Steven Blakely

Steven Blakely, 68, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 12, 2020. Steven was born on July 23, 1952 and was a long time resident of Cheney, Wash., where he raised his family.

Steven was in the U.S. Air Force, attended Culinary School at Spokane Community College, and retired from Eastern State Hospital in 2006. Steven was a devoted Catholic, son, brother father, grandfather and friend. Steven could always be heard telling stories of fishing, hunting, poker games or riding his Harley.

Steven was preceded in death by his oldest son Matthew, his mother and father, Joan and Burton Blakely and younger brother Michael. He is survived by his children, Jacque Carpenter, Erick Blakely,  Mitchell Blakely, Stevie Cupp, Jennifer Sanderson, and Kallie Blakely, along with six grandchildren and his five siblings.

A rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church followed by a memorial mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, Wash. Online guest book at cheneyfuneral.com.