Stephen Wayne Hyde

In Loving Memory of Stephen Wayne Hyde

11/15/1980 – 04/01/2021

Stephen passed away on April 1st at the young age of 40 from complications from alcohol in the family home while he slept.

Stephen was born in San Diego, Ca. where he attended elementary school and grew up going to the beach, hiking and camping in the mountains and the desert. After his parents divorced he went to live with his brother and dad until 1994 when he went to live in Bremerton with his mom after his dad was killed in a car accident, his brother joined him 9 months later.

Stephen attended Bremerton High School where his favorite class was TV production. Working in T.V. behind the scenes was a childhood dream of his and when he graduated in 1999 he received a scholarship to Bates Tech. College where he graduated a few years later as a Television Broadcast Engineer. He went to work for Channel 13 and continued working for Bates at Public T.V.

When the economy fell apart, Stephen lost his jobs and moved back to Bremerton to live with his mom, her boyfriend and a family friend.

Despite fighting depression, Stephen tried to keep busy by hiking and riding his bike on the trails and in the parks around Kitsap. He would video his trips talking about the scenery, plants and wildlife he saw, and then post it online under Stephen Hyde’s Adventures. He also fell in love with Karaoke, he loved singing the music of the 70’s and could really get the crowd involved. He also loved listening to his police scanner and would post what was happening online. He loved his cats Mid-nite and Nutter-Butter.

Stephen was preceeded in death by his dad Ron Hyde, his Grandmother and Grandfather Hyde of San Diego, his Grandmother Clause of San Diego, his Grandfather Skirving of Bremerton and his Aunt Susie of San Diego.

He is survived by his mom Connie Hyde (Kerry) of Bremerton, his brother Jeffrey of Bremerton, family members Gary Hyde, John Skirving, and extended family that were there to help him till the end; Judy, Cinnamon & Daveon, Jenny, Katrina, and many more, he was loved by everyone and will be missed.

Please join us for a celebration of Stephen’s life on Saturday, April 17th at 3pm at Evergreen Park. Please join us! There will be food, water and soda (and you are welcome to bring either). And PLEASE, no alcohol. Facemasks are optional, but have them with you.