DYER – Stephen Douglas
Born Thursday September 01, 1949. Passed away Thursday May 01, 2025.
01.09.1949 – 01.05.2025
Aged 75
Loved Husband of Mary (dec),
Loved Brother of Ken.
Loved Father of Lucy and Rowena.
Stepfather to Sarah, Jane and Emily (dec).
Father-in-law to Desi, Shane and Dean.
Cherished Grandfather to Samuel and Bridget
Lived life his way.
Funeral notice
Tuesday May 13, 2025 - 1:00 pm
William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale
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Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mr Stephen Douglas Dyer
to be held in our Chapel, cnr High St & Murradoc Road, on TUESDAY (May 13th 2025) at 1:00PM.
Private Cremation.
In lieu of flowers – please consider donating to the Geelong Steam Preservation Society in Steve’s memory - https://bellarinerailway.com.au/donate/.
To view Steve's service please see link below:
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Steve was my brother inlaw for a short 57 years, so I have lots of great memories from driving in the sand dunes @ portland when I was very young and Sue and I going on holidays with you and Elaine and the kids To riding motorcycles together, I will still keep Lucy under my wing @ work . Rest in peace . Cheers Jamie
May 13, 2025 5:36 pm
Dear Lucy Rowena Sarah Shane Jane and Dean
Sending my love to you today for a man I will always fondly remember as having a cheeky sense of humour. I enjoyed seeing his latest projects especially the small train he helped restore. Jenele and Kiera still have the Japanese calligraphy things you gave them many years ago. Rip and go give my Aunty Mary!
Forever in our hearts
Michele Maureen Jenele Kiera and HarryMay 13, 2025 2:15 pm
Stephen you were my brother. We were playmates in the beginning, and best friends for life.
When our mother passed away, you were 9 and I was 11. We were lost and in subsequent years we trod our different paths. These paths crossed every now and then, and it was not until I moved to Queensland, that we found a way to be back together.
Our life journeys have been very different, but we delighted in each other's company, and we were sad when we parted to return to our seperate lives. I admire that you never lost your sense of humour, mischief and fun even when life turned against you.
No matter what life threw at you, you were always my brother, and I love you deeply.
On May 24th, 2025, Australia celebrates National Brothers Day. On that day, I will celebrate you and your life, and give thanks that I was your brother.
Ken
May 13, 2025 11:39 am
Vale Steve...My condolences to his friends and family - Ken, Lucy and Rowena. I only knew you for a short time but it's clear you had a wide circle of friends to farewell...
Farewell My Friends
It was beautiful
As long as it lasted
The journey of my life.
I have no regrets
Whatsoever said
The pain I’ll leave behind.
Those dear hearts
Who love and care...
And the strings pulling
At the heart and soul...
The strong arms
That held me up
When my own strength
Let me down.
At the turning of my life
I came across
Good friends,
Friends who stood by me
Even when time raced me by.
Farewell, farewell My friends
I smile and
Bid you goodbye.
No, shed no tears
For I need them not
All I need is your smile.
If you feel sad
Do think of me
For that’s what I’ll like
When you live in the hearts
Of those you love
Remember then
You never die.
- Rabindranath TagorePeace.
May 13, 2025 8:59 am
Vale Steve...I only knew you for a short time but it's clear you had a wide circle of friends to farewell...
Farewell My Friends
It was beautiful
As long as it lasted
The journey of my life.
I have no regrets
Whatsoever said
The pain I’ll leave behind.
Those dear hearts
Who love and care...
And the strings pulling
At the heart and soul...
The strong arms
That held me up
When my own strength
Let me down.
At the turning of my life
I came across
Good friends,
Friends who stood by me
Even when time raced me by.
Farewell, farewell My friends
I smile and
Bid you goodbye.
No, shed no tears
For I need them not
All I need is your smile.
If you feel sad
Do think of me
For that’s what I’ll like
When you live in the hearts
Of those you love
Remember then
You never die.
- Rabindranath TagorePeace.
May 13, 2025 8:54 am
So long Uncle Steve. Was so glad I got to to catch up with you and a have a quick chat (while down south) a few years ago. RIP.
May 12, 2025 8:26 am
I remember many lengthy chats with Steve over the years about the most curious and interesting topics - boy did he know a lot of stuff! Always there for his family and a constant presence at celebrations and family centred events. Sending love to all that were dear to Steve, especially my lifelong friend Lucy x
May 09, 2025 7:09 am
I met Steve when I first started to work at Bay FM in Geelong. He had a milk bar back in the day and we got on well. That was 33 years ago and we had a friendship through all those years. I married an American some years back and went to live in America. One night, Steve and Mary rolled up at my back door out of the blue (well with some sneaky planning by my wife and Mary.) I freaked out!! hehe. We used to have long lunches every Monday out at the mud brick house in Anglesea. Lots to eat and lots of shooting of guns and drinking. He was the master cocktail maker at the brut de brut club at Tony's antique joint and a master model maker and builder of boats. Not to mention the beach buggies he used to race. He was a wild man. My kind of guy. I loved him dearly and am very sad this world has lost him. I had just booked a ticket to come and see my old friend, sadly, I missed the boat. Bless ya stevie, wherever you are mate. 33 years of good friendship. I'll treasure your Dryzabone whenever I where it and the knives you sent me. Love ya man. RIP "Ettienne le chef" See ya one day mate, for sure.
May 08, 2025 6:04 am
Steve,
Was an absolute pleasure having you as a brother
in law and as part of the family. I've never been one to drink champagne 🍾 but you certainly changed that. Your love of Mary was so evident and overwhelming. Maybe now buddy you can start building a boat 🚢 uninterrupted. A fun guy who was always up to sharing a joke and good times.
RIP Steve, Anita and Peter HaywoodMay 07, 2025 6:58 pm
Lucy and Row, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times and you will smile soon. Love from across the miles, your Yanks--Steve and Gail
May 04, 2025 1:50 am
