch, playing tennis, and sharing a beer and conversation after our matches. He loved the game and competition. He was a much better, studied, and trained player then I. I tried to make it up, by being 10 years younger and chasing his shots down. We had some serious matches, not so serious matches, but many fun times and often funny laughs playing together, to the point that we couldn’t look at each other after some points and had to stop and take a break.
I have all good memories of Steve and his kindness, that is what I will leave in my heart on his passing.
If you ever need a hand or help at the ranch, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Miriam posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Sweet Damaris, there are no words. We sang together a life-time ago. I still feel your melody, and Steve's, deep within.
Love, miriam
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Sylvia Henderson posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I work at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center and remember when Steve joined the club and got active playing tennis with our club members. I particularly remember that he loved to play mixed doubles and we played as partners on some of the leagues. He always called me Silvie, one of the only people who have ever given me a nickname. He was a wonderful person to know and have as a friend and I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know and spend time with him at RMTC. I send my deepest condolences to all of his family. May you know the wonderful impact he had on the world he lived in.
Sylvia Henderson
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Duke Paluch uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 3, 2021
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Our family is heartbroken in hearing of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damaris and the entire Methner family. My relationship with Steve started on the tennis court. He loved the game of tennis; competing and playing in leagues and club tournaments. He really enjoyed taking lessons, learning from the pros, and especially playing with his friends. Sharing life stories with Steve was a great part about taking water breaks on the tennis court. We knew Steve enjoyed watching professional tennis on TV so when we had professional player Andreas Seppi practicing at the club, we had Steve come out to watch a couple of practice sessions. The picture below of Steve with Andreas and myself was taken in 2019. Over the years, my family and I had a chance to spend some time with Steve and Damaris at Los Lagos and those memories are so special to us. He was such a positive person with a contagious laugh and smile. He will be sorely missed. With love, Duke, Marty, Matt and Thomas Paluch
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Jane Smolens posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Dear Damaris, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I remember Steve as being so kind when we visited the ranch. I am thinking of you and sending love to you up the canyon.
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Marsha A. Collier posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Dear Damaris,
Dan and I very much appreciated Steve for his kindness, his love of you, and the ranch, for his strengths, for his caring. A more loving man would be hard to find. I share your grief and understand your pain at this difficult time.
A card I was sent read, "While the rest of the world carries on as though nothing has happened, remember that others know your world will never be the same."
Love to you always. I am only a phone call away.
Marsha Collier
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Faith Cohen posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I know Steven primarily through my dear friend and colleague Damaris. I have had the good fortune to have met Steve at the Ranch on a beautiful Spring day as he and Damaris hosted our Intensive Brainspotting "sisters" and their families. The strongest memory that I always come back to of Steve was his big proud smile, greeting us at the ranch upon our arrival. As I was in my awe-filled moments of the magnificence of the beauty in front of me, I said to Steve "Are you ready to retire to spend more time up here" and he said, in the most proud tone, and knowing slight smile on his lips, "no...gotta support the lifestyle!" He appeared perfectly content and fulfilled in his life as cowboy and psychiatrist. As I write and think about the juxtaposition of psychiatrist as cowboy, I recall Damaris telling of the story she and Steve riding their horses together. Galloping. The energy, adrenaline and spirit of freedom and connection they shared. I know Steve will be sorely missed beyond words. I am here for you Damaris to console you in your time of grief.
With Love, Faith
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Irene Shonle posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
So sorry to hear this. He will be missed. Our best to all of you....
Irene and Tom
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Kayleen Logan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Steve was so loved by the many clients he worked with in Wyoming. So many told stories of how he impacted their lives and for many saved their lives. His knowledge and advice was so respected by peers he worked with! He was an incredible mentor and friend! He fought victoriously, lived life to the fullest and loved with a generous heart! My thoughts are with his family!
Kayleen Logan and family
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Barbralu Cohen posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I am remembering Steve--somebody I knew for most of my life!--and holding you in my heart, dearest Damaris. I am sitting with you in my heart and holding you in my love. Barbralu
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Sylvie Gokulsing posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Happy memories of cousins - Valentine’s Day 2017 . We love you Steve and Damaris and are so sad. Sylvie and Satish
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Saturday, January 2, 2021
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