| Location | Doncaster |
| Age | 27 years |
| Date of Birth | 2/1979 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 8,428 since 24/10/2006 |
| Creator |
Stephen "Steve" Beaumont from Bessacarr, Doncaster (formerly of Scawsby) was killed in a
motorbike accident when a car pulled out on him while he was riding his Ducati 749 on Stripe Road Nr
Tickhill, Doncaster on 1st September 2006 at 11:31am. He was 27.
He breezed through School, whilst working his way up through the Scouts (In fact he was the first
guy in Doncaster (maybe even Yorkshire) who went all the way from the beginning to the end,
achieving his Duke of Edinburgh award and Queen Scout status). He went on to gain a degree in
Geology at Durham University and went on to become an Applied Drilling Technologist (after a few
speedy promotions) for Halliburton Sperry Sun Drilling, a job he enjoyed, but which took him away
from home for two weeks of every month.
He has one younger brother, Andrew and a father Mick who are both motorbike enthusiasts. His mother
Margaret passed away in February 2006 after suffering from MS for many years. Steve was devastated
by this, but was relieved that she was free from pain. I know he will be looking after her now.
Steve got along with everyone he met and was always interested in whatever they had to say. He
REALLY was a golden boy (a fact which we used to joke about!), good at everything he set his mind to
and a lovely, genuine person. He should still be here.
He passed his bike test when he was 21, but had been on or around bikes since he was a nipper - in
fact his first word was "bike". He was always talking about everything bike and reading
up and going on trackdays to make himself a better rider. He worked so hard to buy his dream bike,
a Ducati. I remember a poster of a Ducati 916 being on his wall when I first met him and he said
"I will own a Duke one day". He was on his Ducati just nipping to Tesco to jet wash it to
make sure it was well-cleaned to store it away for the winter when he was killed by a moron who did
not even look before pulling out. He was killed instantly.
He had also bought a 1972 Honda CB350 K4. He was doing it up and was going to race it (well try
to!) in the next classic racing season. Sadly, this wasn't meant to be : (
We had planned a trip to Italy in October starting off in Florence, then moving on to Rome and
finally ending up in Naples/Pompeii. Steve planned alot of this and had researched into all the
places to visit while we were there. He was so excited about going and I couldn't wait to go
there with him. Italy was one of the places we dreamed about living in one day.
Losing Steve was my worst nightmare amplified. Steve was my soul mate. We were together for almost
5 years (would have been 5 years on 26th September) and lived together for 2 and a half of them, but
it felt such a short time. I love him with all my heart. I couldn't believe that I had met
someone I loved so much and had so much in common with, i.e. bikes, music, food, wine etc and a
biker! I had an affinity with bikes since I was a child too, as both my parents ride and always
secretly hoped I would meet someone with a passion for motorcycling and did I! He was my best
friend and he was spanking gorgeous. He made me laugh all the time. He was truthfully hardly ever
without a smile on his face. I don't know what I am going to do without him. I miss him so
much and I really thought we would grow old and grey together. I feel so sorry for him. He had such
a lot to live for and relished every moment as though it was his last. I feel so grateful for the
time we had together and I am glad I made the last 5 years of his life happy ones. Only the best
seem to get taken too early.
This is not goodbye gorgeous. You truly didn't deserve this. I will see you again x
Please write a tribute or light a candle for Steve...
Missing you...
Hi Steve,
I'm missing you so much. I'm having a bad day today. I don't know what I am meant to do. It has only been 2 months and people just expect you to carry on as normal. I'm really missing talking to you. I look back and realise that we talked every day and you would always email me and make an effort to phone me when you were at work, no matter how crappy the rig was. I was so happy when you started working in the office in Aberdeen, as I was always frightened that something would happen to you flying out to the rig on those awful helicopters. I never thought you would die on your bike somehow...
I can't believe that 2 months ago I was (we were) so happy. We never had bad times. The whole 5 years was fantastic and I felt so lucky. Now I just don't want to be here anymore.
I'm so grateful you died a dignified death, as there are so many worse ways to go. I just wish that it had been when were together and old and grey.
Love you gorgeous, more than you know xxx
So sorry...x
You left such a lovely message for my sister in law i had to say hi. She is struggling so much just as you are and i thought it was really nice of you to say something. I cant pretend to know how you are feeling but i know how much im devastated, im so sorry for your loss. It really is true that its the good that die young.
It sounds as though you had something really special, treasure it forever as im sure he did. Take care in all you do. Love Vic xxxx
So very sorry...I got this sent to me..thought it might help you
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in Heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is Eternity, all I've promised you".
Today your life on Earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
Love you...
Went to a bonfire last night at a couple's house that Jo knows. It was good and I tried not to get upset when I thought about you. It is impossible though! You were everything to me. I kept seeing you with a sparkler, messing about with Chloe and Olivia spelling your name etc. There was loads of alcohol there as well, you would have loved it : (
I can't handle you not being here. I've been home a couple of times to check the post and things, but it feels so lonely without you. I believe home is where the heart is and mine feels torn apart. It is our house though and we were so happy there together, so I know I need to go back.
