Steven Frederick Schreck

Steven Frederick Schreck, 70, passed away July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer.

He was born on March 26, 1948, in Walla Walla, to Frederick and Eulalie Schreck.  He grew up in Dayton. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1966.  He attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in Mathematics in 1970.

Following college, Steve returned to the area and for a brief time taught math at Pioneer Middle School in Walla Walla.  He began his farming career in Dayton, at Bar Z Ranch and then went on to farm the W.W. Day Estate on the Whetstone for over 30 years.  Steve met Phyllis Bowe through a cousin.  They were married in Walla Walla and enjoyed a wonderful 43 years of marriage and raised two daughters. Together they enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially their grandchildren.

In his spare time he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, reading, fishing, and RVing.  He was an active member of the Dayton Kiwanis Club.  He was a member of the Columbia County Grain Growers and served on the board for many years.  He volunteered and served on the Project Timothy Charity and Aid board in Dayton.  After retiring and moving to Walla Walla, Steve volunteered his time at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and was an active member of St. Patrick Church.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Schreck.  Steve is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his daughters, Stephanie (John) Groom and Monica (George) Molnar; his grandchildren, Andy Groom, Abbey Groom and Grace Molnar; his mother, Eulalie Schreck; his sister, Merridy (Mike) McChesney; his brothers, Dave (Sandy) Schreck and Tom (Patty) Schreck; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held July 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Walla Walla. Graveside services will be held following mass at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Steve requested that donations be made in his memory to OHSU Foundation, Mail Stop 45, P.O. Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208-9852. If giving by check, in the memo line, please write “In memory of Steve Schreck supporting the Carcinoid and Endocrine Research and General Program Development.” To give online, go to http://support.ohsufoundation.org/KNIV18PP.