"Steve, I can honestly say you were the best friend a guy could have , through the good times and the rough times you had my back. I hope that you know, bro that I also had yours whenever you called upon me. I will always remember you helping me get my truck running tip top the first time we met, and then not wanting me to pay you for it. I made you take a measily payment anyway but your friendship and generosity easily exceeded anything I did for you!!! I wish I coulda been there dogg, to try to save you. I am gonna miss your goofy outlook on stuff, and I know that knowone will ever take your place in my heart. Thank you for being you, and excepting me as me. I love you bro!!!! Chad Templeton"
In loving memory of
Steven Harmon
November 4, 1977 - June 6, 2013
Steven Allen Harmon was born November 4, 1977, the son of Boyd (Larry) and Sarah Ballantine Damm. He passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 35.
Steve was born in Merced, California. He moved with his parents from California to Iowa in November 1977 in a cardboard box for a crib. While growing up in Dow City Steve would go fishing with his grandparents and called his catches bish. He was also involved in baseball as a youngster. Steve received his education in the Boyer Valley Community Schools graduating with the class of 1995. After finishing his education Steve joined the National Guard for a short time. He then went to work for a hog confinement near Soldier. Steve moved to Des Moines and worked in the construction business and for a car dealership.
Steve was a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy and a gifted mechanic. He loved racing and followed NASCAR, and other racing programs on televison. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and then when he passed away, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. became the driver Steve followed. Steve was a funny and kind-hearted guy who would go out of his way and do anything to help when it was needed. One day he drove from Des Moines to Dow City to build a deck on his grandmas front porch. He enjoyed listening to rock and roll heavy metal music, searching the internet, and participating on Facebook.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Boyd (Larry) Harmon; his grandparents, Bernard and Lucille Linderman; and David and Lois Ballantine; two cousins; two uncles and one aunt. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Sarah and Richard Damm of Flandreau, South Dakota; three sisters, Jamie Gasper and her husband, Jesse of Flandreau, South Dakota; Melody Bock of Illinois; Jacklyn Wayland Wiebelhaus of Atkinson, Nebraska; his grandmother, Margaret Ballantine of Thomasville, North Carolina; his grandfather, John Ballantine and his wife, Vicky of Arion, Iowa; his girlfriend, Heather Jo Vertz of Des Moines; other relatives and friends.
Tributes
"i know i wasnt a large part of your life, but youre my dad and i love you greatly. thank you for loving me through my rough times. regardless of our past, i hope you are resting in peace and i will see you again one day. love you, dad."
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"Thinking of ya"
"Lit a candle in memory of Steven Harmon"
"We only got to know you for a short time, but you was always there to help anyone in need. And you never questioned why or how come. When my son was in Basic Training at Ft. Bennington you talked with me and helped me understand what was going on with him, and I really appreciated it so very much.. I will miss you. I just don't understand how someone could do this to you....."
"I love u STEVO ALWAYS AND FOREVER"
"Why that nigga look like that LoL :joy::joy: JK REST IN PEACE STEVE"
"I remember the last time I spoke to you. I can't believe it was our last conversation,. You were one of my truest friends and will miss you everyday, at least you finally resting in peace. i love you like a brother."
"steve, I just wanted you to know that theres not a day that goes by that I don't think about u. I miss u everyday. I love you............."
"just wanted ya to kno that im thinkin bout ya stevo its still so unreal to me!! my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family"
"Steve was one of my best friends. He was my Boss in the past, generous and acring with a big heart for people. I know God will welcome you in his Great Land. I'm gonna miss you brother, may you rest in eternal pease, my friend. Casey Pinegar"
"My condolescences to Steven's family! It is hard to lose a loved one and especially one that was so young. I can still see that young boy that was exerburante all the time. May you rest in peace."
"I will never forget the first time we met big brother! You werent bashful at all. You walked right up to me and hugged me and right away you were calling me your little sister. After that we shared many phone conversations in which you talked me through many problems and for that I am grateful and although I feel I have been cheated out of a relationship with you, I know that god had a plan for you. I am just glad I got to meet you and find out what a wonderful person you are. I will miss you dearly big brother, I love you! Rest In Peace."
"I will miss you Steve.... I wish we would have gotten to know each other better as you were a wonderful man!!! Rest in paradise Steveo!!!"
"I will never forget you Steve!! You have touched our hearts in so many ways! I hope your racing as fast as you can. We will pay it forward as you did. You are and always have been my guardian angel!! We love you and miss yiu so much"
"Steve u r missed by bunches of us....Steve was awsome nd will always b remembered..I have never met anyone like him he helped me out in so many ways nd even before he really got to kno me he helped me out jus because he was tht kind..it is still so unreal and hard to believe or imagine....rest in peace stevo I will see ya someday in the future....my thoughts nd prayers r wit the family nd friends of this kind man"
"Steve was one of the most selfless men I've ever had the privelage to call my friend. He would give anyone the shirt off his back even if it was his last one. He was one heck of a guy. He is loved and missed by many!"
"His kind acts towards people who were going through tough financial times is what I remember about Steve.Talented,never lazy,he had a dream of someday having his own business.I will miss him and know he left his mark.We should all try to "pay it forward"...like Steve did."
"Rest in peace man."