Steven G. Shook, 67, unexpectedly left this world to be with his Lord on the morning of January 11, 2021.

He was born on August 22, 1953, to Wade and June Shook, the youngest of 4 boys (Robert, George, Jeff, and Steve). The family lived in the tri-city area until moving to Electric City, WA in his late teens.

In 1971, Steve graduated from Grand Coulee High School and joined the US Navy. For the next four years, he toured the world via the USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier.

After serving his country, Steve returned to the Tri-City area in 1975, where he was reintroduced by mutual friends to Jocelyn Leemhuis. The two were married on Valentine’s Day, 1976 and later were blessed with two children, Steven Wade and Christine Melissa.

Steve worked on the Hanford site for over 40 years, beginning with Hanford Patrol and spending the last 26 of those years working at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. He completed his career as a Senior Building Technician for the final 10 years before retiring in 2015.

Steve received his Associates of Arts degree in 1994. He was a very versatile person and demonstrated his “Jack of all trades” skills often while helping others.

Steve loved and valued his family and friendships he made during his life, always ready to speak with them or share a story. As grandchildren were added to his family, he always made time for them, sharing his knowledge, skills, and most importantly love with them. With the grandchildren living next door, he was never too busy for daily visits.

Steve loved to go on his annual fishing and hunting trips with his dear friend Mike and his cousin Jerry. Steve also had a love of reading books, and usually could be found sitting in his recliner with his nose stuck in a novel or reading on his tablet.

Steve is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jocelyn, son Steven Shook, daughter Christine Fowler, Son in laws Aaron Helton and Shawn Fowler, grandchildren Emmanuel, Sebastian, Angel, Madison, and Skyla. His brother George Shook, Denver Co., plus many other family members scattered around the world. He is also survived by his dearest friends, Mike and Nancy Gustafson.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, January 22, at 1:00 pm at Einan’s at Sunset Event Center, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland, WA 99352. For those that cannot make it, the event will be recorded and broadcasted online. A link will be provided at www.sunsetgardenstricities.com/obituaries/.