| 4. | Stephen Lee CHASTEEN was born on 21 Aug 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA (son of Chester Arthur CHASTEEN and Madie Mae MOORE); died on 22 Aug 2007 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. Notes:
U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 Name: Stephen L Chasteen Birth Date: 21 Aug 1940
Address: 9305 SW Bradley Pl, Beaverton, OR, 97008-7968
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
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1967 California Marriage Index, 1960-1985 Name: Julie Astudillo Age: 23 Est. Birth: abt 1944
Spouse Name: Stephen L Chasteen Spouse Age: 26 Date: 22 Jul 1967
Location: San Francisco City
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data: State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
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1986 U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 Name: Stephen L Chasteen Birth Date: 21 Aug 1940 Phone Number: 232-4346
Address:
1414 SE Spokane St # 120, Portland, OR, 97202-6636 (1986)
[8105 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97219-4309]
[2939 SW Collins CT, Portland, OR, 97219-6226 (1993)]
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
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Date: Aug 22, 2007 11:35 PM
Subject: FARWELL TO MY BROTHER STEPHEN LEE CHASTEEN
I talked with Stephen Lee Chasteen' sister-in-law, Shannon, today. She informed me that my brother, Steve, passed away. He was born on 21 August 1940. He was a soldier, a teacher, and business man in Portland OR. He is survived by his wife, Julie, his children: Scotty, Yolanda, Chuck, and Stephen. Steve and Julie were married on 22 Jul 1967 at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA
I am so happy to have attended Scotty's wedding in Las Vegas last February(2006). Steve invited Loretta and me along with my twin brother, John, and his wife, Margaret for lunch at his RV in Las Vegas. Julie fixed a gourmet lunch. We had a great visit.
Stephen had just sold his business and retired full time. He was an avid golfer and collected baseball cards. When Yolanda was involved with softball, he and Julie were deeply involved with managing the ball league and the concession stand supporting the softball league.
When Steve was 11 years old he spent the summer with Loretta and me while I was attending Purdue University. He would caddy for golfers on the Purdue golf course. He is responsible for me becoming a postage stamp collector. I would ask the foreign students to give me the stamps from their letters for him. I would only give him about 50% of the stamps with the idea of giving the others later. Guess what? Later never came.
For the last several days I have told myself that Stephen Lee can't be gone. He is my youngest brother and I'll miss him forever. I had visions that he would kick dirt on my grave. Several times when we would go to walking events in Vancouver, Washington we would stay with Julie and Steve. They were such a happy couple. Julie would prepare a special breakfast for Yolanda. I remember in the early sixties when we bought a lot on 34th Street in Indianapolis next to the house my twin brother was building Steve came over to help me cut down all the undergrowth. We had long talks about his future. At that time he was pursuing a career as a singer. I can't remember if he volunteered for the military or if he was drafted. In any event he was stationed in San Francisco, California where he met the love of his life, Julie Astudillo.
After the military he went to Indiana University. Later he was offered a teaching job in Maryland. For a few weeks he stayed with us in West Springfield, VA. while he looked for a house for him and Julie. I really treasure those memories.
I now remember we went to visit Steve and we all went to the race track where they were racing the sulky. We paid $2 on each and lost it all. It was so much fun. Julie's dad had an entry which we bet on and it was winning when it blew a tire. It was my plan to visit him next spring as part of our 60th wedding celebration.
Paul c Chasteen
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My memory of Uncle Steve was just before he went into the Army. I was less than 10 years old so it has a few holes in it. He lived with Grandma and Grandpa on Ritter Street and he was getting rid of his stuff that he couldn't take with him. There were record albums that he asked if I wanted. He gave me several 45s by Elvis Presley and the LP, Mr. Tambourine Man by the Byrds with Bob Dylan. I just about wore them out listening to them but still have them. He kept his car at our house for a while. It was a maroon Mustang and he gave my sisters and me a ride in it. As others have said, I thought he was incredibly cool. He was only 5 years younger than my dad. But dad didn't drive a Mustang!
Here are a couple old good pictures of Steve. Sorry they are so big, even after reducing them. In RAC4.jpg Steve is the closest person on the right side, in front of my dad. It looks like maybe a Thanksgiving dinner in a garage? I'm guessing Uncle Jack took the picture. Anyone with a memory of that event, speak up.
MMM27.jpg is a church picnic picture, a lot of the Chasteen clan are scattered around. I've found Madie, Chester, Rebecca, Jim [my dad], and Steve. Steve is the child 5th from the left in the front row and I'm guessing he was well under 10 years old by the looks of my dad [over on the end of the front row with a grass stain on his knee!].
