by Greg Laurie
Malibu Barbi – Barbara Minty was a Ford Model who was almost half of Steve McQueen’s age, but they had a true connection of the heart, mind and soul. They first settled in Malibu, where this photo was taken. McQueen appears to be happy and in love. Courtesy of Barbara Minty McQueen.
Here Comes the Sun – The very first picture Barbara Minty took of Steve McQueen, circa 1977. The setting was the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, and the backlight of the sun makes McQueen appear almost ethereal and vulnerable. Courtesy of Barbara Minty McQueen.
Wedding Day – The exchange of wedding vows between Steve McQueen and Barbara Minty on January 16, 1980 officially made them man and wife. Reverend Leslie Miller of the Ventura Missionary Church, married the two and received a dozen fresh farm eggs for his services. Courtesy of Barbara Minty McQueen.
Bible Cover – The ninety-page New Testament Bible that evangelist Billy Graham gave to Steve McQueen days before his passing. It became his proudest possession in his final days and McQueen was clutching it when he passed. Courtesy of Marshall Terrill.
Inscription – Billy Graham’s inscription in Steve McQueen’s Bible read: “To my friend Steve McQueen, may God bless and keep you always. Billy Graham, Philippians 1:6. November 3, 1980. Courtesy of Marshall Terrill.
A Star in the Sky – On June 12, 1986, Steve McQueen was inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But on Nov. 7, 1980, the day he died, his name was written into the Lamb’s Book of Life. Courtesy of Marshall Terrill.
Last Photo – Steve McQueen having coffee, reading the newspaper and enjoying an open fire in a lit smudge pot in the backyard of his Santa Paula home. Barbara Minty McQueen said it was his favorite part of the day. She took this last photo of him in late spring 1980. Courtesy of Barbara Minty McQueen.
Christmas 2016, Jonathan, Brittni, Allie, Rylie, Cathe, Christopher, Greg, Lucy, Stella, Brittany, Robbie
Greg in his military school uniform.
Greg, age 6, hanging out with his brother Doug.
Greg and his mom (Charlene) sometime in the 1950s.
Greg and Cathe Laurie, late 1970s.
Laurie’s two sons, Christopher and Jonathan. Hawaii, 2004.
Greg and Cathe Laurie, 2017.