Steve Bame

"sunspot the Dragon,

Fearless Leader of Space Patrol,

At your Service."

Steve Allen Bame, AKA "Hippie Steve" passed from this earth on Saturday Septemberr 20th, 2025 at the age of 82 after a long illness.

He had a very traditional upbringing in Findlay, Ohio where he spent many long hours hunting, fishing and studying the natural world in the woods and lakes around him as well as hot rodding and carousing around the county with his friends.

As a young man he moved West and created a new life for himself by relying on his diverse skills to support himself doing work that was suited to his personality and that he really enjoyed.

Antique dealer, leather worker, antler peace pipe maker, fisherman, pool shark and more, he was truly a force of nature with a fine scientific mind, quick wit, and on occasion a quick temper.

He was extroverted and charismatic, with many friends, especially at the numerous swap meets that he attended throughout the southwest with his long time companion, Sue Perlman. He loved buying, selling and trading and was always generous with his time and extensive knowledge in the many areas of the antique world.

In his later years he was known all around town for the unique hat that he made sporting local bird feathers and odd furry animal faces.

He is pre-deceased y his parents, Rolland and Treva Bame and survived by Sue, plus his brother Jim, his son KEn, daughter Sonia, and grandson Hans.

He will be sorely missed by the many who knew him during his long life.