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STEVE VICTOR Obituary

Steve Victor, Jr. "Big Stevie" Steve passed away peacefully in his sleep after a 14-month battle with lung cancer. Steve was born in Grafton, W. Virginia. He served 20 years in the Air Force with a tour of duty in VietNam. He worked for 18 years at Bulk Mail Center in Federal Way. He retired at the age of 55 to enjoy his summer home at Mardon Resort in Eastern Washington. Steve enjoyed cooking, and his family always looked forward to seeing him at the BBQ grill. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen of 34 years, sister Marvella (Mike) Alumbaugh of Folsom, CA, his 4 children, Tina (Dennis) Shomper, Janet Nau, Debra Victor, and Steven Victor, stepchildren Lori (KC) Barghini, Carrianne (David) Litowitz, Sherri (Gary) Cora, Lawrence Bartlett, and DJ Warner. Steve had 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Steve loved his dogs, his garden, the Mariners, Seahawks and bass fishing. A celebration of Steve's life will be at LifeWay Church, 5015 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA on January 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Pierce County Humane Society. Special thanks to Rainier Physicians, Dr. Rose and the loving care he received at Regency Care in Puyallup. Steve will be greatly missed by his family, dogs and his many friends.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 3, 2010.

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January 8, 2010

Dear Steve, unfortunately I didnt get to know you but I would like to give you a big thank you for giving me the chance to get to know your wonderful daughter Janet. My deepest compassion is with his wife and his family. Thomas, Germany

Zenobia Walker

January 5, 2010

MarDon will never be the same, you will be truly missed every morning with your coffee. Colleen, we are always there for you.
Your next door neighbors,
Willie and Zenobia

Jerry & Lisa Turner

January 3, 2010

Steve, you'll so missed by our family!

Colleen you're in our prayers!

Sincerely,

Jerry & Lisa Turner

Dotty Pendergrass

January 3, 2010

We will dearly miss Steve's friendly smile and upbeat comments when we walk by his trailer at Mar Don Resort, Flo with the Angels Steve, they are lucky to have you!
Greg and Dotty Pendergrass Space #96

January 3, 2010

Hey Big Guy you will be greatly missed. Colleen you have our deepest Sympathy.
Your friends forever
Jane & Mike

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