Sid was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Charles and Theresa Stelpstra on December 6th, 1943.
He graduated from Midland Park High School, and later received a Master’s of Arts degree in Education from Arizona State University.
He had a 35 year career in Education as a high school teacher for Mingus Union High School.
Sid married his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Stelpstra, on June 6th, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona.
He had a passion for volunteering with organizations to help fight hunger across Verde Valley.
Sid is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his brother, Robert; his children, Michael, Stephen and Thomas; as well as his grandchildren, Maxwell, Isabelle and Mason.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresmortuary.net for the Stelpstra family.