Condolence: Had the good fortune to teach with Steve in Bradshaw when we were both young and starting out. Dude!...What happened to the shaggy hair, the thin-rimmed glasses, the cigarette and the funky mustache? (Yeah, I know, me too.) I loved Steve's happy, easygoing embrace of life, his infectious approach to teaching and cultivating an appreciation of art and creativity in young people in that small Nebraska town; coaching volleyball; and all the fun he brought to our small community of young teachers. There were three or four people who stand out in my mind from that time, and Steve stood tall! Good people leave good memories: Steve, you were the best!

Condolence: MK, Tara and Brett - We're keeping you all in our thoughts, and sending much love.

Condolence: M.K., you're in my thoughts. Love, Barb

Condolence: Dear Chesley family; I was shocked and saddened to learn of Steve passing. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. May your memories bring you comfort.

Condolence: MK and Family, My thoughts and prayer's go out to each of you during this tragic time. I wish there were words I could say that would help the pain to go away, but we know that there isn't anything to make that happen. Only time can heal, I know that it takes time for the pain to ease, but with the Love of God, friends, and family you will learn to go on and keep Steve's memory alive. God bless each of you and I wish you all the love and peace.

Condolence: MY SINCERE SYMPATHY OF YOUR LOSS OF A WONDERFUL MAN! I HAD MR. CHESLEY FOR 7 & 8TH GRADE ART AND POTTERY, HE WAS THE BEST ART TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I GOT TO SEE HIM A FEW WEEKS AGO AND OF COURSE TALKED ABOUT ART AND ART SUPPLIES. I HAVE A SON THAT HAS BEEN GETTING INTO DRAWING AND I NEED SOME ADVICE ON THE BEST KIND OF SUPPLIES TO GET. HE TOOK ME TO THE SUPPLIES SECTION AT THE STORE WE WERE AT AND HELPED ME GET THE RIGHT STUFF. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SWEET AND CARING PERSON TO EVERYONE! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TODAY AS YOU REMEMBER HIM! GOD PLEASE WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND THEM AND GUIDE THEM THROUGH TODAY AND AS THEY MOVE FOWARD. IN JESUS'S NAME! AMEN! TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS!

Condolence: Dee and I are very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I much enjoyed working with Steve on various school district math projects. He was a wonderful colleague and friend to share and discuss ideas. I admired his humor, vitality and love of people. He will continue to live on in our hearts and soul. MK, Tara and Brett you are in our thoughts and prayers. .....Craig & Dee Parks

Condolence: MK, I would like to share with you the last time I saw Steve. He was on Silt Mesa picking asparagus to make you a special dinner (his words) before you left to take care of your mother. Steve was sad about your being gone so long. He loved you dearly. What a wonderful husband. My sincere condolences.

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers go out to MK and the Chesley family in this time of sorrow. Even though I hadn't seen Steve and MK since they left Bradshaw I have always carried the memories of the times we shared so many years ago. Steve was a true free spirit and the best friend a person could have. He's in the hands of the Lord now. RIP old friend......

Condolence: In the bottom of an old pond lived some grubs who could not understand why none of their group came back after crawling up the stems of the lilies to the top of the water. They promised each other that the next one who was called to make the upward climb would return and tell what happened to him. Soon one of them felt the impulse to seek the surface; he rested himself on the top of a lily pad and went through a glorious transformation, which made him a dragonfly with beautiful wings. In vain he tried to keep his promise. Flying back and forth over the pond, he peered down on his friends below. Then he realized that even if they could see him they would not recognize such a radiant creature as one of their number.

The fact that we cannot see our family or friends or communicate with them after the transformation, which we call death, is no proof that they cease to exist.

Ours is a creative God, the maker of heaven and earth and all that lives on it. This God who is the giver of life most assuredly has a creative destiny for us beyond death . . . . Walter Dudley Cavert

God Bless the Chesley Family . . . . from a friend and fellow hunter in Nebraska