Stephen “Steve” A. Roberts, age 66, of Hacienda Heights, CA, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at his sons home in Anaheim, CA.
He was born on July 31, 1949, in Hays to Harold Fredric and Eleanor (Lang) Roberts. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1967. He then joined the United States Navy.
He served his country for four years, from 1967 to 1971, as a Machinist Mate on board the aircraft carriers USS Ticonderoga (CV-17) and the USS Bennington (CV-20). He made two WESTPAC cruises to Viet Nam where his ship provided aircraft for bombing missions and close air cover for ground support of the Marines. While in the Navy, he married Relenda Coward and they had two children, Rebecca Dawn and Corey Wayne.
He worked as a machinist in the Los Angeles area following his discharge and eventually owned his own shop in Walnut, CA. specializing in jig-grinding operations. In addition to running his own shop. he also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and going fishing in the Pacific Ocean.
Steve is survived by his daughter Rebecca “Becky” of Brea, CA., his son Corey Wayne and wife Lisbeth (Briones) Roberts, grandchildren Samantha, Mark and Karina of Anaheim, CA., two sisters Joyce Rumsey of Castle Rock, CO., Diana Dewees of LasVegas, NV, two brothers Darrell and wife Tanell (Monell) Roberts of Castle Rock, CO., Timothy and wife Amy (Leiker) Roberts of Aurora, CO.; nieces and nephews: Christopher Roberts, Natalie Roberts, Kevin Roberts, Michael Dewees, Logan and wife Corbin Roberts, Brianna and husband Aaron Lessin, Taylor Roberts, and Larissa Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Fredric and Eleanor (Lang) Roberts.
A memorial service with a VFW Color Guard service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 10:30 AM on July 2, 2016. A luncheon at noon will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis, Kansas.
Please feel free to bring stories and memories of Steve to either the memorial service or the luncheon.