Steven Oel Spelman, Jr.

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr.

October 25, 1960 - August 13, 2011

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr.

October 25, 1960 - August 13, 2011

Obituary

Steven Oel Spelman, Jr., 50, of Southern California, died August 13, 2011, at his Coto de Caza home.

Steven was born October 25, 1960, in Pasadena, California, to Steven Sr. and Carol. He attended Richard Henry Dana Elementary School, Marco Forster Middle School and Dana Hills High School. He continued his education at University of California Santa Barbara, where he earned his BA in Economics and was granted a fellowship at University of Southern California, where he earned his MBA. Steven competed as an Academic Decathlon student in high school and later supported the Orange County Academic Decathlon as an advisor to the students and helped to run the competitions.

He enjoyed baseball, surfing and volleyball growing up and continued surfing and volleyball for many years. He loved golfing with friends and fly fishing in Idaho and Colorado.

Steven is survived by his wife, Michelle; sons, Andrew and Michael; daughter, Hailey; stepchildren, Thomas and Sarah Trauger; and mother, Carol Rush. He was predeceased by his father, Steven Oel Spelman, Sr. He was the oldest of four and is survived by Janet, Laura and Mark.

He had an accomplished business career, joining Arthur Andersen as a CPA, followed by roles as Chief Financial Officer for Capital Pacific Holdings and President of Banning Lewis Ranch. He and Michelle purchased their own winery and produced award-winning Joliet Vineyards Zinfandel.

Steven was generous with his money and a strong supporter to his family. He was in the middle of putting four of five children through college, with his youngest starting next year. He was looking forward to grandchildren and was cherished by his young nieces, Brianna and Samantha. His older nieces, Ashlee and Kathrin, have fond memories of their uncle Steve and loved him dearly.

Services will be held at 2pm on September 3rd at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club www.clubcorp.com/CotodeCaza and we welcome friends, family and colleagues. A small family ceremony will be held earlier that day to spread his ashes at sea.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Steven’s memory to the Orange County Academic Decathlon Association.

OCAD Association
PO Box 9050
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Attn: Kristin Rigby

or online at http://academicevents.ocde.us/decathlon.htm

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  1. Bob Hartmann says:

    Michelle, please accept condolences and best wishes on Steve’s passing. I have a lot of great memories of Steve, perhaps the best being how committed he was to helping those less fortunate. All the best to you and the family.

  2. Michelle,

    I was shocked to see the email from you yesterday. You have my most very sincere condolences. I cannot attend Steve’s services however my thoughts will be with you and your family.

    Keith Christopherson

  3. Dear Michelle,
    As one widow to another, it is amazing how life changes in the blink of an eye. To lose your partner makes life much more challenging. Over the past year and a half I have compiled a number of resources for those who deal with sudden death, when you are ready I hope you will allow me to share these with you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of greif. The veil of sorrow will rise eventually, in its own time. Stay close to each other and close to God right now. Ask our Blessed Mother to take care of you and your family. Christ never denied the requests of His Mother. In that please take comfort.

  4. May the happy memories return soon. Steve was such a talented accountant for OCAD. I will remember is kindness in welcoming me to the board this past year.
    Many hugs to his family,
    Nadine Elwood
    OCAD Board

  5. My prayers and condolences go out to you, Michelle, and the Spelman family. I have very fond memories of Steve, having first been acquainted with Steve while at Arthur Andersen & Co. I remember the golf, sports and after hours fun times. I specifically remember the 1986 USC – Notre Dame football game when he prematurely smoked a USC victory cigar only to have the Irish come back and win with no time remaining. Steve will be missed.

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