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Stephen Irving Obituary
September 19, 1945 - December 5, 2022
Bellingham, Washington - Stephen Walter Irving, "Steve-O", 77, of Bellingham WA passed away at The Bellingham at Orchard Memory Care Center on the morning of December 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter "Chip", and Grace Irving. He is survived by his loving wife Helene Zaslow, daughter Tammy Lynn Magner, grandson (the "apple of his eyes") Kameron Magner, son in law Jeremy Magner, brothers Mike (& wife Dana), David (& wife Vicki) and Jon (& wife Dee), his nephews Jeffrey, Nick, and Greg, his nieces Christine and Carrie, as well as great-nieces, -nephews and cousins. He is also survived by many loving friends.
Steve was passionate about the environment and spent most of his free time either outside exploring the natural world…be it hiking, climbing, fishing, skiing, and kayaking or volunteering to protect it. He was a land steward with the Whatcom Land Trust for decades, and an active member of the North Cascades Audubon Society.
Steve was a joy to explore the out of doors with. Steve's humor, wealth of selflessness and friendly smile will be sorely missed by his friends as well as his family.
Please consider donations in Steve's honor to the Whatcom Land Trust, The North Cascades Audubon Society, or Dementia Support Northwest.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kevin Hamada
April 6, 2025
Hi Helene,
I saw your picture on Facebook. So I looked up information on Steve and found out about your loss.
I will sure miss him. I missed the hikes and the birding. It was lots of fun. I will really miss him.
I’ll keep him in my prayers.
Kevin Hamada
Ken Wilcox
December 16, 2022
We'll miss you, Steve. Such a great friend, devoted conservationist, volunteer for many good causes, especially those around taking care of our still unprotected wild lands in the North Cascades, and the diminishing habitats and wild places closer to home. I savor the memories of countless hikes and climbs we shared over the years, especially during the earlier days of the Bellingham Mountaineers. I remember your perpetual smile and the endless comedy you brought to every outing, from dry to hilarious. More recently, when the words wouldn't cooperate, I could nevertheless sense the jokes you were about to tell and laughed with you. Thank you kind friend for all the good cheer, insight, wild spirit and companionship (and for carrying my pack for a brief spell when I was sick and out of steam coming off a climb). Will be thinking of you often. And thank you Helene for your great care of pretty good guy.
Elsie Hazlett
December 15, 2022
Helene and family , Your in my thoughts at this time. I met Steve when I was in the mountaineers climbing class years ago. He was so kind and supportive when I had technical questions with climbing Baker. I appreciated his wisdom and expertise with climbing and love with the outdoors. Helene you were his angel . Hugs to you my friend
Ron and EileenStehr
December 15, 2022
Dearest Helen, Mike, David and Jon, and Families ! Our deepest Condolences to you all, during this time! Steve was the kindest neighbor, anyone could have! Always a Smile, whenever we would meet! Grew up on the same road, since we were kids! He will be missed!
D.C. Carroll
December 14, 2022
I'm sorry for your loss. Even though I only briefly knew him, I could tell that Stephen was a very kind man. He will always have my respect for the noble causes he championed.
Ruth Campbell
December 14, 2022
Helene,
It was many years ago that I met Steve. What I remember the most is - you were so good together.
Let go of your pain when you are ready. You get to decide how you want to grieve.
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