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Steven New Obituary
May 23, 1958 February 26, 2023
Bakersfield Steven Truitt New (Steve) age 64 of Bakersfield, Ca passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Steve was born May 23,1958 in Amarillo, Tx to Betty Jo and Don New. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1976 where he played football and made many lifelong friends. In 1980, he married Kimberly Keyser and moved to Bakersfield, California to work in the oilfields. He worked at, then owned and managed Truitt Oilfield Maintenance with his wife Kim over a period of 40 years.
Steve loved spending time with his family and friends, particularly outdoors and on some adventure. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and skiing whether it was on the lake or on the mountain, as long as it was with his family and friends. He always loved being at the family cabin making memories with his kids and grandkids. Every fall Steve, family and friends went to Utah to be outdoors and hunt with their dear friends. Steve raised his children and grandchildren with purpose and used the outdoors, horses, and adventures to foster independence and confidence. He often told them If you don't get into some trouble every now and then, you won't know how to get out of trouble when you need to.
Steve spent a lifetime investing in others. He mentored many, bailed out some, and befriended countless. He routinely put others before himself and often went to great lengths to help people who others overlooked. He will be remembered for his kind heart, hard work and generosity.
Steve is survived by his wife Kimberly, children Jeremy (wife Jessica), Stephanie, Candace (husband Nathan) and Kaelyn along with grandchildren Bailey, Emery, Owen, Elliott and Charlie Ann. He is also survived by his father Don, brothers Delbert (wife Sherry), Nathan (wife Brenda), and Brandon (wife Stephanie) and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jo.
Steve leaves behind a legacy of hard work, determination, fun and massive love. He will be missed by all who knew him.
There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
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Burl Smith
March 17, 2023
Steve was a good man! You will be missed my friend!
Richard Young Sr. &Jr and family
March 6, 2023
Kim and family so sad to hear of Steve´s passing. He was a great man. I know he´ll be missed by many. Sorry we´re unable to attend memorial.
Karen Penney
March 6, 2023
Kim and family, please know that I am holding you all up in prayer, love and understanding for this wonderful man going way too soon. Steve was always so amazing to my daughter and grandkids. He gave them so many wonderful memories and fascinating stories like only he could tell. May you all be blessed and find peace... Karen Penney
dawn
March 4, 2023
always saw him at Speedway Market, he always had a smile, an a good word.
So Sorry for the loss
Dawn Calderwood
Terry Hollan
March 3, 2023
In life there are people you know and people you call friends. In Steve´s case he was and is my deepest friend that I never lost contact with. 54 years of memories will never be forgotten.
Doug Cherry
March 3, 2023
What a Great Friend during high school. We shared great times together. Sorry I didn´t see him before he passed. We definitely be missed.
John Garside
March 3, 2023
Steve was a great man and friend of mine. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be deeply missed by a lot of people that he meant the world to. Rest in peace my friend. You may physically gone but you will never be forgotten.
Brian Kemp
March 3, 2023
Always a good time with Steve.
Rest in Paradise, Brother.
Bruce Morgan
March 2, 2023
Thanks for the time we spent together I remember going to the ranch to kill a rattlesnake your were the premier boss and friend RIP
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