Steven Eugene Wheland, age 63, died on March 27th, 2013 in Kennewick, Washington after a long battle with cancer. Steve was born on August 16th, 1949 to Ed and Polly Wheland in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Steve had lived in Richland, Washington since 1979. Steve was a chemist for Test America Corporation. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1977. Steve had a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in New Testament Theology from Denver Baptist Seminary in Denver, Colorado. Steve was a member of Bethel Church in Richland, and he had served the Lord as a missionary in the Congo in Africa with African Inland Mission. Steve was a talented photographer, stamp collector, and model railroader. Steve was a member of the Tri-Cities Digital Camera Club and the Tri-Cities Stamp Club. Steve is survived by his parents, Ed and Polly Wheland of Center Union, Pennsylvania; his brother David Wheland, sister-in-law Michelle Knack Wheland, and niece Sarah Wheland of Richland, Washington; his uncle Ted Uttley of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and numerous family members, co-workers, and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his older brother, Edwin H. Wheland. A short graveside and burial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6th at the Rocklyn Church Cemetery near Davenport, Washington. A Memorial Service celebrating Steve's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th at Memories at Sunset Event Center at 915 By-Pass Highway in Richland, Washington on.
Donations in Steve's memory may be made to Liberty Christian School in Richland, Washington or at www.libertychristian.net.

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