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STEVEN JENNISON Obituary


Steven C. Jennison, 56 passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 after a courageous fight against Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.

Raised in Orting, WA by his parents Elbert and Shirley Jennison. Steve graduated from Orting High School in 1977 as class president and went on to study Forestry at Green River Community College.

Steve devoted 34 years to the Department of Natural Resources where he became a strong and graceful leader, who truly enjoyed his DNR family and loved his job fighting forest fires, laying out timber sales and scuba diving for geoducks.

Most of Steve's time was spent outdoors, hiking at Blanchard, climbing Mt Rainier, taking his family camping on long road trips to Utah and Colorado, mountain biking, relaxing in the hot springs, capturing pictures of all his adventures, discovering the best snorkel spots in Maui, but most of all he loved teaching his daughter Zoe how to snowboard and taking her camping overnight at Mt Baker so they could be the first ones up hitting the slopes.

Steve is survived by so many family and friends who continue to love him and carry him within their hearts, including his mother Shirley, wife Melissa, son Christopher (Rachel), daughter Heidi (Jason), youngest daughter Zoe, brother Jeff (Rose), brother Ron (Connie), sister Kim (Scott), nephews Josh, Zack, Matthew, Cody, Curt, nieces Jennifer, Jami, Samantha and great-niece Rilynn.

Friends wishing to honor Steven with a memorium are requested to contact Skagit Whatcom Island Trail Maintenance Organization at www.switmo.org or to your favorite charity.

A celebration of life in honor of Steve will be held on Friday July 25th, 2014, 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Lyman, 31441 W Main St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 with potluck reception to follow where friends and family will be able to share all their love and favorite memories of Steve.

Share your memories of Steve by visiting www.lemleychapel.com.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Jul. 18, 2014.
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Steve was a fine student and a wonderful young man. I am so glad to have known him and happy for his fine accomplishments in his brief career. His family shall be forever proud of him.

Walter Scobie

Walter Scobie

August 2, 2014

So sorry for the loss of Steve. We have not seen him in many years but knew him from when he was just starting with the DNR in Forks. We had many good times together. Sorry I could not attend the service.
Carol Coleman wife of Mark Coleman

August 1, 2014

My heart is completely broken for the loss of this very kind and loving individual. Steve I am honored to have been raised with and gone to school with you all the years together. I was shocked to see your picture here. My heart goes out to your family.

Rhonda Perry-Johnson

July 23, 2014

I will always treasure our friendship and will miss you.

Bryan Knutsen

July 23, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Steve. Though we cannot make it to the celebration of life service, please know we send our love and prayers for each of you at this time. Wishing for strength and courage as you process this loss.

Alex, Vanessa, and Brandon Wang

July 23, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was much too young. We send our prayers to the family for strength at this time.

Bob and Rosey Hamlin

July 21, 2014

We are so sorry....Steve was much too young. You are in our prayers. Bob and Rosey Hamlin

July 21, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you

Janis & Roger Contraro

July 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your families.

Mike McMahon

July 20, 2014

Our prayers are with you.

Edie and Rodney Chelius

July 20, 2014

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with my cousins Missy and kids and all of Steve's family and friends.

Janel & Phil Morin

July 20, 2014

Rest in Peace Steve.

July 20, 2014

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF STEVE'S FAMILY & FRIENDS. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH STEVE HE WAS A NICE HANDSOME AND FUN PERSON. I AM SO SORRY TO HERE HE IS GONE FROM THE LIVES OF ALL THAT LOVED HIM.

Karen (Burr) Ferguson

July 20, 2014

I am sorry to all Steve's family and friends for your loss.

Larry Bickel

July 19, 2014

my prayers are with you

shirley filbin

July 19, 2014

So sorry for all of you. I remember Steve from school, he was older he was always friendly. Peace..

Debbie Knowles (McFarland)

July 19, 2014

So very sorry for the loss of this wonderful man, son, father, brother and friend. You are in our prayers! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived!

Mark & Vicky Nelson

July 18, 2014

Steve, as family and friends share our loss, we know you are with the best of our loved ones. Please remember us as we will always remember you. Alex & Lynda

July 18, 2014

Steve, As family & friends find our way right now. We know you are in good company. Please remember us as we will always remember you. Alex & Lynda

July 18, 2014

I have such really wonderful memories of Steve. He was a great man.

Kim Presley

July 18, 2014

Such a kind wonderful person Steve was, he will always be remembered in the best of thoughts, I will miss him very much, such a great brother in law.

July 18, 2014

SENDING YOU ALL, LOVE AND SUPPORT. HOLD YOUR MOMORIES CLOSE AND CHERISH THEM. YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS,IN OUR THOUGHTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS.

DUANE & DEANNE SCHLUMPF

July 18, 2014

DUANE & DEANNE SCHLUMPF

July 18, 2014

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