Stephen MCKEAN Obituary

Dear Rachael n Naomi. Our thoughts are with you. Go back a long way to the Panmure days. Remember the good times we all shared . Take care . We all have good memories of Steve

To Rachel, Naomi and family.
We are so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was a larger than life man who always lit up a room and you would hear him before you saw him. My husband Steve and myself got to know him back in 1997 when we arrived at Opunake High School as PE teachers from the UK. His encouragement and passion for sports and students has never wavered since and I am going to miss my catch up Hot chocolates with him. Our daughter Hope was chosen by Steve into the future champions programme. His guidance and support have enabled her to become a Black stick. Learning the tools of being a professional athlete. Our youngest daughter also went through this programme. This vision from him to guide young athletes at a young age has had a significant impact on our young sports people within the region.
He has been a big influence on our family and we will miss him. Sending lots of love at this time. Karla, Steve, Hope and India Ralph xxxx

Sadley with a heavy heart I will not be able to make Steve's last team talk, him yelling from the bench, the huge smile from the win, and what was so special the get together with the team and family at the pub for the celerbration drinks.

Warm healing loving hugs beautiful family.
RIP Steve.


Arran Reardon

To Rachel and Naomi
The Bomber a unique and inspirational human being who has left us all the poorer for his passing. Be proud of the person he was and of his contributions to the communities in Auckland and New Plymouth in which he chose to live and work. He was a one-off who touched so many lives and leaves so many of us devastated by his untimely departure..
Love to you both and salutes to the man.
Alan Sefton, ONZM

Dear Rachel
Such a huge shock to read of Steve's passing in The Press this morning as I had no idea Steve had been ill. I remember him very fondly and Peter was a huge fan of his. They had some great times. It will be lonely and sad for you for a long time. So many memories. Love Sandra

My sincerest sympathies go to you Rachel & Naomi at the loss of a dear husband & father.
Keep his memory alive by talking about him,it helps,I know.
Sincerely,
Jennie Hayman (Ineson)

To Rachel and Naomi
Thinking of you at this sad and devastating time. Love and prayers
Alison Sutton (ex CC Wards)

Naomi, thinking of you and your mother with deep sympathy at this sad time.

Rachel & Naomi, please accept my deepfelt condolences. Steve and I go long back and I will always remember him as a great friend, great player and great coach.
Charlie Cotton.

My sincere condolences to the McKean family,I knew Steve, through the cafe I worked in,and also Basketball,he will be surely missed by us all.

My heartfelt sympathy to you Rachel and the family.Over many years I looked forward to those calls from "Coach here" and going to lunch with him and a few other sports lovers. Your lives will never be the same without him. A true legend and good bugger. John McBeth

My sincere Condolences to the family and close circle of Coach.
He lived respected, died regretted and leaves so many warm memories

Coach encouraged and believed in me when few did, a loooong time ago.
Forever grateful for his humanity.
A good man.

Coach, I can't express what changes you made to my thought patterns, you taught me so much about coaching styles and how to approach life's hurdles, I love you for it, you and Mahar's. deepest repect to Rachael and Nomms

Dearest Rachel & Naomi

Such heartbreak for you on the sad loss of Steve - Your Top Man Words are just so inadequate to describe how devastating this is for you both - the love, respect and admiration the three of you shared was a joy to see and know - so precious. That has not gone and will remain a beautiful memory for eternity.

Steve was simply the Best of the Best - compassionate, caring, dedicated, passionate, driven and loving in every part of his life. You have shared him unselfishly with so many people - they will all be walking beside you now - holding and helping you as you walk this journey. So many of us are privileged that we can do this for you.

Our dear Lord has a special mission for Steve - he is free of his pain and suffering now. Steve will still be beside you every minute of every hour and your memories of your Top Man will be with you forever.

Rest in Love Steve and rest easy.

Rachel and Naomi - love you to the moon and back There is a new star shining brightly watching over you both.
Big hugs dear friends
Chrissie xxxxxx

To Rachael and Naomi, my thoughts are with you at this sad time, many great memories of times spent together. Coach will be missed by many, he's now sharing a beer with Keith (Pinky) in heaven.

To the McKean family sorry to hear the passing of coach ;he was a role model for the young and up coming basketballers in taranaki ,instrumental guy sincere condolences to the family Aaron brady

thinking of you all at this time of loss of Steve. He was such a gem that will shine for ever.