Steven Martin Burdick

Steven Martin Burdick, of Running Springs, California, passed away November 26, 2022 after a long illness. He was born to Elmer and Patricia (Smith) Burdick in Detroit Michigan on March 13, 1952. Having grown up in a military family, Steven attended schools in Michigan, California and Minnesota, graduating from Rosemount High School in Rosemount Minnesota. Soon after, he joined the U.S. Navy, and trained in Memphis, Tennessee for a career in Aviation Electronics. Stationed at NAS Moffett Field in California, he served from 1970 to 1976. After his service ended, he continued his electronics career for 13 years with Riverside City School District in Riverside, California. While there, his knowledge of electronics, computers and emerging technologies of that time intensified, leading him to a career with California State University, San Bernardino. In his 31 years there, he researched, introduced and maintained the latest computer technologies for student and faculty use, put up the University’s first webcam, and helped launch distance learning classes. His dedication to his work earned him the President’s Annual Staff Award as an Outstanding Employee in 2005-06.

Steven’s interests were not limited to electronics. An avid reader, he was intelligent and detailed in his work as well as his hobbies. He loved music and enjoyed playing his acoustic and electric guitars. He liked photography as well as videography. Astronomy was another interest that culminated with viewing Halley’s comet when it graced the night sky in April 1986. Setting up his large magnifying telescope at an Interstate rest area near Indio, California, he shared his view of the comet with others there who only had binoculars. He had a big love for both film and television, with his favorite genres being action adventure, science fiction, history, comedy and documentaries.

Steven delighted in sharing his knowledge with others and patiently answered the many questions he would get from family and friends. His devotion to keeping up with technological advances earned him the unofficial title of “Tech Support” whenever there were questions about computers, televisions, stereo systems, cameras, and anything technical. His thoughtfulness, quick wit and wise sense of humor, as well as his intelligence and knowledge, will be missed so very much by his family and all those that knew and loved him.

Your actions were always kind

A generous hand and an active mind

Anxious to please and loath to offend

A loving brother and faithful friend

Steven is survived by his sisters, Pamela Farmer of Savage, MN; Carol Bailey and brother-in-law James, of Randall, MN; Kathleen Bell and brother-in-law Chris, of Garden Grove, CA and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.