Steven - Parypa's Obituary
Steven Parypa was born on March 13, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Steve & Maxine Gannon Parypa.
He died at his home in St. Helens on November 30, 2005 at the age of 60.
He was in the Army during Vietnam from '64-'67.
He lived most of his life in Portland until moving to St. Helens with Bonnie in 1989.
They were married on December 17, 1991 in Illwaco, WA., being together since 1984.
He worked at in building maintenance at Columbia Co. Community Mental Health building for the past 5 years.
He was a member of the St. Helens Elks Lodge and his interests included, fishing, fishing and fishing. He also enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and his grandchildren.
Survivors include: Wife Bonnie; stepchildren: Michael & Cindy Palmer, Sheila Brame; Nephew: Josh Parypa; great niece: Kyla Parypa; grandchildren: Hayden & Kennedy Brame; Morgan Palmer.
Memorial service: Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM at St. Helens Elks Lodge.
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