Obituary: Teneff, Steve G.

Age 94

Sun., March 18, 2012

TENEFF,
Steve G.

Steve G. Teneff was born August 29, 1917 in Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, and died peacefully in his bed during the night of Monday, March 12, 2012.

He is preceded in death by his wife, June; his son, Steven Jr. (who lived only three months); his father and mother, George
and Helen Teneff; his sister, Mary Kelley, and his brother, Hobart Teneff.

He is survived by his sister, Margie Doyl; his nephews: Russ Doyl, Ron Doyl; his nieces: Diane Kelley, Janice Kelley and four great-nieces and one great-nephew all of Spokane.

In 1945 he married his wife, June Pounder.

He founded and managed Teneff Jewelry, Inc. from 1944.

Throughout his life and to the end Steve was a lover of the Lord Jesus anticipating either the Lord’s return or his going to be with Him in glory.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Horizon Hospice, 123 W. Cascade Way, Spokane, WA 99208.

Steve’s exemplary life will be remembered and honored at his memorial service on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:00A.M.

at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 W. Wellesley, Spokane, WA.

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