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Steven Loomis
1955 - 2024
Steven Loomis
1955 - 2024
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BORN
1955
DIED
2024
Steven Loomis Obituary
August 20, 1955, to December 10, 2023.
Steven Harold Loomis passed away December 10, 2023, at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. He was 68.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024, at Memorial Park, Grass Valley beginning at 2:00 pm.
Steve was born August 20, 1955, to Marilyn Ruth (Waker) and James Thomas Loomis. He grew up in the San Jose area. His family also includes his younger brother Mark Loomis, his stepsister Debby Bell (Lettow), and daughter Lisa Loomis.
Steve was a civic minded man, proudly serving both his country and his community. He worked as a craftsman cabinet maker for many years until joining the Hills Flat Lumber Company family, where he worked serving his customers for over a decade.
Steve was passionate about online racing. He was the team leader and driver of the #17 Chevrolet Camaro with Blackwater Motorsports.
Steve was well known around town. He served the recreational softball community for over 30 years, first as a player, then Men's League President, and ultimately as Umpire-in-Chief, and Commissioner with the Western Nevada County Slo-Pitch Softball Association (WNCSSA) and Western Nevada County Recreation Services (WNCRS). Steve was a driving force in the development of Litton Field, turning a scratched-out practice field at the Litton Complex into a top quality lighted and fenced softball field.
When not at Hills Flat Lumber, he could generally be found at one of the various local ball fields, maintaining the fields, prepping for that night's games, umpiring, scorekeeping, scoreboard repair, cleaning public restrooms, and almost anything eland will be deeply missed.
It was while playing softball that he met his life partner, Tammy Watts. They were together over 21 years.
Donations to help Tammy with financial needs can be made in Steve's memory to Western Nevada County Recreation Services (WNCRS), 42 Candy Ln., Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Loretta Loomis
May 9, 2024
It´s been many years since I last saw Steve. He had a huge capacity to give and could make you smile and laugh.
I´m sad for his family and that he´s gone too soon. Rest in peace.
Loretta
Mark G Loomis
April 21, 2024
Thomas Castro
April 20, 2024
Steve and I would jam in the carport of a duplex where I lived with my mom and sister when we were in jr high and high school. We went to a bunch of concerts back then, ran the streets with our friends and had a lot laughs and good times .
I´m here today for his memorial
Mike Larios
April 20, 2024
a memory I have of Steve, was him asking for my help up at the Litton ballfield to help prep it back in the 90s. showing me the storage sheds that were around the litton field. It was a unique experience no one had ever been in those Storage sheds except for Steve. It was a unique experience to see all the things that were there and how much knowledge he had of them. Steve was like a uncle to me in a lot of ways. I had known him from the very very young age of six all the way through until his passing. He will be greatly missed.
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Kent noye
April 11, 2024
Howe played together and umpired together you will be missed by many. May the softball gods be with you always
robert blodgett
February 15, 2024
So Sad, Steve you will be missed, I just found out. Years ago my teammate, Chuck Tobey, died in a playoff game at Litton Field, I talked with Steve about doing something special and I suggested we put a scoreboard up in his honor as the field did not have one. Steve said whatever money we could raise the league would match it. So we threw a comedy benefit together, raised several thousand dollars and Steve matched it. Hence the scoreboard at Litton. The Number "17" on the scoreboard was Chuck Tobey's. Steve took care of it all, purchase etc. Years later the number 17 was fading bad, I called Steve if he could help, he immediately repainted it. Steve was nothing but a quality person. I am not sure what number Steve wore on the ball field, but his number should be up there too for all he did creating Litton field! Certain people need to be remembered and Steve and Chuck were two of those people. Also, maybe a plaque to commemorate Steve and Chuck so future players know the history of players that went before them and how this field of dreams came about..... Robert Blodgett
Mark G Sheffield
February 6, 2024
As a long time hills flat lumber customer, I always could count on Steven for ready helpful advice and service, as well as a genuine smile.
Ken
February 1, 2024
a hui hou Steve
Katie Kemp (Baehr)
January 31, 2024
I grew up playing fast pitch in Nevada County, then transitioned into slow pitch and Steve was the most dedicated and passionate umpire I have ever met. All the teams treasured his presence. We all loved him and knew it was a tough job and respected him for that. He would always make me feel special on the field and off and took the time out to say hello and see how I was doing after retiring from the field. My family will greatly miss Steve's smile and humor. This community has lost a great human and he will be greatly missed. God bless you Tammy during this difficult time. We are praying for you.
Julie Sherman
January 31, 2024
Miss seeing you at Hills Flat
Sean Owen
January 30, 2024
Steve was such a unique and passionate person. From calling a softball game, to preparing the fields for play, for his passion in serving the community in which he lived through supporting so many forms of recreation, Steve supported so many people on so many ways, as only he could. The void in Nevada County, the void in Hills Flat Lumber, and surely the void felt by family and so many friends can never be filled by any one person. Thank you for the fine example, Steve.
Mark Loomis
January 30, 2024
The first memory is when he woke me up in my crib with a knitted octopus dangling it across my face I guess that´s when the sibling rivalry started? & my last one was him telling me he loved me... I truly love & miss him
Gerald Martin Davenport
January 28, 2024
I admired Steve's enthusiasm for softball, the players, and the community. I appreciated his umpiring techniques and guidance which inspired me be a better umpire. He was always there to solve issues and give words of wisdom when it involved conflict and mostly bring a smile and joy to the game. Steve will always be in my heart.
Nay-Nay Benthin
January 27, 2024
I met Steve playing softball. I was a new transition from girls fast pitch softball to slow pitch, he was the umpire but gave me tips on how to slow down and hit the ball. Always was nice and I respected him him for his fairness.He was an icon at any of the fields and will be missed.
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