The Family of Stephen "Steve" Spencer III has invited the PGR to Honor him and it is our Honor to do so. Steve passed away November 23, 2019 the Family was not aware that that he could receive full Military Honors so the PGR has been asked to return and be present as he receives his honors.
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.
Steve worked at Vandenberg Air Force Base as a Boiler Mechanic from 1974 until his retirement in 2011. He was always a soldier, definitely a one of a kind man. He knew how to fix everything! He was a role model and a law abiding citizen. He had a calm demeanor. Not a man of many words but when he spoke, you know it meant something. He had a great sense of humor. He loved his family, music, dancing, driving, fishing & seafood. If you ever were in need, he was there with a smile on his face.
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 from youngest to oldest: Stephenie Spencer (Jamey)(Jamey Jr & Salea); Lavonya Spencer (Charisma); Patrick Johnson (11 kids); & Lee McGilvery III (13 kids.) He has 23 great grand kids. 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.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Friday, 12 JUN 2020: 1000 - Staging at Guadalupe Cemetery, 4655 W. Main St., Guadalupe, CA 93434
https://goo.gl/maps/RzMHin5WJK37MfQN71015 - Mission Briefing
1030 - Flag line and full Military Honors
Please bring your flags and water, none will be provided.
R/C Anthony Cercone
AKA Goombah
So Cal PGR Ride Captaintonecercone@hotmail.com
805-720-0863
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.
