It is with heavy hearts and great sadness to let our Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle family know that Sandy Steers passed away on the evening of 2/11/2026.
We will be providing more information in the future, but please give our team time to grieve and process this sad news.
The FOBBV Team
"Hope is the thing with feathers
that perches in the soul
and sings the tunes without the words
and never stops at all...
Emily Dickinson
Wings of Big Bear
This song is a tribute to Sandy Steers, whose love for nature helped connect millions of people to the wild beauty of Big Bear and its eagles. Through patience, education, and quiet dedication, she gave the world a window into a living story that reminded us to slow down, watch, and care.
Inspired by the bond between Jackie and Shadow, this song reflects on loss, gratitude, and the enduring presence of those who teach us how to see the natural world with wonder and respect. Sandy’s legacy lives on in every shared moment of stillness, every classroom lesson, and every pair of wings rising over the lake.
May this song rest gently where the pines meet the water.