Stephen A. Kyker
January 23, 1950 ~ December 20, 2011
Stephen Allen Kyker of Vienna, VA, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his residence. Loving husband of 27 years to Amelia Kyker, devoted father of Brandon Reece and Justin Michael Kyker, son of Ann C. and the late Donald Payne Kyker. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Stephen's Life Celebrations at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, VA on Monday, December 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA on Tuesday, December 27 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Peregrine Fund, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, Idaho 83709.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My deepest sympathies to Amelia, Brandon, and Justin, and to Steve’s other family members and friends. I’ve only known Steve since 2007, but he was the kind of guy who made you feel as though you’ve known him all your life. He was a generous soul and just a great guy. Although we were not close, I considered him a friend, and I will miss him very much. God bless you, Steve. I hope you’re organizing a band in heaven and will have some great music happening there for when the rest of us get there!
Amelia, Brandon and Justin, I am unbelievably shocked and saddened by the tragic news. My heart aches for you. I am keeping all of you close in my thoughts and prayers. I have only wonderful memories of Steve and will treasure them. Love, Nell Ann
Amelia and sons, I am so saddened to hear of Big Steve’s passing. I first met Big Steve in the summer of 1989 and he was always a very pleasant person. We had many a moment from weddings to birth of children to Monday night poker games and I will miss very much. I know his free spirit will carry on with Justin and Brandon! all my love during this very difficult time, Brian McDonald
Steve Kyker and I met September of 1969 as roomates in a dorm at Arizona State University. For the 42 years that we’ve remained friends I do not know anyone who enjoyed life more than Steve. His upbeat mercurial attitude was something that drew friends to him from many different walks of life. I don’t know of anyone that has touched more peoples’ lives in a postive way. Steve was an inspriation on how to treat people and live your life. He was a very kind and friendly man. I will miss him deeply as a brother. Love to Amelia, Brandon and Justin
Dear Amelia and Sons, I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s sudden passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts. I know the love he had for you and the boys will live in your hearts forever. Love, your cousin Sheila Adams
I’ve known my friend Steve for over 20 years. We shared many interests, values, and political affiliations. I will never forget that Steve was the first man, and only, that I ever met that said, “My wife is the greatest in the world,†and then told me why. Since that day, he and I tried to “one up†each other with reasons why our wives were the greatest, and as a consequence, we both realized how lucky we both were to have such caring and wonderful friends that happen to be our wives. Steve was always very proud of Justin and Brandon, and spoke fondly of the time they shared together as a family traveling and camping. With 3 boys of our own, Carlene and I always looked forward to hearing about their family trips, and couldn’t wait for them to get back and see the pictures and hear the treasured Kyker family stories from their most recent adventure. Steve and Amelia were the inspiration for similar trips we’ve taken, and I am sad to realize that Steve will not be there to talk to in the future and ask his advice. Steve came by my house out of the blue a week ago to say hi and drop off some books. Carlene, my boys, and I, were all pleasantly surprised when we opened the door. Steve was his usual self….we talked politics, books, cars, camping, and Christmas, and he was so happy with life. As he pulled out of the driveway we both said have a great Christmas and that we would see each other soon. Our family will miss him dearly.
Big Steve was larger than life. He was a catalyst for all sorts of adventure: seeing things we didn’t when hiking, forcing us to attend prize fight close circuits which we always enjoyed more than we could imagine, pushing the envelope in music, surprising everyone with his baseball prowess years ago. Every room he entered was brightened and electrified by his energy. He was loved and is missed. Our hearts are breaking, but know he rests peacefully after a sublimely full life. Our prayers and thoughts are with Amelia, Brandon, and Justin.
To Amelia and Family, Most of my time knowing Steve was playing softball in our 20s, having been introduced by Tom Kelley. I have fond memories of many fun times back then – Steve always had a smile on his face and a positive impact on those around him. I have inquired over the years as to how Steve was doing and always received a very positive report on his family, his business and his life in general. Thus, it is a complete shock and with very great sadness that we lose so suddenly one of the real “quality guys” that I have had a chance to know in my life. While our collective sense of loss at losing Steve is profound, we can all take comfort in the fact that he was one of those people who lived life to the fullest, taking advantage of every moment he had with us, and leaving his impact on every one of us along the way. Joy and I send our most sincere condolences to all of Steve’s family and friends – please don’t hesitate to call upon us to help in any way we can.
