Steven G. Spencer

September 12, 1951 - December 23, 2018

Steven George Spencer, 67, of Santa Barbara passed away December 23rd, 2018. He was born to the late Wilbur and Jacqueline Spencer September 12th, 1951 in Santa Barbara, California. Steve graduated from Bishop Garcia Diego High School in 1969. He received an A.S. in Police Science from Santa Barbara City College. He married Susan Michaud in 1980 and they lived together in Santa Barbara for 38 years. Steve was employed by the City of Santa Barbara Parks Department as a Caretaker III, while living and working at Skofield Park. He retired after 34 years of service. In high school Steve played football, basketball, and baseball, thus instilling his love of sports in his children. His passions were his family, motorcycles, collecting antiques, water skiing at Lake Nacimiento, and bringing back the local T-Timers Hot Rod club. He often enjoyed participating and attending local car shows. Steve is survived by his wife Susan and their three children Dustin, Ben, and Samantha. He is also survived by his granddaughter Lilinoe, and his two sisters Deborah Spencer and Sandra Shearer. He is also survived by six nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Bridget, and his brother Kenneth. Services will be held Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery with reception to follow from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Old Santa Barbara Mission in the Friars Lounge.