Steven Tracy Cobb

The family of Steven Tracy Cobb are deeply saddened to announce his passing on September 8th, 2026. Steven was born September 21st, 1951, in Taft California to parents Robert N. Cobb and Emily N. Cobb (predeceased).

Raised in Fresno, California, Steve attended California State University, Fresno, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture under Professor and Mentor Vincent Petrucci Sr. In 1984 Steve and his wife Debra moved to the Central Coast, where Steve managed 500 acres of grapes for International Vineyards in Greenfield, followed by viticultural pest management at Delicato Vineyards in King City, and then Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield.

Steve loved nature...from sailing, hiking and target archery to biking, running, water & snow skiiing. He loved growing vines, trees and vegetables. He was a creative soul spending free time as a calligrapher, woodworker, winemaker, beekeeper, maker of honey, drawer, and painter. Both Steve and his wife enjoyed traveling together, whether to the beach, mountains, or abroad.

Steve is survived by his wife Debra, sister & husband Deborah and John W. Blalock, niece and husband Brittany and John F. Rutherford and their son John G. Rutherford, nephew John R. Blalock, Brother-in-law & wife Paul and Kim Sutters. He was predeceased by his fraternal grandparents Robert T. and Ellen Cobb and maternal grandparents Thomas Earl and Iva Ellen Hilton.

The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, the Society for Creative Anachronism, Sol Treasures Art Center in King City, CA or the Santa Barbara City Cottage Hospital.

Steve's wit, smile, and creativity will be deeply missed by those who knew him.