Obituaries

Steven Edward Harris

Steven Edward Harris of Ashburn VA died Thursday, June 29, 2023, after a battle with Melodysplastic Syndrome known as MDS (a cancer of the bone marrow causing the production of red and white blood cells and platelets to not do their jobs). He was diagnosed with MDS on May 25, 2023.

Steven was born in his grandmother’s feather bed in King’s Lynn England on August 26, 1950. Steve was the eldest of 5 children born to Charles and Gwynneth Harris. Steve’s father served in the U.S. Army-Air Force and was stationed overseas and in the U.S.during his military career. Growing up, Steve became accustomed to moving and excelled with a competitive approach to sports and education. This served him well no matter where he lived throughout his 72 years.

Steven is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Scott Harris, his daughter, Jennifer Harris Hedrick Castrovinci and husband Marc, grandson Mace Hedrick and Mace’s father, Daniel Hedrick. He leaves his sister Shirley Mastria and Jimmy, sister Bev Hicks and Doug, sister Lynne Johnson, and brother Roger Harris along with numerous nieces and nephews as well as close friends, old and new.

Steven was a 1973 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. He accepted a job with Vepco following college graduation. He was always excited to move to new challenges and jobs throughout Virginia with his family while always learning the varied operations of Vepco as it became Dominion Energy during his 38-year career. Steve retired in 2010 as Manager Distribution Construction North/West Region.

Retirement for Steve was about pursuing his passion for GOLF. Whether a high or low score, a shot into the woods or sand trap, inclement weather or sunshine, Steve loved golf! He looked forward to weekly golf trips to play courses throughout Virginia. He marked the calendar each year for annual trips with golf buddies during the year including Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Williamsburg, Ocean City, and even Luray Virginia. Steve never did make that golf course “Hole-in-One” during his many rounds with his clubs and that dimpled golf ball.

Steve celebrated all his golf buddies “Hole-in-One” achievements. However, I could see that Steve’s friendships, jokes, quick wit, and happy nature showed his own “People-Hole-in-One” when he looked forward to a chance to play the game with you, his friends, as v the regular people interactions he enjoyed as an adult be it work or play. He curated unique “PeopleHole-in-One” with important long-standing relationships be it collea work, retirees, family, friends and even chance encounters with everyday people nowhere he found himself. Each interaction with Steve really was a daily “Hole -in -On we should all be so lucky!

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Loudon Funeral Chapel and Crematory located in Leesburg Virginia on Catoctin Circle.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in Steve’s honor to the following: Stream Valley Veterinary Hospital - 42902 Waxpool Road - Ashburn VA 20148Blue Ridge Hospice - 333 West Cork Street #405 - Winchester VA 22601Loudoun Hunger Relief - 750 Miller Drive Suite 110 - Leesburg VA 20175

Cheri Lee Brundige

Cheri Lee Brundige passed away on May 28, 2023 in Leesburg, Virgina after a prolonged series of health issues.

Cheri was a special person, well loved by all who knew her. She had an infectious laugh, a mischievous grin, a wry sense of humor, and a tremendous amount of empathy and compassion that came through to anyone who came in contact with her. Despite life throwing her a few curveballs in her later years, she never lost her positive attitude and her desire to place the feelings and wellbeing of others above her own. She will be deeply missed by her many friends and family.

Cheri was born in Sterling, Colorado on November 12, 1948, to Glendora and Willard Bamford. She grew up in Haxtun, Colorado with her brothers Gary and Kevin. She attended Haxtun High School and married high school sweetheart Bill Brundige in November 1968. They enjoyed many adventures together as Bill played football at the University of Colorado and then with the Washington D.C. profes- sional football team (now the Commanders). Cheri loved Virginia, where she and Bill settled after college. For many years they owned and managed a restaurant in Purcellville known as The Huddle. After she and Bill parted ways and closed the Huddle, she decided to become a realtor and began what proved to be a long career in the real estate industry.

In the mid-1980s, Cheri decided to move back to Colorado for a few years to spend more time with her niece Josie and her nephew Josh, who adored her. After they grew up, the lure of her friends in northern Virginia proved to be irresistible, and she moved back to Leesburg where she spent the rest of her life, working in the real estate industry, most recently for Kathy Colville & Associates realty company. In Virginia she also reunited with her second family, who brought her so much joy. Cheri was considered a part of her long-term friend, Beverly O’Toole’s, family. She was called “Aunt Cheri” and was Godmother to the Grandkids of the Volley (Maryland) and Hope (Virginia) families. She had many interests and hobbies, but none could compare to her love of animals, particularly cats. She had many feline friends over the years, including Sybil, Callie, Yoda and Mallory. Life was very good if you were one of Cheri’s cats! It was also very good if you were one of her many friends.

Cheri was preceded in death by her parents, Glendora & Willard Bamford; by her brothers Gary and Kevin; by grandparents, Etta & Glenn Groover and Mary & Lee Bamford; and by ex-husband and friend, Bill Brundige. She is survived by her niece Josie Nusz & her husband Greg; her nephew Josh Bamford; her sister-in-law Vicki Bamford; aunt Mary Ellen Vetto; beloved cousin and close friend, Britt Banks; best friend Beverly O’Toole, her children (Karen Volley & Brian Hope), their spouses (Beau Volley & Michelle Hope) and Beverly’s 5 grandkids (Garrett, Mason & Carys Volley; Autumn & Olivia Hope); along with many other cousins, family members, work colleagues and friends.

As mentioned, Cheri was an ardent animal lover. And in that vein, the family requests that any memorial gifts be sent in Cheri’s name to the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington. In addition, donations can be made to the ASPCA or the American Diabetes Association.