BORN

1935

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home

5505 Kitsap Way

Bremerton, Washington

Stephen Atchison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2011.

Stephen S. Atchison, 76, of Bremerton passed away on December 27, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1935 to Lester and Mildred (Flynn) Atchison in Spokane, WA. He married Ruby Frances Leota in Gig Harbor on December 28, 1974. He received his high school diploma through an apprenticeship as a Pipefitter at the Naval Shipyard. Later he became a Nuclear Inspector and Shop Foreman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1955 at Schofield Barracks and Ft. Derucy in Hawaii. He belonged to the Elks, American Legion, VFW, and the Eagles. He enjoyed listening to music, photography, and reading. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, father-in-law, and brother, Earl Atchison. He survived by his wife Ruby Frances Leota, sons; Douglas Atchison, Jay Vaifanua, Joseph Vaifanua, Jessie Leota; brother Don Atchison (Candy), grandchildren; Sarah, Jordan, Lena, Faamaini, Jimmy, James, Jessie, and two great-grandchildren Eva and Jeremy. Extended family members include George & Diane Stefanini and Dorothy Faagau. There will be a Visitation on Jan 4, 2012, from 5:00–8:00pm at Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass on Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 starting with a Rosary at 10:30 at Our Lady Star of the Sea followed by a Graveside service at 12:30pm at Miller Woodlawn Memorial Park. A reception will follow the graveside service.

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January 5, 2012

Family Perfecto Amador

Joe, my prayers and thoughts goes to you and your family. May God bring peace upon everyone in comfort during this moment.

January 3, 2012

Missy Redding

Joe,
My heart & prayers go out to you and your family. I lost my dad 2 years ago. I thought my life would never be the same.....I was right. We will see them again. Remember that.

January 3, 2012

Lori Willoughby-Gustafson

Our prayers amd thoughts are with during this time. Uncle Steve you were loved and will be missed by me until we see each other again... I love you always!

December 31, 2011

Joseph Vaifanua

Dad, we will miss you every day, the best dad that could be.

December 31, 2011

Adela Caretti

My prayers and thoughts are with you every day. May God bring peace and comfort in your time of loss.

December 30, 2011

Luana Tupua

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Please know how much we love and appreciate you! From Luana, Fanua and kids.

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