The family of Stephen "Steve" Spencer III has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero at his funeral service, we would be honored to do so.
Stephen (Steve) Spencer III of Guadalupe, Ca, was born on March 5, 1948 to the late Stephen & Sadie Spencer in Jacksonville, Fl. He was the 3rd of 8 children. He went home to be with the Lord on November 13th, 2019 at the tender age of 71.
In 1966 Steve graduated from Lompoc High School in California. He then attended Allan Hancock College. In 1969 he met the love of his life, Teresa Rivera Ruiz. Later that year he was drafted by the US Army. He proudly fought in the Vietnam War (1969-70.) He received many honorable awards and was part of the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles.
When he returned home from the war in 1971, he reunited with his sweetheart and they would go on to have 4 kids together. They got married on Dec 3,1988 and were together for over 48 years.
After the Army, Steve worked at Vandenberg Air Force Base as a Boiler Mechanic from 1974 until his retirement in 2011. Steve was an active member of the American Veterans United.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Stephen & Sadie Spencer. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Teresa Spencer. Children/Grandchildren: Stephenie Spencer (Jamey)(Jamey Jr & Salea); Lavonya Spencer (Charisma); Patrick Johnson (11 kids); & Lee McGilvery III (13 kids.) He has 23 great grandkids. Also left to cherish his memories are his loving siblings. Alicia Brown, Arnold Spencer, Cynthia Barlow (Anthony), Tracey Ricks, Dwayne Spencer, Charles Williams & Sandra Gissentanner(Frederick) along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.
Steve was loved and adored by so many people.. His hometown of Guadalupe has lost a hero.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table Saturday, Nov. 23rd 2019: 0800 - Meet at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1164 Obispo St, Guadalupe CA. 93434
https://goo.gl/maps/TJRshs1ssMJqEUAM60815 - Briefing
0830 - Form Flag line for Hero and family into church
0900 - Church Service
1015 - Form Flag line for Hero after service to his Coach
1030 - KSU to Guadalupe Cemetery, Corner Main St & Cabrillo Hwy, Guadalupe, CA 93434
https://goo.gl/maps/9tLhrNYAiBFduFAq61045 - Graveside service, Flag Line and Military Honors
Please bring Flags & Water they will not be provided.R/C John Archuleta
PGR RC So Cal45jarchuleta@gmail.com
805-441-8506
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