I met Big Steve in 1969 in Tempe, Arizona. We were both transfer students at Arizona State University. When Steve was around, things were happening. We’d often have two burritos and iced tea at the Dash Inn instead of going to the dorm cafeteria or he would drive us twenty miles out of town to go tubing on the Salt River. I was caught up in the whirlpool that was Steve Kyker and loved it. Steve and Amelia cemented the connection with our family by coming to Maine every summer with their sons, Brandon and Justin and bringing friends of the boys. Hauling their trailer from Virginia, Steve was a master at backing that trailer down our serpentine 150 foot driveway. Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME was their much loved destination. One of the times when I saw him at his happiest was when he threw a surprise 50th birthday party for Amelia, the love of his life. Doing for others and being so generous are traits of Steve’s that I will long remember. Steve arranged for my wife Hannah and I to come down from Maine on a February weekend in 2008. He tucked us into a side room at Amelia’s sister’s house to heighten the surprise. Effervescent as ever, Amelia was greeting people when Steve directed us to jump out and yell surprise. Amelia was overwhelmed with joy that was only matched by Steve’s satisfaction of making her birthday memorable for one and all. We all know Steve hit the jackpot marrying Amelia. The reverse is also true. Amelia found a man who loved her and cared for her every day of his life. Steve lives on. No clearer testament of that is the engaging, talented, and caring sons, Brandon and Justin, that Amelia and he raised. He was so proud of them and showed it. I was fortunate to call him my friend.
My friendship with Steve began 40 yrs. ago, when I met him while working at a bank computer center, in Arizona. We became great friends. When I was diagnosed with cancer, he, Amelia, & the boys stopped at our house on their way home from a vacation, to see how I was doing. I hated to have him see me with no hair, but he made me feel comfortable right away, by taking off his baseball cap, & comparing “hair styles”. His energy was contagious! He was one of the most positive, giving individuals I have ever known. We shared a birthday, a day apart, & would talk on one of our days, every year. He called me about three weeks ago, which I was so surprised, because it was getting close to January. We had a great talk, & now that will be a phone call that I will remember & cherish forever. I know he wouldn’t want us to be sad, I hear his voice saying so. My hearfelt condolences go out to Amelia, Brandon, & Justin, who he loved so much.
Amelia, Brandon & Justin, We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great man who always had a big smile on his face for everyone. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Susan Krawczyk & Family (Peter, Steven, David & Kiki)
Amelia, I am so sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. He was a great friend to me when I worked at United Virgina/Crestar Bank. He was so funny and made everyone laugh. My prayers are with you and your family. Rosemary Callahan
From the first moment I met Big Steve, I knew I was going to like him. He was always so positive and happy.It was such a blessing to have him in the same office space as Regal Copy. Both our businesses, and our personalities, complimented each other. He helped me discover many new, fun things in life and I have missed him since I sold my business in 2008. I miss him even more now. Amelia, please know, I am so very sorry for your loss.
To The Kyker Family: I wish to extend my condolence: To Lose a loved one in death can be one of the worse emotional experience we have to face. But the Bible truths lessen the sorrow and grief. For it tells us why we are dying and the hope for the death. Romans 5 12 . Tells us why man is dying. John 5 28, 29 gives hope for the dead. Finally Isa 25 8,9 tells of a time when death will be swallowed up . I encourage you to read the Bible, Always go to God in prayer. Again I send my condolences
Amelia, My heart goes out to you and the boys. I really enjoyed the few years I worked with Steve on the auction. He was a good man! May your road to healing be lined with friends.
Amelia, I’m sorry to hear about Steve, I met him thru Darby and Regal Copy. I’d stop by to chat sometimes and he always enjoyed talking about his family. He really seemed to embrace life in general, when we last spoke in early Nov he was happy and said life was just great. He’ll be missed by many.
My sincere condolences to the Kyker family. I just heard and am in shock as I’m sure you are too. Steve was a great guy.
Dear Amelia, Brandon and Justin, We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful friend and neighbor to us and we will treasure our memories of him always. Love and Prayers, Andrea and Brad
I am so very sorry to learn of Steve’s sudden death. He will be missed by all that knew him. It was always such a pleasure to be with him. He was so proud of his boys and always had such great stories to tell. The entire Kyker family is in my prayers.
Amelia, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Although we have not been as close as we were in years past, I have thought of you often. I’d like to think I had a hand in playing cupid when Steve caught my garter and you caught the bouquet, but you and Steve were destined to be together. Your love and commitment for each other has been an inspiration. Steve was a good man, a devoted husband and a loving father. He has blessed so many lives. Bob and I will keep you in our prayers as you, Ann and the boys during this difficult time.