Stephen R. Kellogg

Stephen "Steve" Ralph Kellogg, born to David and Helen Kellogg, passed away July 25, 2016 from cancer. Surrounded by friends and family reminiscing about his life, he went home to the Lord feeling safe and secure. Stephen grew up in Kenya. His family were missionaries with World Gospel Mission. He spent his formative school years at Rift Valley Academy in Kijabe. He loved hunting and exploring in the plains near Mount Kenya. He excelled in sports, especially soccer and rugby. As a young adult, he attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, on a soccer scholarship. As captain, he led Westmont's team to a national championship. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he later attended Vennard College, and received his Master's of Divinity from Wesleyan Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS. As an adult, he did mission work in five African countries including Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. These ministries included teaching theological education, church planting, preaching and sports ministry outreach, as well as serving as field director and working especially with widows and orphans. When he returned to the U.S., he worked with Bankers' Life and Casualty, becoming a trainer of new agents. He lived in Wenatchee, WA, then moved to Salt Lake City, UT, for a time. He spent ten years in Tallahassee, FL, after which he returned to Wenatchee to help care for his elderly parents. He is survived by his wife, Christal Kellogg; mother, Helen Kellogg; siblings: Rebecca St. John Bassett and Paul Kellogg; stepchildren: Melissa Wentz and Jesse Wentz; grandchildren: Lily and Ellie Wentz; as well as relatives from the Kellogg, Slater, Reinhardt and Walstead families. He was predeceased by his father, David B. Kellogg, who passed on April 25, 2016 - exactly three months to the day previously. Stephen was an amazing man who helped people all over the world with friends across the globe. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in Stephen's name (please designate on donation) can be made to GSSM Ministries at , or Olooloitkoshi Girls Rescue Center in Kenya at or Saruni International, P.O. Box 336061, Greeley, CO 80633. Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA is in charge of arrangements.

Stephen R. Kellogg

December 22, 1950 - July 25, 2016