Stephen Douglas "Steve" Witham

Stephen Douglas "Steve" Witham obituary

Stephen Witham Obituary


STEPHEN DOUGLAS WITHAM
February 29, 1948 ~ July 23, 2016

Steve was born on Leap Day, 1948 in Woodburn, OR to Elmer and Hilda Witham.
He had been a resident of Vancouver, WA since the early 1980's, and attended Crossroads Community Church for most of those years.
Steve was an ordained minister, former mental health counselor and chaplain. Up until the last week of his life, Steve continued to volunteer at the Red Cross Donation Center and The Veterans Hospital in Vancouver.
Steve will be remembered for his
deep love of his family, church family, as well as
for his Savior Jesus Christ. His fabulous sense of humor carried him through many hard times in his life.
Steve is survived by Rusti Hixson Witham, his wife of 30 years; his brothers, Michael and Greg Witham; his four children, Jonathan (Kristin) Witham, Jeremy Witham, Amy (Michael) Hixson Anderson, and Adam Hixson. Steve deeply loved his eight grandchildren: Amy Kate, Sam, Abigail and Natalie Anderson, Haley and Trevor Beatty, and Luke and Sarah Witham.
The family would be honored to have you join them in a celebration of his life on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Noon at Crossroads Community Church, 7808 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 2, 2016.
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My sincere condolences. Steve was a friend of mine from French class in high school and we used to sing in church together. . He always made me laugh. We played Alot of hangman in French class because the teacher was so bad

Jackie Woods LaChapelle

Friend

August 23, 2022

Rusti, Some news travels slowly and I just learned of Steve's passing. I am saddened and feel the world is a little less happy without him. I remember Steve from our associations in the Free Methodist Church. I always enjoyed visiting with him whether it was at a MEG Board meeting or at Annual Conference. His smile and positive attitude was infectious. I will miss seeing him and look forward to his greeting in heaven.

Gene Mumau

August 14, 2016

Steve was a wonderful, genuine and loving person. We were blessed to know him. Our prayers are with you, Rusti, and all of Steve's kids and grandkids. Rod, Denise, Andrew and Audrie Weston

Denise Weston

August 5, 2016

Dear Rusti,
My prayers are with you during this time of loss. May you always cherish the life you shared together knowing one day you will again be reunited with Steve when the Lord calls you home.

Gaila Barker

August 5, 2016

Dear Rusti and family, I'm are so sorry for your loss. Steve was always a welcoming presence at church even though we didn't get to see each other very often. His sense of humor and smile on Sunday mornings helped make Crossroads feel like home. He will be missed by many people I'm sure. I'm lifting you up in prayer and rejoicing with you that Steve is with Jesus complete and whole again.

Lorrie Hume

August 5, 2016

Dear Rusti, Erwin and I send our deep condolences. We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. Steve was a bright spot on "our street". As newcomers to Vancouver in the late 70's, you were the first neighbor to visit. We love you. You are in our prayers. Toodie

August 4, 2016

Steve was one of the first people for me to meet at The Elahan. He truly was a wonderful mentor and we soon learned we knew some of the same people in Woodburn where I had lived for 21 years.
Steve was very gracious, generous and thoughtful. He definitely walked his faith and led by example. May God bless Steve and his family.

Virginia Garey

August 2, 2016

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