Jack Steenbergen

Jack Steenbergen was born in Gunnison, Colorado July 4, 1942, to Father, George Steenbergen, and Mother, Eleanor Matchett Steenbergen.

Preceded in death by Father, Mother, Brother, Donald Steenbergen and Grandson J. D. Steenbergen.

Survived by two Sons, Jeff in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and George in Olathe, Colorado. Granddaughter Stephanie, Great Grandchildren, Jimmy Dakota and Brooklyn.

Married Betty Forehand in Las Vegas, Nevada April 7, 2001.

Jack once was asked if he could drive a team he replied, "I can herd six, drive four and put two in the mailbox". Jack learned to drive a team at a young age on his parents’ ranches, first on Stueben Creek then the Razor Creek ranch east of Gunnison in 1960.

He was president of Cattlemen's Days 1976-1977. He rode bareback broncs, and he won the Watershed Bareback riding in 1965 and was an avid team roper with local roping club. He and his son, George, won the branding competition in Gunnison in 1987. He cherished all his Gunnison friends and co-workers with the Division of Wildlife. He was a man of many talents and a real fine cowboy.

In lieu of flowers, the Steenbergen Family would like to request donations be sent to Jack’s church, Cowboy at the Cross, PO Box 754, Delta, CO 81416