Valarie Chasteen Griep
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Thanks for sharing the information about Uncle Steve. I too remember their visit when we lived in Springfield. I think they were at my high school graduation, but maybe they were just visiting at that time.
I remember taking the bus to visit them in Teaneck, NJ when I was in high school. I think this was in 1970 or 1971. I believe they were staying with Julie's parents at the time. I read a book while visiting about a dog or cat that got lost, but made its way back home after a very long journey. It is funny what we remember. I do remember how cool we thought Uncle Steve was back in the early 1960's. He was at Granny C's cabin with us for a visit.
I am sorry that I won't see him again and regret it has been so long since our last visit.
Jann Chasteen Griffths
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I remember Uncle Steve at Grandma & Grandpa's cabin. He brought his guitar and sat and played his guitar and sang to us kids. At least I think he had a guitar. We thought he was "the cat's pajamas." He must have been in his 20s. I thought he was so cool. (I think my sisters did also.) If I remember correctly, he may have been in a band of some kind at that time.
The last time I saw him was when I went to the train station with him in Washington, D.C. (when we lived in West Springfield). I drove his little car back to our house. I was about 17 or 18 and it was an interesting trip driving that sports car through D.C. and back home. I know I was nervous. It may have even been close to rush hour.
Viveca Chasteen Park
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I do remember him during my youth while still living in Indiana. He was very handsome and had a beautiful voice. I loved to listen to him sing and can still hear his voice it in my mind. When he and Julie were married they rented a flat in the city (San Francisco) near the Marina and Wharf district. They didn't own a car and walked or took public transit everywhere. I was attending college in Santa Cruz and they invited me for a visit. Uncle Steve met me downtown near his office and took me out to lunch. I remember we were to meet on the square, downtown. I was very nervous, not being a city girl, and afraid I wouldn't be able to find him, but there he was just where he said he would be. He was so handsome in a perfectly tailored suit, briefcase in hand looking very distinguished with his dark hair and goatee. It was a wonderful weekend; we ate, laughed and walked everywhere. They were the perfect couple and it was clear to me that they were very much in love. My husband, Jeff, was an avid sailor and loved boats. Jeff and I took Uncle Steve on a bay cruise in our 23 Canadian Racing Sloop. He loved being out on the water, caught the fever and bought that boat from us. He was passionate in his endeavors and diligently researched everything he took on.
Uncle Steve was a gentle soul. He had a beautiful smile that warmed every room he entered. His laugh was contagious and he had a delightful sense of humor.
These are my fondest memories of my Uncle Steve.
Janice Nuetzman Torchia
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My name is Paul C Chasteen and Stephen Lee is my youngest brother. After his death I requested some of his relarives that knew him to send me their memories of him. the following are those memories.
I talked with Stephen Lee Chasteen' sister-in-law, Shannon, today. She informed me that my brother, Steve, passed away. He was born on 21 August 1940. He was a soldier, a teacher, and business man in Portland OR. He is survived by his wife, Julie, his children: Scotty, Yolanda, Chuck, and Stephen. Steve and Julie were married on 22 Jul 1967 at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA
I am so happy to have attended Scotty's wedding in Las Vegas last February(2006). Steve invited Loretta and me along with my twin brother, John, and his wife, Margaret for lunch at his RV in Las Vegas. Julie fixed a gourmet lunch. We had a great visit.
Stephen had just sold his business and retired full time. He was an avid golfer and collected baseball cards. When Yolanda was involved with softball, he and Julie were deeply involved with managing the ball league and the concession stand supporting the softball league.
When Steve was 11 years old he spent the summer with Loretta and me while I was attending Purdue University. He would caddy for golfers on the Purdue golf course. He is responsible for me becoming a postage stamp collector. I would ask the foreign students to give me the stamps from their letters for him. I would only give him about 50% of the stamps with the idea of giving the others later. Guess what? Later never came.
For the last several days I have told myself that Stephen Lee can't be gone. He is my youngest brother and I'll miss him forever. I had visions that he would kick dirt on my grave. Several times when we would go to walking events in Vancouver, Washington we would stay with Julie and Steve. They were such a happy couple. Julie would prepare a special breakfast for Yolanda. I remember in the early sixties when we bought a lot on 34th Street in Indianapolis next to the house my twin brother was building Steve came over to help me cut down all the undergrowth. We had long talks about his future. At that time he was pursuing a career as a singer. I can't remember if he volunteered for the military or if he was drafted. In any event he was stationed in San Francisco, California where he met the love of his life, Julie Astudillo.
After the military he went to Indiana University. Later he was offered a teaching job in Maryland. For a few weeks he stayed with us in West Springfield, VA. while he looked for a house for him and Julie. I really treasure those memories.
