Steve was born in St. Louis, Missouri October 31, 1946 and celebrated 68 "Halloween Birthday Anniversaries" before passing in Laguna Niguel, California on February 27, 2015. He passed peacefully at his home with family members present, photos of his beloved Labradors within view, listening to the beautiful recording of his niece singing an exquisite rendition of "A Parting Glass".

Steve grew up in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, the first child of Harry V. Cheshire, Jr. and Betty Cheshire. He was among the early group of teenagers who took to the waves off the California Coast, a pioneer in the soon to become famous surfing craze of the late 50's and early 60's. He graduated from Palos Verdes High School and attended Junior College until leaving to serve in the military. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. in the Panama Canal Zone, engaging in several skydiving adventures during off duty time.

After military service and returning home, he decided to revisit Panama. Along with a friend, he set out on an epic surfing journey via an overland route through Mexico and Central America. They turned many heads while traveling South, driving a hearse converted to a camper with surfboards on top.

Returning from that adventure, he attended flight school in Northern California and became a Licensed Aircraft Pilot, with Instrument and Instructor ratings.

Steve subsequently moved to Colorado and went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Denver. He resided in Denver for many years with his cherished Labrador retrievers "T" and "Top".

While in Denver, Steve was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and he returned to California in late 1997 to be closer to family, looking forward to the birth of niece and nephew twins the following Spring. He resided in Laguna Niguel until his passing.

First and foremost throughout his lifespan, Steve was a gifted artist, working in multiple media including sketches, prints, water colors, acrylics and oils. The scope of his artwork included still life, portraiture, landscape and abstract art. Even as MS gradually robbed him of finer touch and coordination, Steve enjoyed experimenting on his iPad to create works that he would share with family and friends.

Steve delighted in presenting gifts to his niece Elizabeth and nephew Christopher on their birthdays and at Christmas time. They were often unique gifts to encourage their imaginations and inspire creativity, gifts to foster an appreciation of the beauty around us in the world.

No date has been established for a memorial service. In accordance with Steve's wishes, his ashes, together with those of his two black Labs, will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean off the Coast of Orange County near a favorite surfing spot. In lieu of flowers donations can be made on his behalf to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or a favorite charity.

Steve is survived by his brother, Dr. Douglas Cheshire, his sister-in-law, Dr. Caroline Close Cheshire, niece Elizabeth Cheshire, nephew Christopher Cheshire and his father, Harry Cheshire, Jr.