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Steven Dolde Obituary
Steven E. DOLDE Born February 24, 1950, died following an accidental fall at home on May 28, 2011. Steve was raised in Seattle and Richmond Beach, attended high school at St. Martin's in Lacey, followed by the UW. He worked as a civil engineer in design for Snohomish County Public Works. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen, and his two daughters Meg and Anna, who were the light of his life. He was proud of everything they did, and was a completely devoted family man. He is also survived by his brother David of West Seattle, with whom he had a strong and loving bond. Other close family include his aunt Mary Agnes McCann, Marguerite, Chris and Hailey Warhol, Carol Arkinstall and family, Richard McCann and family, and David McCann, Geneva Johnson and Kris and John Kaplan of Minnesota, who all loved him dearly. He was a man with many interests, especially music, which he shared with his girls. He loved outdoor adventures with his family, and the friendships he gained from coaching soccer and softball. He lived his life with passion and integrity, and will be missed forever. Celebration of Life will be Saturday June 4th, 2011 at 11:00a.m. at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500-Greenwood Avenue N. Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be directed to the charity of choice. Please sign the on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & HarveyTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steven Dolde
Marcy Donahue (Dome)
June 13, 2011
We were so sad to hear of Steve's passing in the St. Benedict Church bulletin this past Sunday. It was great being your neighbors for all those years in Green Lake. Steve's warm smile and cheerful attitude was always a welcome Hello. Our prayers go out to your family.
Don Hogeland
June 8, 2011
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Steve's passing. Steve was kind and always friendly, with a smile that lit up the neighborhood. He also shared with me his love of good bread, so now there will be a little bit of him in every loaf I bake. My most sincere condolences to Karen, Meg and Anna.
John and Candace Shively
June 6, 2011
John and Steve sat next to each other at the county. We are both in shock over his passing. He will be missed terrible. May God give your family peace and some comfort in this time of sorrow.
Susan Otto
June 6, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. I had the pleasure of getting to work with him because of the loaner program between Public
Works and Planning and Development. He always made me feel welcomed. He will be truely missed.
William Higley, Sr.
June 5, 2011
I am truly sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I always enjoyed our early morning chats while he was fixing his oatmeal at the office. He always was pleasant to work with. His skill as an Engineer and his warmth as a person will be missed by the many friends he made while at Snohomish County.
June 4, 2011
Worked with Steve for a number of years while with the county and their was not a better person, he will be missed.
Rich Baasch, Bullhead City, Az
Jeffrey Rivers
June 4, 2011
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. Working with Steve on some County projects gave me an appreciation of his skill, his intelligence, and his warmth. He will be missed.
Myron Olson
June 4, 2011
Although I didn't have the opportunity to meet Steve, there is no doubt that he was a fine man. Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
June 3, 2011
Karen, Meg, and Anna, My heart goes out to you. I am sorry I cannot be at the celebration of Steve's life tomorrow, but will be with you in spirit. It is so hard to believe and so hard to bear. It was clear to me he was simply a lovely human being. That he was happy loving you all was as evident as anything could ever be. There will be a deep missing of your husband and father....... he touched many in really wonderful ways. Saidee
June 3, 2011
Dear Karen and daughters,
We have been thinking so much about you this past week. Our words to you seem so inadequate to help at this time, so we go to God's words. He says, "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Ps. 34:18). May you find comfort in His Word to help you in the coming days.
Love from Dwaine and Evelyn(Olson)Peterson
Colby Hudson
June 3, 2011
I'm also at the front desk at the Evtt Y and I too have been greeting Steve when he visits us. We've just started to build a relationship with one another and I ocasionally teased him about his "red card" which is one of our oldest membership cards you can own. He never came in without having a smile on his face and he would leave the same way. My sympathy goes out to your family. We'll miss him here.
Sarah Berglund
June 3, 2011
I too worked at the Evtt Y at the front desk so I got to greet Steve on his way in and out everyday of the week. He occasionally would linger at the front desk to humor us with jokes or to join in on our funny conversations of the morning. I'm very sorry for your loss and I know that those of us who saw Steve through out the week will miss him dearly. He always knew how to make us smile and add on that extra "zing" to the end of a joke. My prayers are with your family.
June 3, 2011
Dear Karen, Meg and Anna,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and always.
Pam Harman
Pete Breiten
June 3, 2011
I have fond memories of Steve and Dave from St. Martins. My sympathy to the Doldies, their friends and relatives.
Peter Breiten SMHS '67
June 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy. Dorothy Zenner, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, St. Paul, MN 55101
The Fireflies Soccer Team
June 2, 2011
Dear Karen, Meg, Anna,
We are honored to have known Steve as a stalwart supporter and coach of the Fireflies Girls Soccer Club over the past many years.
