Birth date: Oct 18, 1953 Death date: Jan 21, 2018
Life Legacy Steve was born in Galveston, Texas, on October 18, 1953, son of James Clyde Chism and Evelyn Fay Taylor Chism. Steve spent most of his life in Northwest Arkansas, graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1971 and th Read Obituary
I admired the way Steve honored his Mother, Faye, with luch dates at their favorite restuarants ...followed by ice cream desserts.
Steve was genuinely kind...he and his Family assimilated my son and me into their families, starting with Fay, continuing with Andrea, Susan and Jack. During my doctoral studies, at the University of Arkansas, Steve was unrelentless in his assitance at the library.
I recall hie loving nature, and he never missed a chance to feed the ducks.
I admired his attention to detail in caring for his mother and and others. He sold my son his first car 🚗 for a $1 bill of sale, a 1990 Honda Accord, a treasure for many years. We were family and we miss Steve. We rejoice in knowing that someday we shall meet again, perhaps share ice cream with him and Faye, even throw out a few palindromes.
In fun memories
RiP Steve,
Dr. Earsie Alcorn de Feliz
and JR Feliz
~
Jennifer Clark,
Bentonville, Arkansas
I loved stopping on campus to talk to Steve about...anything. His art brought a smile and his humor cheered me on many a day. What a difficult time for you, Andrea. You have all my sympathy.
Andrea, I am so sorry to hear/ read of the loss of your dear Steve. I remember his bouncy gait and ever-present smile and good cheer as he would enter Special Collections from AV Department. My sincere condolences to you. Charlene Kaufmann
My condolences to Andrea and Steve's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I was Steve's supervisor for many of the years that he worked in Mullins Library. Steve always put our patrons first and provided special help to individuals needing special accommodations. He made my job easier. Rest in peace, Steve.
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I know it wasn't an easy journey. He was a beautiful, gentle soul. My condolences to Andrea and his sisters. He will be missed.
Steve's good nature, quick wit, and talents made each visit with him a joy; UAF is not the same. Condolences to Andrea and Steve's sisters.
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We love you!
Steve is missed.
