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Stephen Decker Obituary
Boise
Stephen "Mr. D" Decker, 69, passed away on November 27, 2017 from complications of dementia, while surrounded by his loving family.
Steve grew up in Pleasant Hill and graduated from College Park High School and Hayward State. After moving to Boise, he taught fifth grade for 37 years.
A devoted father, Steve's greatest joy was spending time with his cherished daughter, Nina Decker.
Steve is also remembered by his mother, Emily Decker, sisters, Phyllis Doria (Art) and Shirley Kosta (Lou) as well as a host of other family members, friends, and former students, all of whom will forever miss his humor, love, and kindness.
A memorial service will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery chapel in Lafayette at 10:30 am on Saturday, Dec 9, 2017.
Memorial donations may be made to the Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise (www.inerfaithsanctuary.org), his favorite charity.
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Bob Garrett
January 27, 2018
Mr. Decker was my 6th grade teacher. He was always the nicest guy. I remember him reading us books in class and always stopping on a cliffhanger. Great guy!
Mary Glen
January 26, 2018
My condolences to Nina and the Decker family. I had the pleasure of teaching with Steve at Madison for nearly a decade. He was 100% supportive, made me laugh each day at lunch where he mostly talked about his daughter Nina. His love and pride for his daughter was immense. He was a rock for me when I successfully battled breast cancer. Will never forget him. RIP Steve.
Karen John
December 17, 2017
Dear Nina, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was an inspiration to his students and loved teaching. I worked with him for several years at Highlands ....he had a great sense of humor! More than anything....he loved you and was so proud of your many accomplishments ! I hope the happy memories you shared with your dad will be a comfort to you.
Susan Jenkins
December 11, 2017
I always enjoyed working with Steve. He was a class act. His legacy lives on through his students and his devotion to excellence.
Krista Seavey
December 11, 2017
Truly an amazing man. He is so missed. I am forever grateful for his kindness and patience. The impact he had on my life and the love he had for students is remarkable and I am so blessed to have had him in my life.
Prayers and condolences to all of his friends and family during this hard time.
Steven Duditch
December 9, 2017
Many of my fondest memories are linked to times with my wonderful friend Double Decker. My heart is so much heavier today with the news of this terrible loss. Double, you will never be far from my joyous thoughts of our great adventures as young man.
Kathy Grant (Hartley)
December 9, 2017
Dear Nina, I am so sad for your loss. Your Dad's passion was teaching, but you were #1. I know you will have many fond memories of him, as those of us do that taught with him at Highlands. He brought laughter to us all. His memories will live on.
Pat Ware
December 8, 2017
Dear Nina, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a wonderful guy who cared so deeply for you. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Ware
Clint Bolinder
December 8, 2017
Mr D was a great teacher and a great man who had a positive impact on many live including mine (my 5th grade teacher at Highlands 81-82). He will be missed.
December 8, 2017
Mr D was a great teacher and a great man who had a positive impact on many live including mine (my 5th grade teacher at Highlands 81-82). He will be missed.
December 8, 2017
Sorry to hear of your passing Double! We shared some great times in college and many laughs. You will always be a special memory for Vitamin, Bean, Big O and myself. Peace!!
Chris Ceballos
December 7, 2017
Phyllis, Shirley & family -I am shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing and send deepest condolences -
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