Stephen E. Crosby II

Mar. 19, 1976 - Sept. 25, 2017
Beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and devoted public servant, Stephen Crosby left all those who loved him on September 25, 2017. Stephen was an avid sportsman and a huge history buff. He loved music, and was an accomplished guitarist. Stephen's love of travel ranged from his travels overseas in the military, to family trips around the country.
During his travels, Stephen managed to visit 38 of the 50 United States.
Stephen was born in Stockton, California on March 19, 1976.
Stephen graduated from Tokay High School, where he played varsity football. Stephen was a Boy Scout, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After High School, Stephen served in the United States Navy for four years. During his military service, he travelled to Japan, China, Australia, England and Greece, receiving numerous citations, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Award, the Navy Unit Commendation, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.
After his military service, Stephen worked two jobs while attending Sacramento State University. He graduated from Sacramento State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2006, while working at Sacramento County Probation.
On June 27, 2005, Stephen met the love of his life, Jennifer. They were kindered spirits from the beginning, and they married on September 09, 2006, in Lodi, California. In September 2007, Stephen and Jennifer, welcomed their first child, Nicholas Alexander Crosby. Stephen and Jennifer returned to San Joaquin County to be close to family, and bought their first house for their new family. Stephen began his career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office in 2007, and was a devoted public servant. In November 2013, Stephen and Jennifer welcomed their twin girls, Hannah Elizabeth and Isabella Grace. The girls were always the apple of their father's eye. In April 2015, Stephen was promoted to Correctional Sergeant. He demonstrated his devotion to the Sheriffs Office and the community by attending Leadership Stockton, and serving on the Sheriffs Office Honor Guard. Stephen was selected for promotion to Correctional Lieutenant, to be effective October 02, 2017, which sadly, he did not get to realize with his untimely passing.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Jennifer Crosby, and their children Nicholas, Hannah, and Isabella, as well as his parents Stephen and Kimberly Crosby, brother Kevin Crosby, sisters-in- law Monica Serros, Angie Malcolm, Christina Ryder, brother-in-law Sam Malcolm, aunts Victoria Crosby, Bernice Crosby, Genie Lombardo, uncle Jeff Crosby, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Stephen was preceded in death by his uncle Chris Crosby, his mother-in- law Betty Keville, and his father-in-law Fred Keville and his grandparents. Stephen was a devoted family man, who would do anything for his children. He loved nothing more than hosting a barbeque for family in his back yard, or taking his family on one of their excursions. His presence will be sorely missed by his family who love him dearly. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00 am at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA at the Vineyard Chapel.