Celebration of Life:
Leelanau Edition
Monday, September 28, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
In honor of Steve, we invite you to join us for an evening of remembrance, connection, and celebration. Share stories and remember his laugh and kindness—his beard!—along with the warmth he brought to everyone around him.
Gather with friends and family as we celebrate Steve's life while holding space for the depth of our loss. Whether you're reconnecting with old friends, meeting family for the first time, or simply spending time with people whose lives Steve touched, we hope you'll feel welcome.
This will be a very casual, drop-in, open-house style gathering. Enjoy light refreshments, spend time together, and, for those who wish, stay a little longer around the bonfire as the evening comes to a close.
The Gathering
Light appetizers provided
Open bar (last call at 6:30 p.m.)
Optional bonfire until 7:30 p.m.
Our Gathering Space
10051 Lake Leelanau Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Located 7 miles from downtown Traverse City, easily accessed by the TART trail.
Where to Stay
Jolli-Lodge
Rooms, condos, cottages, and cabins rent nightly and weekly.
29 N. Manitou Trail
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
For more info, including booking options: https://www.jollilodger.com/
Hotel Indigo
Nestled in the heart of downtown along the beautiful shores of West Grand Traverse Bay.
263 W Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, MI
Reservations:
1 877 8 INDIGO (1 877 846 3446)
Songs for Steve
You’re invited to spend some time with a shared playlist of songs that remind us of Steve. It will be part of the event’s soundtrack, and extends beyond the gathering as something to return to anytime.
If there’s a song that brings him to mind, you’re welcome to share it below.
