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Steven A. Boring

Steven “Steve” Andrew Boring passed away in his sleep on February 18, 2024 at his home in Kill Devil Hills. He is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Diane Doss Boring, his 3 daughters; Shelly Brown (Tim), Joanna Minnick (Paul) and Katie Boring, his 5 grandchildren Connor, Emma, Lauren, Katie and Zach as well as his siblings Richard “Dick” Boring, Patricia Moore and Betsy Scott. He is predeceased by his father George R. Boring, Jr, his mother Anne Gertrude Boring (nee Tetreault) and his sister Marsha Kyle.
Steve spent his life learning how things worked, taking them apart then putting them back together. In adulthood he made a career of it by becoming a Mechanical Engineer. After working for others for a number of years he started his own business, Mechatronic Solutions, in 1994. It is from Mechatronic Solutions that he retired in 2011 when he moved from Odenton, Maryland to retire here in Kill Devil Hills.
Steve enjoyed spending time on his boat whether it be cruising around the canals, speeding through the sound or catching up with his friends on the sand bar. He made fast friends with other patrons of the old Colington Pizza and enjoyed having lunch at the Black Pelican. To fulfill his childhood dream of working at a hardware store, Steve got a part time job at Ace Hardware in Kitty Hawk just so he could be in the environment he enjoyed. In the water and weather of the Outer Banks is where he found contentment.
Steve was a two-time cancer survivor who showed his friends and family what the true meaning of resiliency is. Since his first diagnosis in 2017 and through the countless surgeries and chemo treatments he never stopped living the life he worked so hard for. He fought harder than anyone ever expected and longer than anyone could believe. While doing so, he never complained. Not even once.
His family and friends will miss him immensely. We will think of him whenever the weather is sunny and 90*, when we see a Pabst beer, when the Baltimore Ravens play, and when we hear the music of Fleetwood Mac or The Moody Blues. He left an indelible mark on everyone he knew and we are thankful for the time we had with him.
Please share an expression of comfort with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences
Katie Boring, I am so sorry for your loss. The Shipley clan loves you and we are all thinking of you and your family.
So sorry for your loss! My condolences are with you and sending light and love for healing.
Katie, we are so sorry for your loss of your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. We will be praying for you all. We love you! Bill and Cindy
My heart is with you all during this very difficult time. Your dad was vibrant and he fought a great battle. May he now rest in peace pain-free.
Diane and family — what a lovely tribute to Steve. He did know how to enjoy life for sure. I am glad he is at peace. I’m sure he’s up with his friends who have left this earth and raising a glass! My love to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. The days ahead will be difficult, but I hope you will have much love and comfort surrounding all of you.
So sorry for you and the girls Diane. RIP Steve.
My condolences to the family. I've worked with Joanna (daughter) since 2011. Though I never met her Dad I feel like I knew him and her Mom because of all the great things that Joanna shared with me about her family. He was definitely a fighter, I know that you all have fond memories of him, because I do and I didn't know. The family is in my prayers now and always.
Dear Diane and family, So sorry you lost such a good guy. May you find peace in your memories. Love Carole
Diane, Katie, Shelly, Joanna and Family~ This is a beautiful tribute. He will always be with you. Sending love to all.
Joanna & Family - I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a keeper - that’s for sure. Such a kind, interesting, and intelligent man. I’m glad you got to be with him. Xoxo
The Farrow Twins have known Patricia and the Boring family since we were in 2nd grade - 70+years. My condolences go out to Steve's family and all of the surviving Borings. All my love-Lynn
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May his memory always be for a blessing. 🙏💕😘
I worked with Steve at Ace and will always remember him. He still dropped by once in a while to visit and I always enjoyed seeing him. He never gave up that spark of life. Loved the guy!
It was a privilege to have known Steve. His attitude to life, his inner strength and his willingness always to be of help are lessons for us all. Diane, you and the family are in my thoughts.
Diane, I am extremely sorry and saddened to learn that we lost Steve! My deep & heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family. He was the best Vice Mayor and I will miss him. God bless
He was a great Big Brother! I learned a lot from him and he will live on in my heart. The wonderful family he leaves behind is his gift to us.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to get to know him as a regular back in the old Colington Pizza days. Steve was a great guy and will be very missed.
Steve's positive attitude , inspiring impact on those around him and love for his community is still felt and spoken about at his local Ace hardware in Kitty Hawk . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all , his family.
We are so sorry to read this! We worked with Steve for many years. He was a great easy going friend. Always happy! Rick and Lynne
Katie Boring, I am so sorry for your loss. The Shipley clan loves you and we are all thinking of you and your family.
So sorry for your loss! My condolences are with you and sending light and love for healing.
Katie, we are so sorry for your loss of your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. We will be praying for you all.
We love you!
Bill and Cindy
My heart is with you all during this very difficult time. Your dad was vibrant and he fought a great battle. May he now rest in peace pain-free.
Diane and family — what a lovely tribute to Steve. He did know how to enjoy life for sure. I am glad he is at peace. I’m sure he’s up with his friends who have left this earth and raising a glass! My love to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. The days ahead will be difficult, but I hope you will have much love and comfort surrounding all of you.
So sorry for you and the girls Diane. RIP Steve.
My condolences to the family. I’ve worked with Joanna (daughter) since 2011. Though I never met her Dad I feel like I knew him and her Mom because of all the great things that Joanna shared with me about her family. He was definitely a fighter, I know that you all have fond memories of him, because I do and I didn’t know. The family is in my prayers now and always.
Dear Diane and family,
So sorry you lost such a good guy. May you find peace in your memories. Love Carole
Diane, Katie, Shelly, Joanna and Family~
This is a beautiful tribute. He will always be with you. Sending love to all.
Joanna & Family –
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a keeper – that’s for sure. Such a kind, interesting, and intelligent man. I’m glad you got to be with him. Xoxo
The Farrow Twins have known Patricia and the Boring family since we were in 2nd grade – 70+years. My condolences go out to Steve’s family and all of the surviving Borings. All my love-Lynn
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May his memory always be for a blessing. 🙏💕😘
I worked with Steve at Ace and will always remember him. He still dropped by once in a while to visit and I always enjoyed seeing him. He never gave up that spark of life. Loved the guy!
It was a privilege to have known Steve. His attitude to life, his inner strength and his willingness always to be of help are lessons for us all. Diane, you and the family are in my thoughts.
Diane, I am extremely sorry and saddened to learn that we lost Steve! My deep & heartfelt condolences goes out to you and your family. He was the best Vice Mayor and I will miss him. God bless
He was a great Big Brother! I learned a lot from him and he will live on in my heart. The wonderful family he leaves behind is his gift to us.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to get to know him as a regular back in the old Colington Pizza days. Steve was a great guy and will be very missed.
Steve’s positive attitude , inspiring impact on those around him and love for his community is still felt and spoken about at his local Ace hardware in Kitty Hawk . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all , his family.
We are so sorry to read this! We worked with Steve for many years. He was a great easy going friend. Always happy!
Rick and Lynne