Stephen was born April 9, 1957 to Steve and Ruth Helli (nee Sitzenstock), in Medina, OH. He died unexpectedly August 20, 2013 at Providence Medical Center in Everett, WA.
Stephen graduated from Medina Sr. High and worked for Medina County in their maintenance department. He moved to WA in the 80s following the migration of his mother and sisters. He was a long-time employee of Travis Industries in Mukilteo. Stephen and Tammi were residents of Granite Falls at the time of his death.
Stephen will be fondly remembered for his gentle spirit, great sense of humor and his superior musical talent. His greatest pleasure was performing at local venues and ‘jamming with the guys’ whether it be rhythm and bass guitar, banjo, harmonica or drums.
He leaves behind Tammi Thiesfeld, sisters Diane (Bill) Zimmerman and Cheryll (Ken) Snyder, nephew Dan Zimmerman and niece Jennifer Miller. His parents predeceased him.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 2 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 402 N. Granite Ave., Granite Falls, WA 98252.