Richard W. "Dick" Galster

Richard W. "Dick" GALSTER Born 13 May 1930 in Seattle, WA, died in the city of his birth 3 April 2011 after a long life well-lived. Survived by his wife Marilyn, daughter Jennifer and son Martin. Richard was much beloved by his family, as well as the mountains, waters and islands he loved in-turn and spent his life among. Richard was a field geologist of the old school, who walked and touched directly the terrain he sought to understand. The science of his profession informed his spirituality: he believed in the relative insignificance of humankind and was comforted by this. His church was a high mountain meadow more than any cathedral. He was a backpacker, mountaineer, Scout leader, sailor and leader in professional societies, and utterly devoted to his wife of 60 years. He lived a life of love, joy and unfailing optimism, the force of which will buoy those who loved him always.