He was born on Dec 5, 1958 to Bob and Sharron Boyung in Leavenworth, WA. Steve grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he graduated from Washington High School.
After high school, Steve lived in several different states pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. He started as a line cook, worked his way up to a Sous Chef and eventually worked into an Executive Chef position. Steve lived in Sandy Valley, NV for several years and continued his career as a Sous Chef before transferring to the Engineering Department of the Gold Strike Hotel and Casino. Steve finally settled down in Goodsprings, NV where he worked his way up in the Engineering Department to Chief Engineer.
Steve is survived by his wife of 19 years, Dona Boyung, mother Sharron, father Bob, brother Kenny and stepson Sheldon. Steve loved working with wood, metal and on his motorcycles in his spare time but his passion was working on his ‘48 Ford Pick Up.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Oct. 14, 2021 in the parking lot of the Terrible’s Hotel and Casino (formally known as Gold Strike) in Jean, NV from 3pm - 6pm.