- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1974
- Date Of Death: August 21, 2017
- State: Idaho
Rebecca “Becki” Stephens-Newby, 42, of Boise, passed away in Cascade, Idaho, from a tragic accident on Monday, August 21.
Becki was the firstborn of Bob and Clover Stephens. She was eager to enter this world a month early to grace us with her presence on Sunday, October 27, 1974, at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Bob, who was a season ticket holder to the Buffalo Bills, said she was the only reason he would miss a Bill’s game.
In 2004 she met the love of her life, David Newby, at a chance encounter. They immediately connected and thus began a life full of adventure and amazing memories (traveling, socializing and living life to the fullest). She was such a wonderful addition to the Newby and Allen families. She was especially supportive of her nephew, Michael, and niece, Sarah, attending their many school and sporting activities and helped in organizing many memorable family events. David and Becki married in 2011 and were blessed with their first son, Grant, later that year. In 2014 their son, Reed, was born.
Becki began her career at Saint Alphonsus Hospital in 2005 as an Occupational Therapist until her passing. She mentored numerous Occupational Therapy students over the years, including one from her alma mater, Elizabethtown College.
After Becki’s brother, Brett was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in 2012, she became a vigorous advocate to help fundraise to find a cure. Immediately she put together a team named “Stephens Steppers” to participate in the annual Walk MS, which occurs every April. The Team has increased in numbers every year since.
Becki was an amazing young woman; a devoted wife, loving mother, exceptional daughter, beloved sister, amazing sister-in-law, supportive aunt, niece and true friend to so many. She is survived by her loving husband, David; sons, Grant (5) and Reed (3); parents, Bob, and Clover Stephens; brother, Brett (Dani), sister-in-law, Kelly (Chris) and several nieces and nephews.
