Stephen DOWALL Obituary

In the year 1993-94 Steve and I served together in Cambodia under the auspices of Southeast Asian Outreach. As Steve's director, I found in him a future leader of much worth, as well as a convinced Christian. Rev. Dr. James Verner

Dear Sovann, Sopal, Heidi, Daniela, Alf, Anne, Ali, Lis and families, my sympathy is with you as I share your loss.
Steve always found good in all people and looked for positive learning in every challenge. He inspired everyone who had the privilege to work with him, and he appreciated our efforts. His legacy will live on in Myanmar and in our hearts as we work to realise his vision to release people from hunger and poverty.
Steve is a treasure we miss deeply and remember as the quintessential 'Good Man'. May he rest in peace.
With my love and sympathy to all,

So overwhelmed by all these beautiful tributes to an amazing man.
Steve to me you were my brother and the rock in our family.
I miss you so much!

Thank you to all those who have left a message on this guest book in honour of Steve. We appreciate your kind words and know that you are grieving with us.

From all of Steve's family

A belated tribute to Steve's passion and capabilities as a development practitioner and to his wonderful warm human qualities. Sincere sympathy to you and the family, Sovann.

Dear Sovann and Family - I send you deep condolences, and love. Steve was such a gentleman, a strong colleague and someone I always looked forward to interacting with again in the near future. He will be missed. Rest in peace Steve.

Our deepest sympathies to Steve's wife and children and other family. It was a privilege to have known Steve. His technical advice was absolutely invaluable, and his contributions to poor communities in Myanmar and Cambodia remain a lasting legacy to his many achievements. Our deepest condolences from George Rothschild (UK), Kong-Luen Heong (Malaysia) and Wai-hong Loke (Malaysia)

Alf & Anne, Sovann, Sophal, Heidi, Daniela and all your family. You have all lost such a special, caring, loved and loving person. A piece of each of your hearts must be missing. I am not sure I can walk in your shoes to understand just how hard and difficult that must be for all of you, but my love and thoughts are with you.

It is not often in life that you come across a person who not only becomes a great mate, but also one you can trust and reply on 100% (including being tied into the other end of the same rope high in the mountains) - in Steve I had that mate and always will, and will always remember him and miss him.

Steve has long been a respected presence in the story of our lives. We are grateful for this and impressed with what he has achieved with his life. Deeply saddened to learn about his unexpected and untimely loss. Deepest sympathies to Sovann and family.

Thank you all so very much for your condolences and kind words about Steve. He would be truly humbled! He was loved by so many and is deeply missed. His legacy lives on in his family and his work and it is comforting to know he made such a difference to so many people's lives.

Lis Latta (Steve's sister)

Dear Sovan and family, sad to hear of the death of Steve. I remember his yest for life and commitment to helping others. God bless you. Duncan (Cambodia 1993)

To Sovann and family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. It was a privilege to work with Steve in Bangkok. God Bless you Steve.

Wendy and Steve

Sad, sad news. Steve was a great friend during my years in New Zealand. We climbed together and we had work connections. Steve was always such a steady and cheerful guy. Thoughtful and compassionate too. He cared about people and he cared about his environment. I liked him very, very much and he's a great loss to all who knew him.

Rest in Peace Dear Steve. I remember the stints for NZAID you did when I was in Jakarta. My sincere condolences to his family. Manuia lou malaga i le atua (save travels to Our Lord).

Rest in Peace Steve. Pip and I are deeply sadened. You were one of the good guys!

Dear Sovaann and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Steve and I had a shared love of the mountains and I shall remember our adventures whenever I cast my eyes towards Mt Cook.

Dear Steve, rest in peace, watching the rugby here in Yangon won't be the same without you. Condolences to all of Steve's family.

Very unreal following the news from Denmark. Anette and I have fond memories of attending Steve and Sovanns wedding so many years ago. Our thoughts are with you all.
Mark Goldsmith and Anette Olesen

Rest in Peace Steve - you will be greatly missed here in Yangon. Our sincere condolences to Sovaan and the family.

Dear Sovann, I weep with you for this HUGE loss. My heart goes out to all the whanau.

Sovann & family, Anne, Alf, Alison, Lis & families
We were so sad to read about your dear Steve. We wish we were nearer you to lend our support. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Marilyn, Willie, Kaye & family, Strathaven, & Anne, Tom, Lesley & family, & Craig & family, Coatbridge, Scotland.

Dear Steve,
I have read your last mail again and again, subject is "Thank You". It is about your recognition to the LIFT team's efforts in 2015.
You will be always in our hearts.

RIP Steve!

Steve is the most kindnest and friendliest boss I have ever met. They are always overwhemled in our memories. I drew his picture for a memorial gift.

Dear Steve, you were a great boss I have ever had and it was a big loss not only for me but also for LIFT and Myanmar to lose you. You will always be in my memories and heart. The biggest thing that saddens me and Sun Light is that getting prepared for your visit to my new garden in January, 2016 which could not happen anymore. I believe that you are now in peace in Heaven.

Dear Sir Steve,
I have read again and again your last mail to us, the subject is "Thank You". It is about your recognition to our LIFT team's massive 2015 effort.
You will always be in our hearts.

My dear Steve, I cannot still believe that this has happened. You have been a very supportive, encouraging and sweet person to me. I miss you badly and the office will never be the same without you.
All my prayers and love goes to your family.

My Dearest Boss,
No better boss will be as good as you, Steve. You will always be loved and remembered in our hearts....
Losing you is a great loss to UN and to the civil society in Myanmar.......

From youth gp kid in PlPoint to overseas worker,Steve has given of his best wherever.We send our sympathy to Sovann and all the clan.May you feel comfort and support in this unexpected loss.Steve was a "best man" in many ways! the Walkers,Rangiora

RIP Steve. I see your face at the coffee corner in our office

A great missed ! He was a most giver and talented man that had changes so many walk of life. He was rest in the place where he loved surrounding by a beauty of nature. Rest In Peace

The voice of calm, steadfast and true, Steve is missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences to Sovann and all his family.

Steve always tried his hardest for those with the least. We will miss his dedication and kindness.

Condolences to the bereaved family. Steve was a great person. God rest his soul in peace!

It is with lot of sadness we heard of Steve's passing. You were a lovely family and our good neighbour in Tawa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sovann and the children at this difficult time.
Bhram, Merilyn, Karishma, Sandeep and families.

Thinking of you all. I have great childhood memories that we shared as families growing up in good old Pleasant Point. Much love and prayers. Leanne (Jessep) and family

It was with great sadness I heard of Stephen's passing. I remember your generous hospitality, encouragement and wisdom during your time in Tawa.

Thinking of you, Savann. Hope to see you soon.