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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Leave a tributeAn emotional and moving thing to happen to Steve and his wonderful family
Although I havnt seen you for 13 yrs mate you will forever be remembered
A good person taken way too soon
So regretting I was unable to be at your farewell mate
Condolences to his familyOctober 03, 2026 11:12 am
Beautiful service - Rest in Peace Steve. My deepest love to Eb, Will and Maya.
Love always MarelleOctober 02, 2026 5:00 pm
Beautiful service (I watched streamed) Rest easy Steve, such a beautiful human. My deepest love to Eb, Will and Maya. Love always Marellexxxxx
October 02, 2026 4:04 pm
Glad I got the chance to meet you while it lasted
October 02, 2026 2:18 pm
Steve I have never met a more kind hearted strong man who just wanted to help others. You have helped me so much over the years that we have known each you will never know. As most at Lochard know I have had many health issues over the years and you supported me through all of that whenever you could. I still cherish the bear hugs you supplied when I returned to work after an extended period of leave. I also loved the support you gave me when I was under the pump at work, the trust that you showed me was enormous and meant so much to me.
I feel so guilty that a man of your stature leaves this world before me.
My heartfelt condolences to Steve's family and immediate close friends.
The world has lost a true angel and you will be truly missed and never, ever forgotten.
I miss you mate.
WarrenOctober 02, 2026 1:47 pm
You meet a lot of people as you travel through life & some remain in your heart & mind forever. Steve was one of those people - large in voice, character & spirit, he was a rock and will be greatly missed.
Sincere condolences to Ebony, Will & Maya.October 02, 2026 1:21 pm
Dear Helen, heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, I am so sorry you have to carry this sadness. Unfortunately I find I am unable to attend this afternoon’s funeral. I send my sincere condolences, we don’t ever expect our friends to deal with such an event. I send my love.
October 02, 2026 1:05 pm
The true joy of travelling is not the sights you see, but the people you meet along the way, and the freindships you form.
I was priviged to meet Steve along the way, share wonderful experiences and form one of those special freindships.
His passing is a true loss to everyone who has called him a freind.
My condolences to those closest to him, those left behind, he was truely great person, a gentleman.
October 02, 2026 11:10 am
Helen, Walter & family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Please know I am thinking of you! 💐
Heather BridgmanOctober 02, 2026 8:13 am
Eb,will,maya,grace,Helen, Walter n families Barry, Robyn, Nick, Maryanne, jye,elley, Ezra,Henry, vera n Nancy n families thinking of you all at this sad time on the passing of Steve,deepest sympathy ros,Barry n families
October 01, 2026 10:27 pm
Dear Ebony, Will, Maya and Steve’s family.
Thinking of you all, as you farewell Steve, a precious husband, Dad, son and friend.
Warmest regards, hugs and prayers.
Lauren Borthwick.October 01, 2026 8:42 pm
Steve,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your passing. You were a kind person, a great colleague, and someone whose presence made a positive difference to those around you. I am grateful for the time we shared and the memories we created. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace, Steve.
September 30, 2026 8:24 pm
Mate, we are all still in disbelief. It just doesn’t seem fair. If life took people according to the way they conducted themselves and the good they brought to others, you would have been the last to go.
You were such a genuine gentleman in every sense of the word. You had unwavering integrity, treated everyone with respect and took a sincere interest in the people around you. Whenever you heard something good about someone’s life, your genuine response was always, “Ahh, that’s great,” and when you agreed with something, it was a warm and certain, “Absolutely.” They were simple words, but the way you said them showed how genuinely pleased you were for others. You made people feel valued and left a lasting impression on all of us who were fortunate enough to know you.
Our hearts go out to Eb, Will and Maya
Rest easy, brother.
Pete , Chantal & FamilySeptember 30, 2026 6:27 am
Dear Ebony, Will and Maya, sending our thoughts for all of you
Janelle, Jakob, Gemma and Mason xxSeptember 29, 2026 7:28 pm
Ebony , Will Maya and extended families , our thoughts are with you all at this extremely hard time . Love and strength to you all .
Jo , Stuart ,Charlotte , Bridie and Nicola PoynerSeptember 28, 2026 7:35 pm
Words will never express our heartfelt sympathy we have for you on the loss of your amazing father and husband. He was Truly a lovely man.
His love for you all was so strong..... you could see it in his eyes and actions. 🫂 ❤️
He still does have that love and protection, only now hes your guardian from above 😢💔🫂❤️🩹🪽
All my love Caz xxSeptember 28, 2026 5:36 pm
So hard to believe
Deepest thoughts go to Eb, Will and Maya.
Such a legend lost, ride on mate.
RIP legend.Sam Newell
September 26, 2026 4:33 pm
Deepest condolences to Ebony, Will and Maya. There are no words, just shock.
September 24, 2026 6:44 am
Deepest condolences to Ebony, Will, Maya & families. Thoughts are with you all on this very sad occasion.
September 22, 2026 11:14 am
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
September 21, 2026 6:34 pm
Condolences to Ebony, Will and Maya
September 21, 2026 5:40 am
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.September 20, 2026 9:00 am
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Walter and family on the deep loss. May my God be with him!
September 20, 2026 12:13 am
To Helen and Walter and families.
Sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Steven.Glenda and Brian McGennan and families.
September 19, 2026 9:12 pm
Condolences and prayers to Ebony and family.
My thoughts are with you all.September 19, 2026 8:50 pm
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.
September 19, 2026 9:33 am
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
September 18, 2026 3:33 pm