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Steven Studebaker Obituary
1st Sgt. Steven Jon Studebaker, age 48, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood, Texas, died on April 14, 2010, at Fort Hood, Texas. The cause of death is unknown at this time. He was born May 12,1961, in Los Angeles to Richard and Joyce Studebaker. 1st Sgt. Studebaker enlisted in the United States Army September 1986. He was in the 82nd Airborne and became a Master Jumper after completing 100 jumps. At the time of his death he had completed over 200 jumps.
August 1990 he was honorably discharged and immediately enlisted in California Army National Guard. In August of 1995 1st Sgt. Studebaker was appointed to Army National Guard Active Duty. October 2001 he was mobilized to Fort Lewis, Wash., until he returned to California Army National Guard in July 2002. January 2003 he was again mobilized for a tour in Iraq returning to California Army National Guard March 2004. June 2004 he was appointed First Sergeant. March 2008, 1st Sgt. Studebaker was mobilized and deployed to Fort Bliss, Texas. March 2009 he was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard and subsequently enlisted in the United States Army, to complete his Army career, and transferred to Garrison, US Army, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
He attended schools in Camarillo, graduating from Rio Mesa in 1979. After working in the restaurant field for several years he enlisted in the Army. For 14 years of his California Army National Guard he was a member of the Counter-drug Program.
He is survived by his daughter, the love of his life, Jessica of San Diego; his mother, Joyce of Camarillo; sister, Michele of Eugene, Ore.; nephew, Colton; aunt, Virginia Geile of Sun City, Ariz., and many cousins in California and Indiana. A memorial service was held on 3 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 in the Chapel of the Hills, Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to any brain tumor charity Arrangements are under the care of Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA 93012, 805-482-1959.
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F Rivera
May 28, 2016
It's memorial day, know that you are missed but we will see each other again, you showed me what a great soldier looks and acts like , you dictate what a soldier should be, Honor duty country ,,,,SSG..Rivera
L.J. Studebaker
June 2, 2015
I was on the same base in Iraq in early 2004 with Steven. Steven was one of the good guys
Michelle
August 3, 2014
Just thinking about you. I saw a guy the other day that I had to do a doubletake because he could have been your twin. You are missed. XO
Michelle
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day my dear friend!! Even though you are no longer here with us I know you are watching over your daughter from up above! You are missed everyday by everyone that loves you!!
Marco Soliz
January 17, 2012
I am sad and teary to learn of my high school buddy has passed...very sad. Dominus vobiscum ( the Lord be with you )
sandra pattison
November 12, 2011
Remembering our sweet steve now and forever in our hearts and prayers, sadly missed always...Sandy pattison and family, Melbourne Australia.
Ron Plunkett
November 10, 2011
I'm thinking about you. I miss your laugh. I miss that reassuring tone you always gave me. I miss your smile. I miss you.
C Angelrose
May 1, 2011
I come in contact with you by photo of you is to send me ... about 3 weeks ago, shame I never got to meet you, so now that my shock subsided finds depths of my heart is only right that a man of dignity and burden to pray to God that you may rest in peace. Greetings from Sweden ..
Michelle
April 15, 2011
A year ago you left this earth to start a new mission; one with God. We are sad that you left us but he got a good one to watch over us until we get there to join you. You are missed Steve. Rest in Peace my friend!!
Robert Dean
April 14, 2011
A Man really never dies, when he leaves a child behind. Steve you live on,, rest in peace.
sandra pattison
April 14, 2011
You are missed xxxx
sandra pattison
January 25, 2011
I came to know steve well thru our online chats which I enjoyed so much, even though we were 12,000 miles apart I cherished our time so much. I was so saddened and shocked to find out about a fine man like that to no longer be with us here, but I know in my hear God needs him in heaven now. I have his pictures and will treasure them of Jessica and her loving father for all time.My deepest sympathy to his fine family and friends.from Sandra my daughter Jessica, Elizabeth and Elijah
January 8, 2011
I met Steve and Jessica and her Mom through my Son-in-law, it was a pleasure because he had just returned from Iraq, I was sorry to hear of his passing, our love and prayers go out to Jessica and Steve's family, may he rest in peace. Bob & Mary Lou Beard, Kellie, Camryn and Sarah Henry
Michele Studebaker
November 29, 2010
Michelle
June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day my friend!!
Even though you are not here to spend it with Jess, I'm sure she knows you would rather be no other place than with her today.
I hope you know that you are missed and loved. I wish we would have had one more moment to spend together but since we didn't I get to talk to you here. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. I look forward to the day that we meet again. Until then, watch over all of us down here and take care of all the fallen Heroes that have been going home.
All my love....
Your favorite AF Protocol girl
June 3, 2010
MSG Studebaker,
Rest in peace.
CPT Alex Galicia
Michelle B
May 13, 2010
Happy Birthday Handsome!! I am so sorry you are not here with us to celebrate this day but I know you are watching over all of us now. You are so dearly missed and I am still stunned that you are gone. I am so sorry that we never came up with a date for me to come see you there but am glad we talked about the things we did. I miss you and can't wait until the day that I DO get to see you again. Know that you are thought of and you are loved! Lots of love. Until we meet again....
Your AF Chick
William Rapp
May 3, 2010
I will always remember you as MSG Studebaker the ever dedicated NCO that was there to guide or help a Solider. Thanks for all your leadership. May God comfort and keep all those that have been separated from you prematurely.
William Rapp MSG (Ret)
April 30, 2010
May you rest in peace Steve. I will always remember the times we spent hanging out and sharing stories of our daughters
JoAnna Nunez
The perfect image of Steve
Adam B. Walker
April 30, 2010
Steve's Last Jump
Adam B. Walker
April 30, 2010
Get High ~ Sky Dive
Lisa Harriott
April 28, 2010
Sigrun & David Coombs
April 28, 2010
We fondly remember Steve as a good friend of our son Steve. It was nice to have such good neighbors down the street, like Steve and you, Michele and Joyce. May our Lord give you comfort in this time of grieving and know that we are thinking of you.
Steven Coombs
April 27, 2010
I remember hanging out and going to scouts when we were kids. Then my family moved from the street and we went to different high schools and lost touch. I hope your daughter knows you had a lot of friends when you were young and it is obvious you were an honorable man as an adult. May she always smile when she thinks of you.
DAVID DIAZ
April 27, 2010
MSG DAVID DIAZ JR.
MAY THE THOUGHTS OF SYMPATHY HELP TO EASE YOUR PAIN AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY
Michelle
April 23, 2010
There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. ~Author Unknown
Rest in Peace my friend!! You are missed and you are loved!!
Michelle Bojorcas
April 22, 2010
Steve-
I don't know where to start. I'm sad that you are gone and I will never be able to see you or talk to you again and I'm so mad that you were taken too damn early.
There are so many things that I wish I could say to you but then again I wish I could just wrap my arms around you and not say a thing.
You will be so missed but I know you will be watching over all of us especially that beautiful daughter of yours.
The one thing that I will cherish forever is our friendship and the times we got to spend together. Thank you for being a part of my life. I look forward to the day that we meet again.
God bless my friend and rest in peace.
All my love.....
Michelle
Aaron Jones
April 22, 2010
1SG STUDEBAKER, LET ME START BY SAYING THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN ME WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD. YOU SAVED ME AND MY FAMILY AND I AM FOREVER IN YOUR GOOD GRACES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ETERNITY! YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!
Sue Campana
April 22, 2010
Rest in peace.
Mike A
April 22, 2010
1st Sgt. Studebaker, my family and I thank you for your service to this great nation. May you rest in eternal peace.
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