Michael Guy Stenberg Jr.

Michael Guy Stenberg, Jr. laid down for his last Sunday afternoon nap on May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family in Whitney, Idaho. He had fought a four-year battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Preston on December 2, 1952, to Michael Guy Stenberg, Sr. and Vera Nellie Bell as the only boy. He had four sisters: Tyra Beth (Chipman), Del Rae (Bennett), Lyla Jean (Waters), and Ora Mae. He grew up in Preston and graduated from PHS in 1971. In 1973, he married his sweetheart, Julie Swainston, and they began life in Pocatello. There they had their first daughter, Aimee, before building their home in Whitney, where they had their second daughter, Aubree Ann. 

Mike worked for Presto Products for 40 years and the Whitney-Nashville Water Board for many years. He was the town’s cameraman, as he took pictures at school dances, weddings, cutter races, and family reunions. Michael served in many church callings, from Young Men’s, Scoutmaster, Elders Quorum, Bishoprics, High Councilman, and nursery. He loved to share his testimony of the gospel. 

After retiring, Julie and Mike served a mission in Salt Lake, Utah, Headquarters mission. After his return home, he worked as an ordinance worker in the Logan, Utah, Temple. When he wasn’t busy, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family on the water fishing. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters. He was survived by his wife, Julie Stenberg; his daughters, Aimee (Morgan) Rick, and Aubree Ann Stenberg; grandchildren, Ataree LaRae, Taj Michael, and Sonjalee Vera Rick. 

The family would like to thank all those medical professionals that served him over the years, especially Leslie Brimhall from Ascend Hospice for her comfort and care at the end. 

In lieu of flowers, the Franklin County Senior Citizen Center was a large portion of Mike’s volunteer work; a donation will be made in his name. If you would like to contribute, please send to Venmo@theStenbergs.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitney Ward Chapel, 1444 S. 1600 E. Preston, Idaho. Viewings will be held on Friday 6-8 pm at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 S. 800 E. Preston, Idaho and again Saturday prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Idaho Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com