Obituary of Steven Dale Kedalo

Steven Dale Kedalo, 64 passed away May 21, 2015 in Portland, OR of complications associated with his liver transplant in December 2014. He lived in Vancouver, WA his entire life. He is preceded in death by his parents Norma and Marvin Kedalo who moved from North Dakota to raise their family in the Northwest. He was the eldest of their three children. Steve is survived by his beloved wife Carol; sister Cheri Cronin (Dan) and brother Mitchel; step children Melissa Valdez (Albert) and Miranda Pacheco (Alex) of Vancouver WA; Savannah Bunnell (Devin) of Everett WA; Tammy Nelson (Reg) and Tina Gorman of Ellensburg WA; and John Nelson of Auburn, WA. As well as grandchildren; Skylyn, Kiara, Junior, Nehemiah, Dexter, Dakota, Kadence and soon to arrive Beau. He graduated from Fort Vancouver High school in 1968. Steve embraced the art of carpentry including home construction, eventually becoming a building inspector for both Washougal and Clark County Washington. One of his greatest joys was traveling with his wife and closest companion Carol, visiting family, friends, exploring new sights and revisiting their favorites. Steve touched the hearts of many with his warm smile, charm and corny sense of humor. He leaves behind many cherished friends and family members. Steve will be sorely missed by all. Please join our family as we gather together for: A Celebration of Life and picnic scheduled on June 7, 2015 from 1-6 pm at Vancouver Lake Park @ The South Eagle Shelter 6801 NW Lower River Road. Vancouver, WA 98660. Please bring a favorite potluck hot dish, salad, tray or dessert and your lawn chair. There will be a small Memorial Service at 3pm with Pastor Brian Thomas and Don Bancel from our church, Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene. Following the Memorial we would like Steve's Family and Friends to share their memories or stories of Steve.