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Life Story for Scott Stevens
On a mountain top, overlooking the ocean, at a tower site in Northern Washington on Monday, October 15th, Scottie sadly took his own life. They say the spot was beautiful, and everyone knows that broadband technology was his passion; perhaps he is finally at peace.
He left behind three children; Sahara, Tate, and Ty; dad Jay, mom Deb; brothers Shawn and Chad; his sister Jenny; and many family and friends who will miss him dearly. Scott was preceded in by his son, Zevi, an infant.
Scott was born in Wisconsin; his dad Juris traveled to the states as a little one from Latvia. He established roots and built family in Port Washington, WI. After Scott’s parents divorced, when he was 15ish, his dad and brother Chad moved to Montana where they continue to live and enjoy the mountains. Scott spent several years in Aspen and he loved Colorado. Scott lived in Hood River with his family for 12-years and while there he ran a broadband technology business with clients such as Quinault Indian Nation, Insitu, Century Link and many others. His efforts in broadband technologies were pioneering and he laid the way for many WISP (wireless internet providers) to have successful service. He was passionate about broadband and the importance of connectivity. He and his wife (now separated) Tricia Stevens, Hood River County’s Veterans’ Service Officer, successfully wrote three winning grants during the Obama Administration’s Stimulus Grant Process. Together they wrote over $185 million dollars in winning grants to get WiFi to rural areas throughout the United States. Tricia and Scott separated in April of 2016, but share six sweet children between them.
There will be a gathering to share stories; look at pictures of his life; write messages that will be carried away by balloons; journal memories in a notebook (that will be given to his boys Tate and Ty and his daughter Sahara); and embrace all of those who lost him.
All are welcome to attend. His kids deserve the opportunity to know their dad through your experiences with him. His laughter was contagious, his mind was brilliant, and sometimes he was a punk ass; no matter your history with him, come share your stories and hear all of ours.
An event will be created on Facebook soon and the invitation is open to all. We will open the house up to guests at 1:00pm on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 (3389 Cherry Drive Hood River, OR 97031).
November 3, 2018 (11/3/18)
Location: 3389 Cherry Drive, Hood River, OR
Time: 1pm to closing:)
Questions: tricia.stevens.33@gmail.com
We are all very sad and this is very difficult for the boys Tate and Ty who are 11 & 9, Kyle 16, Meghan 18, Sahara 19, and Jake 20.
