Jake Streeter Obituary (1953 - 2016)

Jacob "Jake" Streeter, 62, of Dayville passed away Monday April 25th at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, OR. A celebration of life was held on Saturday April 30th at the Dayville Community Hall at 3:00 PM followed by a potluck. Jake was born on December 15, 1953 in Ewen, Michigan to Clair and Marcella (Vivant) Streeter. He attended Dayville High School, and after worked for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 18 years, the Dayville School District for 5 years, and also had a contracting business with brother-in-law and Ed Winkelman. In 1975 he married Cindy Gregg in Dayville, Oregon. He enjoyed winemaking, classic cars, running a saw mill. He was always helping friends, family, and neighbors with home improvement projects; he always had more than one project at a time. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite time was the annual family trip to the beach. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Cindy Streeter of Dayville, Oregon, daughters Jessie (Nick) Swagger of Redmond, Oregon, Janna (Dennis) Streeter of Sunriver, Oregon, mother Sal Streeter of Ontonagon, Michigan, sisters Mary Snyder of John Day, Oregon, Viola Wolfe of Ewen, Michigan, brother Bud Streeter of Bruce Crossing, Michigan, and grandchildren Tanner, Zach, Nathan, Kiah, and Piper. He preceded in death by his father Clair Streeter, Mother-in-law Glee Gregg, Uncle Bud Streeter, and niece Melanie Johnston. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America or Multiple Sclerosis Society through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845.