Steven Robert Billings

Steven Robert Billings (SRB) passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his son, daughter, granddaughter, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. He was a superb athlete and a hard-working, determined businessman. His joys were spending time with his granddaughter, golfing with friends, helping people, doting on his and others' dogs and running his successful business.

Steve was born in San Diego and lived almost his entire life in North Park. In middle school, he won an award for being the third fastest in the nation in the 50-yard dash. He attended San Diego High School and lettered in multiple sports – football, basketball, and baseball. He was a sought-after football recruit entering his senior year, but severely broke his ankle. He attended San Diego State where he studied business and economics.

After school, Steve spent time in the beverage distribution business working for Mesa Distributing, where he quickly rose. He took the skills he learned and set off as an entrepreneur. In the early 1980s, he purchased and ran the Beachcomber in South Mission Beach. His success running the well-known bar allowed him to purchase and run other bars in San Diego, including the Open Bar in Pacific Beach.

In the last decade, he kept himself busy running the Open Bar. In recent years, he focused more on his passion for golf. He often golfed four to five times a week at the Balboa Park Golf Course, walking the course to stay healthy. You could often see him on the course putting with one hand with his bag over his shoulder.

Those who were fortunate enough to have Steve in their lives will deeply miss his influence and generosity.