I am not enjoying sleeping on my own. Mum has bought me a "body pillow" to sleep with, but it is not nearly as hairy as you, it doesn't deafen me with the strongest heartbeat I've ever heard and it doesn't wake me up in the morning by snuggling into my neck : (
Bye bye for now baby. I hope you visit me sometime soon. It has been too long...
Love you xxxxx
Our last week...
Friday we travelled to visit my dad in Kent for the weekend.
Saturday we visited Westminster Abbey with dad, had a panini, went to collect Max from work and went for a mexican. We went back to my dad's house and played boys against girls at Trivial Pursuit. You beat me and Max by 1 question. We were gutted!
Sunday, we travelled back home and stopped at the Hare & Tortoise for a some food.
Monday, we went to watch the British Superbikes at Cadwell. It was packed and kept raining on and off, but we still enjoyed it because we were together. We met mum and John on the way back at that picnic spot to see my mum's new car. We had a chinese for dinner, as was tradition after watching bikes.
Tuesday, we had a lie-in. We went to Tesco for some food then Mum came round with Olivia and Chloe. You played with them both on the trampoline and actually picked Olivia up! We went to Meadowhall to do some clothes shopping for you for Italy. You finally bought a brown shirt (after so long telling you it would suit you). You paid half towards a handbag to go with an outfit I had bought for a wedding do on the Friday, as you knew I wanted to look nice for you. In the evening I cooked you spaghetti with seafood, which I wouldn't normally eat alot of, but I knew you liked it.
Wednesday I was back to work, you didn't get home until just before 9pm because you were doing a trackday at Donington with your dad and Robin. You were beaming when you came in, as you had got your knee down for the first time ever! You looked gorgeous in your leathers.
Thursday, I went to work again, you picked me up at 3:30pm and we went to Asda to stock up on a few bits. We spent the evening together just watching tv. I made us steak and home-made wedges (not what we would usually eat) and we had a glass of wine together. It was really cosy : )
Friday morning I got up for work. You stayed in bed for a bit, then got up and had some brekkie. You took me to work and we kissed goodbye. You looked me in the eyes, you looked so happy, kissed me and told me you loved me and I said it back. I remember thinking at the time that we don't usually spend that long saying goodbye in the morning. That look from that morning is imprinted on my brain for eternity. I spoke to you at 10:57am for about 40 seconds. You sounded a bit down, but I didn't ask you how you were, I thought you were just tired. It is only now I realise that you had been called back to work and obviously didn't want to tell me over the phone. You said you had cleaned the car with the jet wash at Tesco and was just cleaning your bikes, which meant taking them to Tesco for jet washing (your final trip). We said we loved each other and you said you'd see me at 3pm. You never made it...
I love you xxx
two months...
Well gorgeous it has been two months today, but it feels like yesterday : (
Everything is just getting harder. I feel so lonely without you to have a giggle with.
I can't believe that you only exist in my memories and my heart.
Saw the Police yesterday, they confirmed that the accident was of no fault of your own, you were within the speed limit etc, which I knew anyway. They said you didn't suffer, which I am grateful for, as you were a wimp when it came to being ill! I still wish you were here though so I could look after you and nurse you back to health...
Love you so much it hurts...
XXXXXX
Your love and respect shines out
Hi Steph, it is clear from the words and tributes on this site that you and Steve shared a deep and treasured love, like my nephew Craig and his wife Claire. It is hard for the ones left behind, to understand the reasons why our loved ones are taken too soon. We like you, are still struggling with the tragic events, made all the harder because we didn't get to say goodbye. It has been a very hard year for you and the rest of Steve's family with the loss of his mother earlier in the year and my heart goes out to you. Just hold both of them close to your heart, the people we love don't really die while we remember them. I just wish we didn't have to go through this pain.....rest in peace steve xx
Still gutted...
Steve, I'm still missing you so much. I know it usually takes something like this to make you realise that you don't know what you have until it's gone, but I knew what I had in you and I miss it so much it's killing me. I am glad you were doing what you loved, but I wish I had had chance to say goodbye...
This world is not the same without you baby and it never will be : (
Love you more than words can express xxxx
hope
steph ,thankyou for the lovely message , it inspires hope in all , i am so sorry for your loss heaven must really be short of angels when they take these young lives . I like my son and your man and his family am a biker ? hope all your lives get better soon RIP stephen meet craig up there xxx craigs mum
know your heartache
we lost my cousin craig on 16th august 2006, he was on his beloved mille so we know how this feels. It breaks my heart to think that another family is going through this. Stephen was obviously very acomplished on his bike like craig and unfortunately the actions of others comes at far too high a price. thinking of you and all the family at this sad time jen xx
if you've got a minute light a candle for craig paterson thanks jen x
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