Steven Charles Cantrell, age 54; Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and loyal friend; lost his 18 month battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 10th at 3:15pm at the University of Washington’s Medical Center in Seattle. Steven was born in Yakima, WA to George and Julia Cantrell and became a life long resident of Richland. He graduated from Columbia High school, and married Sue Thomas of Benton City. Steven soon entered the U S Marine Corps as an Aviation Electrician, graduating “Honor Man” from A-school, and worked on Cobra attack helicopters. After his tour of duty, he earned Associates Degrees as an Instrument Technician and Machinist from Columbia Basin College while maintaining a 4.0 grade point. He went on to work for Hanford Engineering Development Lab HEDL, the Westinghouse Hanford Co. WHC, Fast Flux Test Facility FFTF, and received promotion to engineer while working for the Non Destructive Testing Lab NDT. He became an expert electronics troubleshooter and software engineer. Steven held many recognitions and distinctions including the coveted Westinghouse Signature Award for engineering excellence, and the honor of being one of the patent holders for his contributions in the development of the ESTeem wireless modem. A tireless dynamo of a man, Steven prided himself in his personal physical accomplishments; runner of no less than 19 marathons, avid biker who trekked from Richland to Seattle, and a distance swimmer who liked to traverse the Columbia’s currents, he lived by a belief that nearly anything can be accomplished with drive and tenacity. But of all his achievements it will be his faith and generosity of spirit that will endure in the memory of those who knew and loved him. He was completely loyal to those he called friend and devoted to his family, both of blood and his church. When not participating in his children’s or grandchildren’s activities, he would spend countless hours in his church’s building projects and outreaches. Steven is survived by; wife of 34 yrs, Susanne, son Christopher, daughters Kerri and Jessica Danz, grandchildren Sarah and Quinn Danz, mother Julia, brothers James and Donald, sisters Jolene Lee and Catherine Kerwick. Steven, you are loved and sorely missed, be at peace as we do not despair, for we know you have joined your precious savior Jesus Christ to start God’s work anew in the great beyond. Visitation will be available at the Einan’s Funeral Home, Richland WA on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 2pm. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Church in Richland on Saturday November 20th at 2pm. Graveside services will be held for friends & family at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland at 3pm on Sunday November 14th. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethel Benevolence Fund.