Stephen Singleton

Stephen Hart Singleton, 60, passed away in his sleep on Easter Sunday, 9 April 2012, in Westminster, Colorado. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Colonel John Edwin Singleton United States Army, retired and his mother, Doris Ludelia Singleton. He is survived by his son, Robert Neil Singleton of Homosassa, Florida, and by his sister, Margaret Stone Wilson of Castle Pines, Colorado.Steve-as he was known to friends and family—was born at Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland, on 31 October 1951. As the son of an Army officer, he grew up in many places, including Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Okinawa, Japan; Newport News, Virginia; Athens, Greece; and El Paso, Texas, where he graduated from Eastwood High School in 1969.

Steve moved to Denver, Colorado, in the early 1970s. He began his 34-year career with the railroad around 1975. He worked in an administrative role for the Denver Rio Grande Railroad, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Except for a one-and-a-half year assignment to Omaha, Nebraska, he was headquartered in Denver throughout his railroad career. He retired in 2009. Steve was also—and perhaps foremost—an accomplished blues, and rock 'n' roll guitarist. He played professionally with many bands, including

• Hank Evans & Banana Band, 1969-70
• Westbrook, 1971-75
• Pat Garrett & The Country Outlaws, 1976-79
• Mischief, 1980-83
• Tom Black, 1984, 85
• Bob Ellis & Midnight Special, 1985, 86
• Heartbeats, 1986-88
• Heartbeats II, 1988, 89
• Nightbeats featuring Ted and Frank, 1989, 90
• Squeezers, 1990
• Wolfgang, 1990-97
• Joe Friday, 2000
• Hammerin Hanks, 2001

Steve was a man of gentle demeanor. He spoke harshly to no one. He was a devoted father to his son, Rob, and a devoted brother to his sister, Maggie, with whom he stayed in close contact throughout his life. He was a loyal friend—patient, sensitive, and caring. He took great pleasure in music, especially the blues, and in seeking out the best green chili; hanging with Max, his English Bulldog; and chatting with his many friends. A woman with whom Steve had an enduring friendship spoke for all his friends and family when she said, "There is reason to celebrate…Steve was a wonderful friend and a wonderful man. He had a heart as big as the universe. And his loss has created a hole equally large. Time will heal, and the memories will remain."

Steve Singleton will be missed.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held at the home of his sister, Maggie Wilson, on Saturday, April 21, 2012 between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.