Richard Steven Vanderburg's Obituary
Richard Steven Vanderburg, 76, of Albemarle passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home. His funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Albemarle, officiated by Pastor Bob Gruver. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday prior to the service from 9-11 am at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Albemarle.
Steve was born August 10, 1948 in Stanly County to the late Robert and Margaret Vanderburg. He is lovingly survived by his wife Linda Vanderburg of 55 years. Those also left to cherish his memory are his daughters Meredith Clements and her husband Nathan of Albemarle and Beth Mabe and her husband Shane of Albemarle, grandchildren Judson Mabe and Ivey Mabe (Kaitlyn), great-grandchild Daxon, sister Gail Taylor (Don), and sisters-in-law, Carol Peck and Barbara Hartsell (Jim).
Steve spent his career in the textile sales industry, traveling around the country and then international sales, which took him to all corners of the globe. Steve loved life to the fullest and never met a stranger. Steve was an avid lover of music and guitar player. He was one of a kind and known for his humor, quit-wit, charm and kind spirit. Steve loved his family, especially his wife, his darlings, and his grandkids and loved spending time with all of them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Lutheran Church (230 S 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Vanderburg family.
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