Steven Jay Peters Colorado Springs, Colorado Obituary

Steven Jay Peters

Steven Jay Peters, age 62, of Monument, Colorado passed away on May 23 in Colorado Springs. He was born August 6, 1958 to Byron A. and Barbara J. (Spesard) Peters in Taylorville, Illinois. Steven went to high school at Taylorville Senior High School and graduated in 1976. He went on to earn a B.S. degree in computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Steven worked in the computer industry for Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq Computer Corporation, Hewlett Packard Corporation, PMC-Sierra, LSI Corporation and, most recently, Seagate Technology. He was the recipient of multiple patents and helped write the Storage Management Initiative Specification. He enjoyed making things using woodworking equipment, metal working equipment, and 3-D printers. He was interested in model trains and electric cars. Steven was very tech savvy and shared his expertise with the many people who often sought his help. Steven enjoyed helping others and was happiest at home enjoying food and conversation with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steven is survived by his siblings, Sharon Peters of Salt Lake City, Utah, Charles Peters of Wilmington, North Carolina, Jeffery Peters of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and his nephews, Nate Jasper of Salt Lake City, Utah, Corwin Peters and Dirk Peters both of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Griffin Peters of Arlington, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held from 7:30PM-9:00PM, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Steve's house. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steven's memory may be made to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/
August 6, 1958 - May 23, 202108/06/195805/23/2021
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George Ericson
July 12, 2021
Steve was wonderful to work with. We shared many great discussions over many years. He is missed.
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Jean Hagerman
June 3, 2021
Douglas and I knew Steve because he was one of the members of our transplant group, which moved out to the Colorado Springs Digital plant from Massachusetts. Steve was a kind soul and enjoyed our random get-to-togethers. I am sorry to learn of his passing and send our d... Continue Reading
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Karl Schopmeyer
June 2, 2021
Steve was a good guy and a good friend.
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Karl Schopmeyer
June 2, 2021
Remembering the good times. Steve was a very good friend. These photos are just some of the memories
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Roger Reich
June 2, 2021
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Roger Reich
June 2, 2021
I worked with Steve for over 20 years. He had a kind heart and gentle soul. A fine man.
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Karl schopmeyer
May 29, 2021
Here’s to memories of riding with Steve on the bike trails and down from pikes peak. Our hearts go out to Steve’s family