Steven J. Foley

Birth date: Jun 12, 1947 Death date: Jun 27, 2013

Mr. Steven J. Foley of Tavares, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the age of 66 years. He was born in El Paso, Texas and was very proud of his Texas heritage. Steve was a long time resident of Tavares, moving here Read Obituary

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Don Coleman

640w ago

I met Steve in the mid seventies at Tallahassee, Florida while on a trip. Steve was flying an Aerostar and I was flying a Beechcraft Baron. We struck up a conversation in the FBO and it wasn't long into our conversation that we discovered that we were both sailors. At the time I was living aboard my Hunter 30 in Pensacola and Steve had a Hunter 27 on the east coast. Both of us had a love of flying and sailing, so it was a natural that we became friends. What a treat being Steve's friend all these years. I sailed with Steve and brother Ron from the Berry Islands in the Bahamas aboard Steve's boat, S/V Con Brio and he sailed with me from Pensacola to Marathon in the Florida Keys aboard the S/V Viking. Both long trips generated great stories and memories that I will always cherish. Steve was the most down to earth pilot and sailor that I have ever met. Our conversations about flying, sailing and grandchildren will be missed in a big way. Steve's character was such that I have no doubt at all that he will be experiencing an eternity of fair winds, beam reaches and ATC clearances of 'cleared direct to destination'. Steve will be in my prayers as long as I am here. Rest In Peace Steve! My sympathy to Dru and all Steve's family. I know he will be deeply missed for a long time to come. I am sorry I could not get there in time for the memorial, but I promise I was there in spirit.

Don Coleman
Camp Coleman
Greenhead, Florida

Larry Wert

640w ago

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Chuck Powers

640w ago

I met Steve in early 1988 through a mutual friend Mark Buckner. I was just starting out in my flying career and Steve took me under his wing and showed me how a true professional does it. He was truly the best and was a great influence in my professional aviation career. As time passed I would see Steve and Dru throughout the years on an occasional lunch or dinner with our pilot group because we were always flying our separate ways. I have been out of flying these past two years and I was able to reconnect with Steve with lots of lunches and an occasional beer toast in the late afternoon. Steve was a great friend and I will always miss him. I will now feel comfort when I look to the heavens knowing Steve is in good hands.
I love you Steve you are a great friend.
Huge tailwinds my friend as you fly west.

Chuck Powers

Debbie Boone

640w ago

Hey Dru,

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I pray that the good Lord will comfort you and your family at this special time. Relish in the memories that you have of your lives together. May God grant you peace!
Deb Boone

Hank And Terri Cottingham

640w ago

We hate that we will not be there with you to celebrate Steve's life on Saturday, but we definitely will be there in spirit. One day is not enough time to celebrate the life Steve lived! Aka. "Mr. Wonderful".
With Love,
Hank, Terri, and Ashton

Terri

640w ago

Created a new album - Steve & Family.

Mark Buckner

640w ago

Created a new album - New Album Name.

Mark Buckner

640w ago

Created a new album - New Album Name.

Mark Buckner

640w ago

I met Steve when I was 16 years old as a line boy at the Leesburg Airport. Steve flew the Aerostar which was one of the largest and fastest airplanes at the airport at that time. I remember when I was working on my ratings and building flight time Steve took me for a ride in the Aerostar to Valdosta, I will never forget that flight.
After getting my instructor rating Steve took me under his wing and taught me what it was like to be a professional pilot. He employed me and gave me the breaks I needed to become the pilot I am today. From there we had a great professional and personal relationship. Steve was very instrumental in helping many at the airport build their careers.
Steve and Dru were in our wedding as well as came to the hospital when our boys were born.
Through the years Steve and Dru became good friends going on ski trips, sailing trips, rafting trips as well as many dinners and outings.
Steve will be sorely missed by those that knew him and loved him.
God bless,
Love Mark Buckner

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