Stephen Shelby

January 18, 1983 - October 31, 2020

Stephen Busch Shelby 37, passed away October 31, 2020 as a result of accident during a camping trip to Black Rocks Hot Springs, Nevada. Stephen was born January 18, 1983 in Marquette, Michigan. He attended Marquette schools thru graduation. He worked at Marquette Mountain until moving out to big powder & bluebird sky of Truckee, CA in 2006. Currently owning a construction company Elevated Home Care in Tahoe area. His quote on life “I enjoy skiing, playing in the snow like a child and long walks on short beaches” Love of the outdoors central to Steve, on skis at 5 years old, part of Marquette Mountain Racing Team at age 6, became an accomplished competitive freestyle skier in teen years. He love being out of doors, surfing in the winter waves of Lake Superior, skiing fresh snow, hiking or catching the perfect trout. Stephen is survived by his wife Charity, son Starke and daughter Bella, parents JoAnn Deuel Shelby (Chris Blank) of Marquette and Jim (Jeanne) Shelby of Marquette, brothers Drew (Megan) Shelby Edmunds, WA, nephew Isaac. Zach (Sari) Shelby Capitola, CA., nieces Selna & Alme., Step siblings Ross Johnson and Kirsten Johnson Wert. Extended family of aunts, uncle and cousins. His gentle soul and tender heart will be missed by all who knew him. He was a devoted father to Starke & Bella taking great joy in being their dad. Please share a note, pictures, and fond memories, as these will be collected in a memory book for his children. We want the children to never forget their devoted dad. There will be a celebration in Marquette to honor Stephen at a later date.