Stephen Wilkins Nebeker

I worked with Steve at the Department of Workforce Services. Please accept my deepest condolences, Steve was always very nice to me and we grew to be friends

Dear Family Members,
I worked with Steve and LB Olsen. Steve was a down to earth man and very funny.
We had something in common, he loved animals like me. I'm sorry for the loss of a husband, brother, father and friend.
May the Lord give you all the strength today and always
Respectfully
Iris

“Neb” and I went to Nursery School through college together. We enjoyed cub scouts and scouting as well.
Primary and church was a lot more fun because of Steve. Played on the same little league Baseball team.
Of course Jr High and High School was off the rails with Steve. First kisses, crushes, RJ Dude ranch and fun adventures in his Jeep or in the mountains skiing. N.O. parties allowed us to laugh so much that it allowed us to be relieved of so much stress if even if it was just for a few hours.
Sigma Chi was a very special time as we experienced so many unique experiences as pledge bros. We even lived in the Sigma Chi house at the same time, where we shared so many incredible friendships, traditions and brotherhood.
Then after his studies at the
U of U Steve moved from a successful financial services practice at American Express IDS to joining our independent financial services group at the Rockland Financial Group where he over saw our Securities Business and Broker dealer relationship as our Registered Principal with his Series 24 registration.
It was very hard, you could even say it was impossible to be around Steve and not be laughing hard at his quick wit, style and unique delivery.
Steve and our neighborhood group were lucky our lives didn’t end many years earlier. Whether it was digging and spending numerous hours in under ground caves(Clay cliff area) just north of the SL cemetery or spending numerous hours in tree houses well above the ground. The sledding nights straight down the Avenue’s hills through multiple intersection ending with a huge jump. Bumper hitchhiking
and hanging on to the the car on icy roads during snow storms until you hit some pavement or a man hole. Snow balling, chases downtown scout camps.
Steve was extremely generous and always shared the bounties of this earth that he was blessed with.
Steve’s family was second to none, incredible Parents and amazing Sisters that always made you feel right at home.
Some great swimming parties at Northcrest and then at Steven Sr and June’s gorgeous new home on the high avenues.
He was always building things and tinkerer from the time he was a young boy. First in the neighborhood to build and have a motorized mini bike and motorized go cart. The way he built forts, tree houses and other things you would have thought he had studied engineering, architecture construction.
Steve had an incredible IQ that many people never really knew because he was so fun to be around and usually deflected to humor.
He was very loyal Friend and Brother.
May your family continue to be blessed with comfort, peace and the supreme knowledge that a huge reunion is taking place with family, friends and loved ones on the other side.
❤️🙏🏼❤️
I might not make the celebration of life because of some serious Health Issues. Please send my love to everyone if I can’t make it. I’m healing up and things are finally starting to get better as I continue to learn more patience and humility.
Ernie (Ernst) Hewlett

I know of you through your daughter, Morgan. You've raised a wonderful person and you will live on through the greatness you've passed on!

One of a kind. Near the top of the “Free Spirit list.” The mold wasn’t broken, someone yelled “pull” and that was it.

Had I not been there, I too would question the stories. But the blue Mustang sparking at cross streets going down I street, fire extinguishers and phone booths, Bear Lake boating in a captain hat, polyester leisure suits, rear tire lawn aeration, and the Floyd Kotter band are now the stuff of legend. As is the kind heart, tenacious will to overcome and persevere in the face of life’s challenges and a quiet loyalty to family, friends and those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with this good man.

I will miss you brother.

I lived across the street from Steve on 11th Ave.
I don’t even know where to begin? Ernie said it best, “So many fun memories with Steve and the Neighborhood gang!” Steve brought shenanigans to another level, sometimes bordering on terror!😳🔥❄️🌊😂

All I can say is…I’m all about leveling up the fun but Steve made my ideas look amateur.😂

So many memories from kick the can, sledding down the Avenues hills, snowballing, fire extinguishing, 🧯water skiing, lake Powell, Northcrest parties, lifeguarding at Fort Douglas and we dated briefly in college, just to name a few.

Steve’s quick Witt, comedic timing and brilliant mind made every experience with him more vibrant! It was like fireworks were going off !🎆🧨 Sometimes they were… In places they shouldn’t.😳😂

I frequented his ward often with Dana Cutler and Laurie Coles. Steve definitely elevated the fun at church and many fun activities continued late to the evening with the neighborhood gang.

Steve’s extraordinary family was always so gracious and made me feel welcome and comfortable in their home.❤️

The stories are all true and yes it’s a miracle we made it through the turbulent years with all the shenanigans.😂

I have so many fond memories with Steve!

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve’s family and all those who had the pleasure of experiencing life with this unique, fun, funny, brilliant individual!!.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

My sincere condolences , Wendy McAdie

Holly- I’m so sorry to see this. I think of you often and hope that all the fun times you had with Steve are helping you through this difficult time.

I was so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him over 30 years ago at Boettcher & Company.

I remember Steve vividly as a truly happy guy, always fun to be around. He had such great stories and a wonderful energy that lit up the workplace. Those memories from all those years ago remain as clear as ever.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be fondly remembered."

Wow, so sorry to read this obituary. We had so much fun hunting together and the road trips in Neb's blue Camaro to get us to his families property at Bear Lake. Great times and good memories of a close friend. There will never be another Neb!