Stephen Merritt Crooks
Stephen (Steve) Merritt Crooks, age 55, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.
Steve was born February 17, 1964 to Mary Crooks and Geoffrey Crooks. He attended Lincoln Northeast High School. After high school, Steve entered the Army and was stationed in Fort Bragg, NC where he was also promoted to dad status. Upon completing his service, he returned to NE where he briefly attended UNL for engineering before he began work at Goodyear (ContiTech) for 30 years. Best times were with family and friends, lighting fireworks, playing music, fishing, camping, gardening, and cooking amazing food. Treasured most were the times vacationing with his children, taking photos, and star gazing. Steve was an accomplished singer guitar player and artist.
Survived by his children, daughter Brianne Crooks; sons, Thomas Crooks (Aubrey Birch) and Alex Crooks; granddaughter, Sophia Crooks-Roth; brothers Geoffrey (Karen) Crooks and Michael Crooks; nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by his parents; son, Ian Crooks; granddaughter, Hope Lou Crooks-Roth.
A graveside service in celebration of life: 1 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at Fairview Cemetery, 8400 Adams St., in Lincoln.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Stephen Merritt Crooks
I was in the Army with Steve and he and I were room mates. If it wasn’t for him i would have never had met the mother of my 3 sons. We partied hard and talked for hours about everything. Steve was the most intelligent and thoughtful person i have ever known and he will be missed. My condolences to his family.
We are so very sad for you all…heartbreaking death, too soon.
RIP steve. It was always a good time working with you at the calenders. You were a good operator and good person
I will miss you little brother.
Although I won’t be able to be with you in person, I will be with you in my heart and my thoughts. Prayers and love to all. RIP my cousin. ❤