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VAN DER STARRE, Steven William

Born April 4, 1975. Passed away September 14, 2026.


Passed away suddenly in Dubbo on September 14, 2026.

Aged 51 years

Dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Ebony.

Cherished and devoted father of Will and Maya.

Loved son of Helen and Walter, brother and brother-in-law of Chris and Tamara,

Tim and Bronwyn, Nick and Maryanne, Jye and Elley and their families.

Adored by his dogs Lola, Sadie and Mabel.

The journey has ended, but the memories made along the way will last forever

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Family and friends of STEVEN are invited to attend a Funeral Service celebrating

his life in the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Pde Warrnambool

on FRIDAY (October 2) commencing at 3.00p.m.

Private cremation

Please click this link to watch Steven's Funeral Service stream

 

Funeral notice


Service

Friday October 02, 2026, 3:00pm

Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool

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Cemetery location

Geelong Cemetery, 141 Ormond Road, East Geelong

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  1. So hard to believe

    Deepest thoughts go to Eb, Will and Maya.

    Such a legend lost, ride on mate.
    RIP legend.

    Sam Newell

    Sam Newell

    September 26, 2026 4:33 pm

  2. Deepest condolences to Ebony, Will and Maya. There are no words, just shock.

    Dave Storer

    September 24, 2026 6:44 am

  3. Deepest condolences to Ebony, Will, Maya & families. Thoughts are with you all on this very sad occasion.

    Lisa Fitzgerald

    September 22, 2026 11:14 am

  4. Life can be cruel sometimes, the world was a better place for having you in it Starre.

    Thank you for your friendship, humour, honesty, mentorship, loyalty and for always reminding me the value of the important things in life - “family, friends and ARB”

    You always had time for everyone and genuinely cared.

    It was a privilege to know you, work with you and to call you a friend.

    I listened finally, the wheels are rotated

    Forever remembered, never forgotten- rest easy big Starre, love ya mate.

    Condolences to Ebony, Will, Maya & all of Steve’s family & friends.

    Kyall

    Kyall Timms

    September 21, 2026 6:34 pm

  5. Condolences to Ebony, Will and Maya

    Anita Ward

    September 21, 2026 5:40 am

  6. I find it hard to comprehend, for such a fit bloke that was always the last to surface after a dive that you’re gone way too early.
    A real privilege to know you, work, travel, fish & dive together.
    Thanks for your friendship, the chats, the crays, your help at work and home. A true gentlemen and legend, one of the best, who will be truly missed.
    My heart goes out to Ebony, Will and Maya. His mum, dad and families. May God bless your soul.

    Marty Buckland

    September 20, 2026 9:00 am

  7. Deepest sympathy to Helen, Walter and family on the deep loss. May my God be with him!

    David Atkinson & Family

    September 20, 2026 12:13 am

  8. To Helen and Walter and families.
    Sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Steven.

    Glenda and Brian McGennan and families.

    Brian McGennan

    September 19, 2026 9:12 pm

  9. Condolences and prayers to Ebony and family.
    My thoughts are with you all.

    Dianne Anderton

    September 19, 2026 8:50 pm

  10. So sad.we had some great times cave diving many trips over to Mt Gambier back in the day.you will be missed mate.RIP Stevie.

    Roger Fary

    September 19, 2026 9:33 am

  11. This news seems like a bad dream & not real. We are absolutely heartbroken on this news of Steve’s passing. All our wonderful soccer tournaments away, bbq’s, catch ups and our new camping adventures together. You will be so missed in all our lives. Ebony,Will, Maya & family sending you all our love and support. Miss you always Marc, Sherrin, Samuel, Jordan & Lukas xoxo

    Sherrin Boyle

    September 18, 2026 3:33 pm