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Stephen Wright Obituary


STEPHEN DOUGLAS WRIGHT
April 2, 1956 ~ November 8, 2017

Steve lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 8, 2017. He fought so long and so hard for over six years. He was a champ to do so and remained positive until the end. He was born April 2, 1956, in Coos Bay, OR to Earl and Mary Wright.
Steve graduated from Beaverton High School, in Beaverton, OR. He worked for the Xerox Corporation for 15 years and the Salishan Golf Course for 3 years.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed charity golf tournaments, fishing, hunting, and barbecuing ~ He was great at BBQ's!! He also enjoyed spending time at his Gleneden Beach, OR house with dear friends and putting on firework shows on the 4th of July.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen (Quella); daughter Jenna Rodriguez; sister Cheryl Donahue; brother Robert Wright; nephews Brendan and Brady Donahue; and niece Sandra Quella.
Special thanks to his friends, from Gleneden Beach, and Karen's friends, Erin, Chrissy and Linda.
Service will be held, Monday, November 20, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 15, 2017.
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Great guy, great friend... always there for everyone, including me, during some challenging times in GB.

Steve will be missed, but NEVER forgotten.

Right on....! - my friend....

Jeff LaBar

December 5, 2017

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May his cheerful spirit remain in our hearts.

Nancy & Taison Chang

November 19, 2017

I hope God gives you strength and comfort at this time. But I also believe that your sweet husband will still watch over you and love you and your family for all time. Love you

Vicki McDonald

November 17, 2017

Comfort,peace,family,friends,love and Prayer. It is an honor to remember Steve and his life. Wishing you God's Grace.

Jamey Hovick

November 17, 2017

Today we cry for what we have lost.
Tomorrow we will smile for we are are left with...memories!
RIP Steve....

Neal Duncan

November 16, 2017

My deepest condolences goes out to your family. Please find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and he understands the grief you are experiencing. (1 Peter 5:6&7)

November 15, 2017

•In this tough time in your life, may our friendship, sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort.

Kathy Gibbs

November 15, 2017

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