Saleh “Sal” Ghbein passed away on July 15, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Saleh was born on June 29, 1960 in Amman, Jordan to the late General Fahed Ghbein and Reda Ghbein. He grew up in Jordan.

He chose to pursue college in the United States, and he graduated in 1983 with a degree in electrical engineering from Sacramento State.

Sal met his future wife, Cheryl, while in California. Sal and Cheryl moved back to Jordan in 1984 to be with his family and he served his time in the Royal Jordanian Air Force from 1984 to 1987.

Sal and Cheryl moved back to the United States, and although they lived in various places, they raised their sons, Rashid and Sami, in Richland, Washington. Sal was proud to share his passions with his sons, and he included himself in theirs. His family was his top priority, and he worked hard to provide and care for them throughout his years.

Sal worked in the field of nuclear engineering for 35 years, with the majority of his career spent at Energy Northwest. He held many important roles, and he enjoyed being a mentor to many.

Between 1990 and 2006, Sal spent his free time coaching local soccer teams winning multiple championships and being awarded Washington State Coach of the Year.

He will always be remembered and loved by his wife, Cheryl, his sons, Rashid (Briana) Ghbein and Sami (Savanna) Ghbein, his granddaughter, Ada, whom he called the light of his life, and his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and his sister. On Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ 9-11 am, a memorial service will also be held at Sunset Gardens to honor Sal’s life.