Steve Compton Ingraham's Obituary
Steven Compton Ingraham, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Renton, WA. Born to Stanley C. and Barbara M. Ingraham in Port Angeles WA, September 22, 1953, Steve lived a full life surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Generous and good natured, Steve truly cared about others and loved the opportunity to help family or friends, always there to lend a hand. Gone too soon, he will be greatly missed.
In Steve’s younger years his father’s occupation had the family transferred to many different cities. Aberdeen, Seattle, Yakima, Clarkston, Portland, and Anchorage provided Steve with experiences that shaped his life and gave him the gift of lifelong friends. Steve graduated from East Anchorage High School where he lettered in football and according to his brothers, drove some very cool cars. He ventured to Texas to attend college and spread his wings.
Steve’s career in the petroleum industry began early with his time in Anchorage for Chevron, then to Ingraham Oil in Ketchikan, Ak. and on to managing a fuel plant in Craig, Alaska. He then moved south to Sacramento, CA. where he continued in the fuel industry. In 1988 Steve moved to Lakewood, WA to start up and manage the Lube Center which involved fueling and servicing semi-trucks and eventually included auto repair. In this spare time Steve was integral in the development of family-owned business in Shelton, Christmas Village MH Park. Always looking forward Steve dabbled in bioremediation before starting NW Geotech Drilling, which focused on drilling test pits for windmills. After retirement Steve took to driving for Highline School district transporting children with disabilities to their respective schools. He enjoyed the interaction with the kids, it kept him smiling.
Steve was an avid golfer and maintained a single digit handicap for years, he even had a hole-in-one on at least one occasion. He was a member of Oakbrook Golf and Country Club in Lakewood, WA for many years where he eventually met the love of his life, Linda Kitterman, at a singles dance held in the clubhouse. They were married in July 2002. Steve loved to cook, and he had a passion for fishing, whether it be for trout, salmon, or a halibut trip to Alaska. Together Steve and Linda have enjoyed cruising to many different ports over the years and recently took their dream cruise of 21 days throughout the Caribbean.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Linda Karen Ingraham, his mother Barbara M. Ingraham, sister Linda Hoff (Roger), brothers Tim (Lois), Brian (Earlene), and Scott (Lannett), two nieces, four nephews, three great-nieces and two great-nephews. He is also survived by his two stepdaughters and three step grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Stanley C. Ingraham. Steve’s ashes will be placed in the Ingraham plot in Port Townsend.
In recent years Steve expressed a desire to go to Mission Hills in Palm Desert, CA along with his mother and siblings, to play a round of golf in memory of his father. His family is currently planning to fulfill that wish and will go with Steve in their hearts.
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