Steven Payne Witter

Steven Payne WITTER Wenatchee, WA Steve passed away suddenly on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1947 to Espey Witter and Jeanette (Mittelstaedt). He attended Wenatchee schools, graduating from Wenatchee High with the Class of "66." As a young boy, his biggest joy was spending all the time he could at his grandparents (Mittelstaedt) ranch in Douglas, WA. He had to have clothes and boots like his uncles and learned to drive early on, helping with the wheat. His fondest memories were getting on his horse, Shayln, and riding to the Douglas store, and of course, enjoying Grandma's cookies and pinching a piece off the fresh bread as it was rising. His aunts were always entertained by Steve. He enlisted in the Army in 1967-1970. He was stationed in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division, Chemical Company in 1968-1969. Steve was sent to Germany later. Unfortunately, at the time he was serving his country in Korea, he was in direct contact with the herbicide, Agent Orange. Later in life it turned out to lead to his disability, early retirement, and passing. Over the years, he was able to help many other veterans that were stationed in Korea, with their disability claims associated with the chemical, and was interviewed here by a Korean News Station out of Los Angeles, CA six years ago. He loved the outdoors, enjoying many years of skiing Mission Ridge, windsurfing and sailing Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan. He was a participant in Ridge to River for many years. He retired from Cedargreen/Simplot Foods after 31 years in April 2000. He had many hobbies from building birdhouses, bird feeders, and gazebos to collecting many toys. He enjoyed working on his old cars and pickup and going to car shows. But, his greatest unconditional love of all was for his four legged best buddies over the years. He was preceded in death by his father Espey Witter, and wife, Connie (Simon). He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Witter; wife, Kathy; sister, Cathy Morrison (Brent); brother, Tim Witter (Wendy); step-children Eric Musgrove and Chrissy Zumwalt; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special canines Tigger and Tina also survive. Contributions may be made to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. Visitation of Steve will be held at the Telford's Chapel in East Wenatchee, WA from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016. A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Wenatchee City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

Steven Payne Witter

September 3, 1947 - April 1, 2016