Steve Ulrich

Hi, my name is Kathy Nishimoto and I am fundraising for our friend Steve Ulrich.

Between the symphony of forklift beeps and engine purrs a friendly greeting is what you will receive if you encounter Steve Ulrich throughout the Plant. This 47-year Duckwall Fruit employee is family to all of us, and a person who we all love and admire. A fixture on his yellow forklift throne, Steve has blessed us with his good humor and positive attitude each and every day. Decisively the best part of Steve's job is, "the people I work with. The friends I have made here are my family now."

When not at work, Steve has been an avid gardener since high school. He enjoys his time outdoors in the Hood River wilderness, a place he has called home since 1975. Spending time with his daughter and grandchildren will also always bring a smile to Steve’s face.

Sadly, Steve needs our help. He is experiencing some grave health issues with mounting medical bills. Currently he is in the Cardiac ICU unit at St. Vincent’s hospital in Portland OR waiting for clearance to get on a heart transplant list. We will be forever grateful for your help!