Steven R. Kjaerbye passed away, surrounded by family on September 28, 2022 after losing a battle with Diabetes. He was born in San Jose, CA to parents Robert and Elizabeth Kjaerbye and raised in the Foster Home of Jim and Janis Aldea of Placerville, from the 2nd grad through Graduation of El Dorado High School.
Steven grew up in El Dorado County- who was very active in Demolay, 4-H, FFA and his Church Boy Scout Program of the LDS Church- Placerville Ward.
After graduation from American River College with his AA Degree in Human Services, he explored additional University course work at the University of Colorado Denver campus before returning back to California at San Francisco State University graduating with his BA Degree in Political Science.
After his education, he met his sweetheart, Ms. Erika F. Johnson from Vancouver, BC Canada and married in June 1984. Erika completed her BS Degree in Nursing and accepted her commission in the Naval Reserves as a Navy Nurse. Both Erika and Steven traveled and worked in various Naval Commands when he joined the Naval Service in March 1985.
Steven and Erika were married 28 years and sealed in the San Diego LDS Temple for "All Time and Eternity" as "Families are Forever. He retired with 30 years of combined Naval Services.
Steven is survived by foster brothers and sisters and many more nieces and nephews. The family invites you to the blessing of the grave and interment at Westwood Hills Memorial Park 2720 Cold Spring Road, Placerville, CA on Thursday October 13, 2022 at 11:00am.
It was Steven wishes in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Charity of your choice.
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