Steven Alan Burres, first child of three, born to Don and Gladys Burres on May 21, 1956, went home to the Lord on January 15, 2023.

Steve went to South Bay Elementary School, where he met lifelong friend Alan Burns, and went to Jacobs Junior High School where he met what became a group of tight-knit friends that deemed themselves the “Alley Gang” — Jerry Alley, David Alley, Orlan Larson, Darrel Crocket, Phillip Sanchez, Paul McKnight, Regio Salas, Matias Salas and Jake Mosely, just to name a few. A group of kids that mastered how to have fun and, truth be told, they made memories that will now remain legends to their families and loved ones.

Steve was a Eureka High School Alumni, class of 1973.

Steve was extremely gifted at any hobby or sport in which he participated.

He worked in the construction industry for many years, mainly doing sheetrock finishing. He was very good at his job and was sought after by many employers who knew his talent. One notable job that he worked on was the Vance Hotel renovation.

He discovered that he was a talented woodworker when he decided he needed a coffee table. He went to second-hand stores and purchased hand tools and a table saw. He went to the library and checked out books on furniture making. Then he went dumpster diving behind cabinet shops and got beautiful scraps of wood, some of them exotic, which he used to make his coffee table. That led to more pieces of furniture and beautiful wood jewelry boxes and CD storage racks for friends and family.

He bowled on leagues at Harbor Lanes & Broadway Lanes. He participated in several tournaments. Throughout most of his bowling years, he carried a book average of 190 or more.

He participated in baseball leagues and tournaments. He was also known to be as good a golfer as he was a bowler.

Steve was also a lover of music and played the drums very well. He and his friends had many jam sessions over the years.

Steve was also a quiet man and an adventurer. He liked quiet solitude and enjoyed nature and backpacking which lead him to venture off alone to places like the Grand Canyon.

His love of nature led to many hours fishing in rivers or out hunting ducks. It was his alone time, his quiet time, and where he found peace.

His best partner in life was his cherished dog, Stu, who loved him unconditionally and who could always be found by his side.

Steve was a huge help and support to his family with the care of his father in later years.

Spending time making chocolate chip cookies, playing the drums or going off on some adventure with nature were some of his favorite moments with his grandson Javante, who was the love of his life.

Steve leaves behind his mother, Gladys Burres; his daughter, Katie Burres; his grandson, Javante Burres Achane (Allison Hannah); great grandchildren, Aubree and Javante Jr.; granddaughter, Jamya Spears; brother, Gary Burres (Roxie) and sister, Jennifer Goodner (Dan); several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Burres, and his dog, Stu.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Sanders Funeral Home, 1835 E Street, Eureka, at 11 a.m. Afterwards, there will be a short graveside ceremony at Ocean View’s Camellia Garden, and then a celebration of life will follow at The Pink Lady, 202 M Street, Eureka.