Stephen Moreland Jr

Stephen Moreland Jr Obituary

A Rosary will be said for Stephen Ignatius Moreland Jr. on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 7pm at The Madeleine Church. A mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 12:00pm (Noon) at The Madeleine Church at 3123 NE 24th Avenue, Portland.

Stephen Ignatius Moreland Jr. was born the son of Stephen Ignatius Moreland Sr. and Mary Eleanor Gorman Moreland on May 19, 1932 in Seattle, WA. He lived on Capital Hill in Seattle until the age of 10yrs. Then he moved to Granite Falls and Yakima, WA for several years. He graduated from St. Joseph’s grade school in 1946. He attended Marquette High School in Yakima, WA for three years before transferring his senior year to Seattle Prep in Seattle in 1950 where he graduated. He was a Tech Sergeant in the Marine Corp from 1950-1952 and is a Korean War veteran. He then attended Seattle University for a few years, where he met Barbara Theresa (Tessie) Niedermeyer, whom he followed to Portland so she could be closer to family. He later married Tessie on June 8, 1957 at 25 years of age. He graduated from University of Portland in 1959 with a degree in Industrial Engineering.

He was preceded by his sister Marybeth Moreland and his wife of 54 years, Tessie Moreland.

He is survived by his brother Thomas Gorman (and wife Brooke) and their family. Stephen is also survived by his special companion, Kathleen and his ten children: Stephen III, Sean, Casey, Michael, Jimmy, Tessie III, Mary, Molly, Shannon and Anna and their families Margo, Meagan, Heidi. Ann, Alexander, Andrew, Aaron, Teresa, Emily, Jennifer, Elle, Madeleine, Kandie, Tyler, Sara, Kevin, Tessie IV, Michael, Lucy, Dana, Nicholas, Ginger, Zechariah, Benjamin, Isaac, Rebekah, Hannah, Jonathan, Kenneth, Peter, Daniel, Elizabeth, Stephen, Brian, Aidan and one great grandson, Dominik.

Remembrances in lieu of flowers: Do something kind for another person or donate to the Histiocytosis Association for HLH syndrome.

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2 replies on “Stephen Moreland Jr”

Tessie meets Mrs. Moreland – September 20, 2014
Posted: September 21, 2014 | Last Revised: September 21, 2014

My mother and Tessie too, used to tell the story of Steve’s mom. On their honeymoon, in their little apartment, they we’re checking each other out in the bedroom, when Mrs. Moreland just opened the door and walked right in. Tessie in her stocking feet was never very big. But she asked Mrs. Moreland to leave her home and to call next time before she just walked in. Tessie could and would take on the Ogre for all of us. It was probably the first time those two saw His mother back down. Steve loved her for it! He was naturally shy, quiet and the households anchor. Tessie was the wind in his sails. I send my love to the family. God rest with you tonight.
Dianne
Steve’s God Daughter and friend

This little light of Steve’s, I’m going to let it shine. Let shine with my Dad and Tessie’s little lights too. God is Good and God is Great. They are in His presence now. To a good man, loving children, a one spunky wife, I have enjoyed the Morelands company for over 58 years.