Stephen Charles Spencer

Stephen Charles Spencer, 75, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and formerly of Beardstown, Illinois, died on June 21, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1949, the son of Dr. Robert Andrew and Magdalena "Billie" Billmayer Spencer. Steve graduated from Beardstown High School in 1967. He then attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1971. He married Pamela Spencer, a fellow Beardstown native, on July 10 of that same year.

Together, Pam and Steve spent 46 wonderful years enjoying vacations all over the world and raising their two children until she passed away on January 30, 2018. After her passing, Steve struggled to find happiness without her by his side, but he deeply loved his kids and found joy in the visits with his grandchildren, who brought laughter and light into his life. He loved listening to St. Louis Cardinals games and took great pride in being a loyal Fighting Illini fan.

Finding purpose in his work, Steve enjoyed a successful career in electric utility consulting that lasted for several decades. He held numerous leadership roles at multiple firms, which required him to travel and live away from home for extended periods. St. Charles, Missouri, served as their home base during their children's early years, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where he lived until his passing. Despite the challenges of being apart, he always prioritized his family’s well-being, knowing that his hard work and sacrifices would provide them with a better future.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one sister, Dianne Carol Spencer; three brothers, Robert Andrew Spencer, Jr., Dr. John Spencer, and Timothy Spencer; sister-in-law, Pat Crudup; and many close friends. He will be deeply missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Leonna Spencer; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Aaron Facchinello; grandchildren, Jack and Isabella Facchinello; cousin, Cindy Farmer (husband Bill); brother-in-law, Chris Caldwell (wife Melinda); brother David (wife Maria) Spencer; sister, Judy (husband Rick) Deaton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will meet with friends at a remembrance ceremony to be held at Beardstown City Cemetery on a later date. Memorials have been suggested to the American Heart Association.