Stephen John Mech Jr.

In his own words…

Born in Colfax, WA, 11/15/1937 to Stephen and Eunice Mech of Pullman Pullman didn't have a hospital at that time, and now they have torn down the hospital in Colfax …does that tell you something?

Graduated from Prosser High School in 1955 and went on to college at Washington State College later renamed Washington State University graduating in 1960 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. The same year he earned a Professional Engineering License.

Married the love of his life, Dorothy Wehe …..his starter wife, who later turned out to be his trophy wife.

Started professional career in missile industry, then returned to graduate school, earning an MS Degrees in Electrical Engineering.

After graduate school spend several years teaching, then went to work at Hanford. During his employment at Hanford he was issued Several Patents and had many Publications.

Retired as a Fellow Engineer after 23 years at Hanford. Took up woodcarving, mold making, casting and turning pens from wood.
Enjoyed his family……sometimes Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy, his son John and daughter Laurie, but no dog. A bunch of grand kids…..all local. A Brother Dr. William Bill Mech , Jupiter, FL, a sister Cecile Mech Gurney of La Grande, OR, and Mary Mech Collier of Ellensville, NY. All of which have dogs.

Memorial services are planned for 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Riverview United Methodist Church, 4012 W. Court St., Pasco.

Memorial contributions may be made in Steve's name to Hospice at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.