GWEN GAZE STEINHART

GWEN STEINHART Obituary

Gwen Gaze STEINHART Gwen Gaze Steinhart, beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2010. She was born to artistic parents in Australia. Her mother was a pianist and her father was a silent film actor and singer in light operas and musical comedies in Australia, New York, and London. She immigrated to the USA and received drama degrees from Pasadena College and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. She starred in the play "The Women" in New York and went on to have a career in Hollywood with Paramount Studios where she starred in about 20 movies with stars such as John Wayne and William Boyd. She married in Vancouver, Canada where she had a part time radio show. In Seattle she was a proud homemaker who believed in education and the arts. While her first love was family, she continued doing part time work in television, advertising, and theater. She was active in PTA, the Seattle Symphony, Ruth School for Girls, the Seattle Milk Fund, and the Seattle Yacht Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Arden Steinhart. She is survived by daughters Carole Sobolewski (John), Lynne Bailey, and son Peter Burdic (Suzanne), as well as eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Thank you to Sound View Home and the NICA Family Home for their loving care. A Memorial service is being planned for a later date. Remembrances can be made to the Salvation Army or your favorite charity in the name of Gwen Steinhart.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Sep. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for GWEN STEINHART

6 Entries

Anne Friedlander

October 19, 2010

Dear, Ma...

I'll miss your calm, settling manner. Your home was always a snug and welcoming place for me, a place where I could get advice and a warm cup of tea (so important to a new kid in town). You provided nourishment to the soul--both literally and figuratively--at a very formative time of my life. Thank you, Ma, for having an opinion. Thank you for providing guidance. Thank you for being a bright star. I'll look to the sky to see you now and continue to imagine what you'd say.

Love, Anne-Marie

Elisa Parhad

October 18, 2010

We'll all miss the ever elegant, Gwen. As my grandmother, she was known as GwenMa. She opened up new worlds for me--with her boat on the Puget Sound, in the orderly way she lived her life, her community of people and places in Madison Park, Seattle. She baked my first persimmon pudding, which I still make every Fall in memory of her. When I see a frog, I think of her fascinating collections of tchotchkes (frogs and all). Of course, white gloves and tea time are another deep well of memories of GwenMa. She was a hugely positive, spirited, and memorable person. We'll miss her twinkly blue eyes, laughter and love. We love you so...

The Seattle Yacht Club

Martin Sobolewski

October 18, 2010

Ma/Nana/Gwen/Grandma,
Thanks for showing me the beautiful things in life, how to be a good grandson, for the betterment of my manners, and countless other amazing memories. You always taught us to do the right thing in life, and I appreciate your guidance, your wisdom, and your love. There is always a cup of tea waiting for you...
xo,
Marty

Carole Sobolewski

October 13, 2010

I admired my mother as a strong spirit that instilled in us, an appreci
ation for music, art and education. She was interesting and fun to be
with. I miss having a 'proper cup of tea with her. Thank you Mom, for
the lessons you taught, the love you gave and the life you shared.
May God be ever with you. Your devoted daughter, Carole Sobolewski

Allison Reagan

September 30, 2010

I treasure the last time Gwen, Carole and I were together, having English Tea in Bothell. Gwen was ever the beautiful, proper lady in the classic sense. We had first met 40 years ago when I was a young married woman accompanying my new grandmother-in-law Muriel. Our family and yours were friends since they were in business together many, many years ago at Reagan, Carr and Gaze. Connections and affections continued to grow by being your being neigbors with the Roberts family at Three Tree Point.
Hugs and blessings to all of your family at this time and comfort until you are reunited in Heaven.

William C Morse Jr.

September 20, 2010

I knew both Gwen and Arden both in business and at SYC where Arden was my favored mentor despite a 50 year age spread. Arden adored Gwen and the two were more'young at heart'than any other couple I ever knew. (Gwen also played a lengthy role as the famous "Mrs Hop-A-Long Cassidy which later played on TV.) A spectacularly popular and movie/TV actress, Gwen always kept all "Hollywood Secrets" despite offers otherwise. Beautiful Gwen always remains a noble lady of yesteryear & A Lady in Waiting with Arden her very own Knight of Shining Armor My deepest sympathy to her family. Shall now I miss the two of them? Fear so, as their great romance merges into one Star Spangled Banner for all time.

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