Much too young but he was a big time risk taker. He was married to a great gal, too. Sad.

He crashed a plane in Idaho a few years ago and was ok, crashed a car in Europe in a race too, guy liked his thrills.

Thanks for everything, Mr. Appleton.

saw that on the news feed and did a double take.

Great Alumni and his gifts to this University have been more important then any other benefactor I can think of. RIP.

Sorry to hear it. RIP.

What a great man, ran Micron much like his own life. Fast paced, risky, and successful. RIP and thank you for the many gifts given to not only Boise State but groups and organizations all over Idaho.

I am very depressed over this news. Bronco Nation has lost a great one, and I am so sorry for his family. I think it might be appropriate tonight at the Tailgate to have a moment of silence for one of our own. Thanks for everything, Steve.

Statement from Boise State President Bob Kustra:

“Boise State lost one of its own today. A former Bronco tennis player who never forgot his alma mater, Steve graduated in business and went on to lead one of the nation’s premier companies and enrich in so many ways the community he called home. He played a critical role in transforming Boise State into a research university serving the tech economy of Idaho. I valued his friendship, his generous support, and especially the advice and counsel he provided me personally as we navigated our way through the recent recession. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dalynn, his children and his family as well as his colleagues at Micron.”

Knew him very well in my younger years as a local tennis player…he was an amazing human being. Thankful for his life and the countless lives he touched.