John Leo Steeber, 53, was called to be with the Lord on the morning of January 10, 2024, in Bakersfield, California after a courageous fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on September 17, 1970, in Van Nuys, California. He leaves behind his wife, Julie Steeber, children, Kaylah Hall, Sean Beeson, Harmony Steeber and Brooklyn Steeber as well as grandchildren, Samantha Beeson, Alaiya Steeber, Declan Beeson and Phoebe Hall. He is survived by his mother, Astrid Steeber, brother Jim Steeber and Aunt Sylvia De La Cruz. John was preceded in death by his father, Gary Steeber.

John grew up in Simi Valley and graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1989 where he excelled in sports, including football and baseball. In 1998 John would marry the love of his life, Julie, and join their families together including Kaylah and Sean. In 2000 they would welcome their daughter Harmony into their life and in 2012 Brooklyn was born and would become the namesake of Brooklyn's BBQ.

John believed in living life to the fullest and pursuing his dreams. At the age of 18 he launched his own concrete pumping business. The concrete business would take the family to Bakersfield in 2006. John worked as a consultant for Syndex Concrete, working the oilfields until he earned his way to the top. In 2016 he decided to launch a family-owned restaurant that quickly became the best BBQ experience in town.

John enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as greeting customers of Brooklyn's BBQ and making them feel like they were family. John and Julie enjoyed entertaining friends at the lake. He loved wakeboarding, surfboarding, camping and poker. His favorite moments in life included visits to Cancun with Julie, the kids, and invited friends.

John will be missed by countless friends and family members. He touched the lives of many people and helped many local nonprofits and schools with their fundraising efforts. He was always generous and would help anyone who asked for help.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled at Park Place Special Events venue at 28144 Fresno Ave. Shafter, on Saturday February 17, 2024 at 4:00pm.