Steve Longmeier

Steve Longmeier

Steve Longmeier , 63, passed away April 30, 2020.

It is with great sadness that this husband, father, grandfather, son and brother left us far too soon. Steve was an amazing man, loved by many.

Steve was born June 11, 1956 in Spokane, Wash., and grew up In Lind, Wash.

He was proud that he belonged to the largest graduating class of 32 students. He went to Washington State University and earned a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. While he attended college, he rode in the rodeo circuit. Bull riding was his favorite.

The stories he told over the years... There is still a bareback rigging in the closet - a memory he held on to.

He loved being an animal nutritionist., and he loved those cows, but could create formulas to feed anything from rabbits, goats, dogs and cats to some exotic critters.

After graduating from college, he taught high school agriculture classes a couple of years before devoting his life to the dairy nutrition industry that he loved so much.

He was also a substitute teacher for the Arlington School District for almost 20 years.

Not too many years ago, he learned he had a family he was unaware of - a beautiful daughter Amanda and her husband Joben, five wonderful grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

(Oh the cowboy days!)

Steve loved his mom and dad. While his dad was still alive, they would call each other often during the Mariner and Seahawk games and discuss what they liked or didn't like, depending on the score.

He would call his "Mommers" every Sunday morning to discuss how the week had gone, what was happening with who and everything in between.

Steve was ready to go home to the good Lord, but none of us were ready. Heaven gained.

In his words, A real Cowboy. We all love and miss you Bear.

Rest in Peace, April 30, 2020.

Steven was preceeded in death by his father, Royal; step-mother Mardell Longmeier; brother, Jerry Longmeier and step-father, Masami "Dick" ( Paz ) Nagamitsu.

Steve is survived by his wife of almost 23 years, Cathy Longmeier; mom, Gladys Nagamitsu; brother, Bob (Lois) Longmeier; sister, Donna Rae (Garry) Bittick; sister-in-law, Theresa Longmeier; daughter, Amanda (Joben) Jones; step-children, Nick (Tanya) Zylstra, Brandon (Missy) Zylstra, and Lindsay (B) Zylstra; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; special nephew, Christopher (Amie) Olson; dear friend, David and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or organization.