Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Steven Richard McNicholas was born June 21, 1940 in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Aileen and Harry P. McNicholas. He died November 9, 2016 in Longview.
He lived most of his life in the Pacific Northwest, most recently 11 years in Cathlamet and three years in Longview.
He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers Dan and Marcus; and a sister Shannon.
Professionally he was interested in businesses related to machinery. He developed a computerized world-wide machinery locating system earning him authorship with General Electric in 1977.
He rebuilt and customized polishing and lapping machines for the semiconductor industry in the 1980s and 1990s. After retirement he served on the Cathlamet Town Council for four and a half years. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include his wife, Janet, of Longview; sons Matthew (Gayla), of Longview and Richard (Heather) of Vancouver; a daughter Bonnie of La Pine, Ore .; a brother, Harry (Carmen) of Mexico; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service has been held.
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3camoprincess writes:
My Father was a friend to many and always tried to help the people around him. He spent many days fixing car problems for local residents and was active in the community. He loved driving the trolley for events held in Cathlamet and could be seen every year in the St. Patrick's Day parade there in Cathlamet. He treated everyone he met with respect not matter the background you came from. He worked very hard to develop a program that provides backpacks full of food for in-need children.
11/20/2016, 12:18 pm