Birth date: Mar 11, 1955 Death date: Sep 14, 2025
Steven Deem, born on March 11, 1955, passed away at his home in Oakland, CA, on September 14, 2025, at the age of 70. On August 30, 2008, Steve married his soulmate, Jill Maness, with whom he shared a deep and enduring bond until Read Obituary
Steve was an old friend, since 1975 when I moved from Chicago to California to live near my brothers. We did date, but ended up being great friends. Steve radiated personality and appreciated his friends. He was planning to come up to Portland, OR, in September 2026 for a concert, and we were planning to get together, and he was going to meet my husband. I will truly miss Steve, but know he's in a good place. Rest in peace, dear friend.
This morning I was very saddened to learn of Steve’s passing from Ed Sayson.
Steve and I had a deep musical connection. We both were exposed to music during childhood in different ways and music became a passion for us both.
My cousin was Irving Berlin and my dad Max Berlin played sax, clarinet and flute for Shep Fields and his Ripplin’ Rhythm Band in the 30’s40’s. Mom played piano. Steve’s dad was in charge of sound production at concerts and brought him along to all his gigs.
We attended many concerts together, knew the names of all the songs played and most of the time the lyrics. Broadway shows were a favorite snd we enjoyed those as well. Steve cared very much about supporting all musicians as well as those on stage and had season tickets to the theater. I’m sorry I didn’t know until now we lost Steve or I would have attended his memorial.
Rest In Peace Sweetheart Steve Deem🥰
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