Stephen B. Foley

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Foley, Stephen B. Age 49, of Minneapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a large contingency of devastated friends and family members. Steve had a heart of gold and was the master of bad puns, corny jokes and a penchant for extreme honesty when a gentle fib would have sufficed. A longtime rock n' roll drummer, Steve lived the dream, moving that drum kit from his mom's garage to playing at the renowned Longhorn, First Avenue and 7th Street Entry to playing with The Replacements on their farewell tour. Steve also played with other notable Minneapolis bands Bash and Pop, Wheelo, Curtiss A, Trailer Trash, Routine 11, Things That Fall Down and Snaps. Steve also loved the outdoors, running with his dog Lulu, rollerblading and hanging out at the Bryn Mawr Coffee Shop. Steve is survived by his brother, Kevin and sisters, Colleen, Anne, Barb (Tom Fischer), Ellen (Bruce Velich) and Jennifer (Rob Robello); stepbrother, Mark Carlson; stepmother, Clare Foley; Kristen Arden Foley; Mary Altman; aunts, Marguerite and Kay; uncles, Richard, Bill and Clair; cousins, and most importantly, his special nieces and nephews, Tucker, Jack, Ellie, Nick, Will, Cole, Natalie, Ruby, Emily, Baye, Lexi and Frankie. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Foley and his father, Joseph Foley. The family would like to thank Steve's close and loyal group of longtime friends for their support. Service Friday, 12 noon, with visitation beginning at 11 AM at Washburn- McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 50th St. & Hwy 100. A picnic gathering will follow at Bryn Mawr Meadows Park. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on August 27, 2008