I now remember we went to visit Steve and we all went to the race track where they were racing the sulky. We paid $2 on each and lost it all. It was so much fun. Julie's dad had an entry which we bet on and it was winning when it blew a tire. It was my plan to visit him next spring as part of our 60th wedding celebration.
Paul c Chasteen
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My memory of Uncle Steve was just before he went into the Army. I was less than 10 years old so it has a few holes in it. He lived with Grandma and Grandpa on Ritter Street and he was getting rid of his stuff that he couldn't take with him. There were record albums that he asked if I wanted. He gave me several 45s by Elvis Presley and the LP, Mr. Tambourine Man by the Byrds with Bob Dylan. I just about wore them out listening to them but still have them. He kept his car at our house for a while. It was a maroon Mustang and he gave my sisters and me a ride in it. As others have said, I thought he was incredibly cool. He was only 5 years younger than my dad. But dad didn't drive a Mustang!
Valarie Chasteen Griep
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Thanks for sharing the information about Uncle Steve. I too remember their visit when we lived in Springfield. I think they were at my high school graduation, but maybe they were just visiting at that time.
I remember taking the bus to visit them in Teaneck, NJ when I was in high school. I think this was in 1970 or 1971. I believe they were staying with Julie's parents at the time. I read a book while visiting about a dog or cat that got lost, but made its way back home after a very long journey. It is funny what we remember. I do remember how cool we thought Uncle Steve was back in the early 1960's. He was at Granny C's cabin with us for a visit.
I am sorry that I won't see him again and regret it has been so long since our last visit.
Jann Chasteen Griffths
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I remember Uncle Steve at Grandma & Grandpa's cabin. He brought his guitar and sat and played his guitar and sang to us kids. At least I think he had a guitar. We thought he was "the cat's pajamas." He must have been in his 20s. I thought he was so cool. (I think my sisters did also.) If I remember correctly, he may have been in a band of some kind at that time.
The last time I saw him was when I went to the train station with him in Washington, D.C. (when we lived in West Springfield). I drove his little car back to our house. I was about 17 or 18 and it was an interesting trip driving that sports car through D.C. and back home. I know I was nervous. It may have even been close to rush hour.
Viveca Chasteen Park
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I do remember him during my youth while still living in Indiana. He was very handsome and had a beautiful voice. I loved to listen to him sing and can still hear his voice it in my mind. When he and Julie were married they rented a flat in the city (San Francisco) near the Marina and Wharf district. They didn't own a car and walked or took public transit everywhere. I was attending college in Santa Cruz and they invited me for a visit. Uncle Steve met me downtown near his office and took me out to lunch. I remember we were to meet on the square, downtown. I was very nervous, not being a city girl, and afraid I wouldn't be able to find him, but there he was just where he said he would be. He was so handsome in a perfectly tailored suit, briefcase in hand looking very distinguished with his dark hair and goatee. It was a wonderful weekend; we ate, laughed and walked everywhere. They were the perfect couple and it was clear to me that they were very much in love. My husband, Jeff, was an avid sailor and loved boats. Jeff and I took Uncle Steve on a bay cruise in our 23 Canadian Racing Sloop. He loved being out on the water, caught the fever and bought that boat from us. He was passionate in his endeavors and diligently researched everything he took on. Uncle Steve was a gentle soul. He had a beautiful smile that warmed every room he entered. His laugh was contagious and he had a delightful sense of humor. These are my fondest memories of my Uncle Steve.
Janice Nuetzman Torchia
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2007 Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008 Name: Stephen L Chasteen Age: 67
Birth Date: 1940 Death Date: 22 Aug 2007 Death Place: Clackamas
Source Citation: Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 2007.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
Original data: State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998. Salem, OR, USA: Oregon State Archives and Records Center.
Oregon Death Indexes, 1903-1970. Salem, OR, USA: Oregon State Library.
Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008. Salem, OR, USA: Oregon State Library.
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2007 Social Security Death Index Name: Stephen L. Chasteen Last Residence: 97219 Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
Born: 21 Aug 1940 Died: 22 Aug 2007 State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1956-1957)
Source Citation: ; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: 1956-1957.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
Stephen married Janice Louise GALLION [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Chester Arthur CHASTEEN was born on 29 Aug 1908 in Milledgeville, Lincoln, Kentucky, USA (son of James Raymond CHASTEEN and Ida Belle PHELPS); died on 06 Jan 1994 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA; was buried in Jan 1994 in Cherokee Memorial Park/Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA. 
Madie Mae MOORE was born on 26 Feb 1904 in Cementville, Indiana, USA (daughter of Andrew Jackson MOORE and Anna Annie YARBROUGH); died on 11 Oct 1995 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA; was buried on 16 Oct 1995 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, USA. 