Steven Ray Calhoun Obituary (2024)

Steven Ray Calhoun went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2024. Steven was born (red cheeks and all) on March 11, 1954 to Leonard and Betty Calhoun in Seattle Washington. Steve attended Wapato High school and was quite talented in track, throwing the javelin was his favorite. After graduation in 1972 he joined the family farm, Calhoun Fruit & Produce, Inc. In 1974 Steve volunteered for the local Fire Department with both the City of Wapato and Yakima County Fire District #5, retiring in 1999 after 25 years of service. Steve met the love of his life Linda Donohue and they were married January 24, 1976. Together, they built their lives and raised a family in the Wapato community. Steve was very talented with his hands and could build or fix almost anything. In 1991 Steve and Linda built the family home they live in now. After a fire in 2003 at the family business, the difficult decision was made to not rebuild and continue farming. In 2004 Steve's talent and love for building would inspire him to start Calhoun Construction with his wife Linda, his son Ryan, and his daughter in-law Amber. Together they built numerous homes around the valley until 2012. At this time Steve began working for the Wapato School District as a custodian and bus driver until his retirement in 2021. Though the demands of his jobs and projects kept him busy, Steve made his walk with God a priority. He may have been a quiet man with his words, but he was loud through his acts of service. With the relationship he had with his loving Savior, he was able to show and demonstrate his love of God to his family, friends, church, and the community. Steve loved his family and was very involved with his grandchildren. He enjoyed creating memories and traditions for them that will last a lifetime. He enjoyed celebrating holidays, Christmas was his favorite. He loved to cook. He was a big foodie and created many of his own cookbooks and recipes. Steve loved to travel and visit new places. Planning the next adventure with his wife was one of his favorite activities. He would say that planning the trip was almost more fun than the actual trip itself. Steve is survived by his loving and devoted wife Linda, his mother Betty of Yakima, his sons Ryan (Amber) Calhoun of Wapato, Brandon Calhoun of Wapato, and his daughter Crystal (Justin) Waddington of Harrah, as well as 8 grandchildren: Heidi Waddington, Khale Calhoun, Holly Waddington, Taylor Calhoun, Riley Waddington, Cody Waddington, Shaden Rinehart, and Jubilee Calhoun. He was preceded in death by his father Leonard Calhoun, and two infant granddaughters, Kylie Calhoun and Grace Calhoun. A Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, June 8th at the All Nations Center Adventist Church in Wapato at 3:00 PM. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Celebration of Life Saturday, June 08, 2024 3:00 PM All Nations Center Adventist Church 3020 Ashue Rd Wapato, WA 98951