"Steve Wardle, FHHS Class of '73, passed away peacefully on August 4th.  Steve and I were close at Fort Hunt and we attended Northern Virginia Community College, as well as Radford College together. He was my dormitory roommate at Radford in 1976 and a member of my wedding party in 1982.  Steve was a loyal friend and a fun and thoughtful guy.  He had a lot of charisma, even charm at times, and really knew how to liven up a conversation or a party.  He will be missed - and remembered - by all those that knew him.

Steve's brother, Don was FHHS Class of 1970, and he provided this obituary for Steve, his only brother:

- Joe Gililland, FHHS '73 "

OBITUARY

Steven Jed Wardle

November 15, 1955 – August 4, 2014

Steven Jed Wardle, 58, passed away due to natural causes on August 4, 2014, at his residence in Taylorsville, Utah.  Steve was born in Ashiya, Japan, on November 15, 1955, the third child of Donald LaVere Wardle and Lucile Smith.  Raised in Virginia, he graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, Class of 1973.  He also attended Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Steve worked most of his adult life in the restaurant business, working his way up through various positions until becoming manager or co-owner at several restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area.  He enjoyed reading, skiing and riding his bicycle, and was an avid supporter of the Washington Redskins football team.  Although he experienced many difficulties in life, he was thoughtful and friendly and had a big heart.  He was especially fond of his nieces and nephew and their children.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents and sister Lana Ruth.  Survived by brother Donald R. Wardle, Riverton, Utah.

The family wishes to thank the professional and caring staff of Premier Funeral Services of Salt Lake City for their loving service to Steve.

Graveside services and interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, August 11, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.