Anthony Sylvester Setera

Anthony Sylvester Setera

Published 12:00 am Friday, August 14, 2015

Anthony Sylvester Setera, Jr. Born in Oregon City, Oregon on February 7, 1933, went to be with his savoir on May 20, 2015. The eldest son of Anthony Stanley Setera Sr. and Mary Theresa Setera (Belecz), Tony, as many called him, was raised in Oregon City, OR and started his life with his wife, Lois Anne Setera (Givens). They were married for 41 years when she passed in 1993.

He worked for Western Transportation for many years and then moved his family to Deer Island, OR on a farm. Then on to Cathlamet, WA where he worked for Brusco Tug until the seas of Alaska came calling to go crab fishing. And the adventures continued throughout his life. Tony was always at home either on the sea or in the mountains mining. He finally retired last year and recently was planting mimosa trees. He was a loving and caring father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, and would literally give his shirt off his back for his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly, Hico, TX; daughters, amela Setera (Mike Lopata), Vicki Brons (Lyle Hull) both from Colville, WA, Angela Wedekind (Jeff) of Ellensburg, WA; son, Anthony S. Setera lll (Vicki) of Hoodsport, WA; brothers, Carl Setera (Judy) of Oregon City, OR, Steve Setera (Amanda) of Ukiaha,CA; sisters, Mary Lou Silvander of Estacada, OR, Theresa Nichols (David) of Walla Walla, WA, Joan Terry (Don) of Oregon City, OR. He loved sharing antique toys and books with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, cousins, and nieces and nephews. Tony loved his family and friends with all his heart and was loved deeply in return. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.