Steven John Jimenez

Steven John Jimenez June 14, 1955 - Dec. 30, 2007 Resident of El Mercero and Oakland Our beloved Son, Brother, Dad, Uncle and Friend has passed away. Steve Jimenez was born in Walnut Creek and raised in Pittsburg and Antioch. He was a 1973 graduate of Antioch High School, where he played football, competed in track and field, and served as the student body president. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of California at Davis, ultimately earning a degree in political science. Thereafter, he began his legal studies at Martin Luther King School of Law at UC Davis. In 1989, he passed the State Bar and was sworn in as an attorney by the late Honorable Manuel Rose. Steve practiced law with several law firms. In 1998, he joined the nation wide law firm of Adelson, Testan & Brundo. In 2007, after nine years of hard work and dedication, Steve was made a name partner, and the firm changed its name to Andelson, Testan, Brundo & Jimenez. He was the managing partner of the firm's Oakland office. He was a State Bar Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, and he was a past Chair of the Workers' Compensation Executive Committee of the State Bar of California. Steve also served on the legislative committee for the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County. He served as a member of the City of Oakland Civil Service Review Board, and also served as a board member for Breaking Barriers, a Sacramento nonprofit agency that provides a community response to assist people living with HIV and breast cancer. Steve's passion for life ran deep. In his youth, he drove a vintage British sports car along the scenic river roads that led to UC Davis, and later in life he walked through the villages of Tuscany to meet members of his ancient family. In between, he lived his life with vigor and zest, and he did absolutely nothing half way. As a son, he was ever mindful and always protective of his beloved mother. As a brother and uncle, he always stepped up to the plate when any family member was in need. As a friend, he demonstrated a fierce and unyielding devotion. He was always there for all of us. More than anything, though, Steve was an enthusiastic and caring father. He loved Dylan, Clayton and Courtney with all his heart, mind, and soul. He carried their pictures in his wallet, and if you spent more than a few minutes with him, he would regale you with stories Dylan's hockey skills, Clayton's football talent, and Courtney's soccer prowess. His children were the greatest and most consistent source of happiness in his life. Along with his three children, there are many, many people who will always cherish his memory. Among these are his mother Marian Jimenez, brother Bob Jimenez, sisters Susan Jimenez and Stephanie Perry, along with her husband Richard. Others include Marti Fledderman, his former wife and friend, who is the mother of his children. Steve also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Manuel Jimenez, Nono John and Nonie Lillian Pardi, and grandfather Manuel Jimenez Sr. Visitation will take place between 9:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008 at the Higgins Funeral Chapel in Antioch. A memorial service will follow at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Steve's name to Family Caregiver Alliance 180 Montgomery St., Ste. 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104.