The Fireflies players share a deep gratitude and thanks to Steve for his huge contribution to the team over many years. Our love and comfort are with you now and in the future.
Greg Erkins
June 2, 2011
RIP Steve.
My condolences to your family.
mike cochran
June 2, 2011
my thoughts and prayers to steve and his family at this time of passing. i knew steve, dave, and the entire mccann family as a high schooler in seattle. steve was my age and
had my curiosity as steve lived his teenage years with purpose regardless that he had lost his parents at a young age. he was indistinguishable from his adoptive cousins. steve had my respect throughout those years. i loved the way the mccann family accepted me also as i practically lived there during my years at prep.
Lauren Wendt
June 2, 2011
Dear Dolde Family,
I am an employee at the Everett Y and saw and talked with Steve Monday-Friday. He was a very nice man who enjoyed life and loved his family, as he talked about you all and how he loved to spend time with his family. I am so sorry for your loss and will miss our daily conversations.
Carolyn Fernandez
June 2, 2011
Dear Karen:
The news of your husband's accident was quite a shock to us! My heart goes out to you and your girls. I feel bad that we never had the opportunity to meet him and it has been a long time since I saw you last! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the God of comfort sustain and strengthen you! Love, Carolyn, Jose and Melissa Fernandez -- Rockford, Illinois
Tami McConkey
June 2, 2011
Dear Karen, Meg and Anna,
I've so enjoyed seeing you at Kris and John's over the years and can tell what a loving family you are. I'm praying for comfort for all of you.
Dan O'Neal
June 2, 2011
I have a vivid memory of running into Steve at Swedish in '09; we were both there for random unexplainable pain and I was so scared. His calm and friendly presence soothed me. I remember one day coaching the girls at fastpitch with him and he had to remind me this was fun, not something to agonize over. The practices I run now reflect his reminder. His legacy of love and community service live on in my life. I will never forget him. My deepest sympathy to you Karen, Anna, and Meg.
David Jones (Bronwyn's dad)
June 2, 2011
I knew Steve through his daughters, particularly Meg. I remember us joking at Greenlake school that we were obviously the two oldest dads there. What a good man and what a great dad. My thoughts are with you at this time and always, Karen, Meg, and Anna.
Julie O'Neal
June 2, 2011
I had the pleasure to know Steve from our days at Greenlake Elementary and a few years when my girls played softball on his team. He always exuded great enthusiasm for the game and his love of coaching the girls. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you.
Lisa Tario
June 2, 2011
Steve was always there with a warm greeting and a story about his family, and the love shone. What the heart gives away is never gone...it is kept in the hearts of others. We'll miss you Steve.
Sai Nguyen
June 2, 2011
Dear Karen, Meg and Anna
You may not know me but perhaps I am Steve's most long time co-worker in Snohomish County. We grew together since the first day he was assigned to my Design team, and we have lots of memories and responsibilities in our projects. I was shocked upon the tragic news about the accident that took his life. I send this message as my condolence to you and your family with my prayer that he rests in peace and love of all people ever knew him.
God Bless you.
Sai Nguyen
June 2, 2011
Dear Karen:
We are so sad over the news of Steve's passing. We are praying for you and your daughters during this time, and will continue to do so. May the God of all comfort sustain you (2 Cor. 1:3,4) through this experience. We regret that we never had the opportunity to meet Steve, but we sense that he was a great husband and father and also someone who was great to know.
Norm, Betsy, Lisa, Seth, Julianna, and Jeremy Olson
Todd Nielsen
June 2, 2011
Karen, I have worked with Steve for almost 20 years and always have had a deep respect for him. He was a hard worker who cared about the things he was working on as well as those around him. I am so very sorry for your family and the loss of a very good man. The world is a lesser place. May God bless you in the days to come. With sympathy, Todd Nielsen
Ron Torrence
June 2, 2011
I will miss Steve greatly. In the five years I have worked at the county he became more than someone to work with he became my friend. He was so proud of his family. He was a great engineer. I always looked forward to our meetings. He greeted us every time with his infectious smile. Every time I go to work on his projects I will remember his passion for life and joy of the outdoors. But I will have to smile too as I remember one hot day late last fall and him teasing me about the bees only attaching me. Then the bees headed in his direction too. Boy could he run fast! I know that Steve's love will encircle you all in these difficult days ahead. God's love and peace to each of you.
June 2, 2011
I knew Steve from the YMCA pool where we both swam. Always a smile and a kind word. I am so sorry for your loss.
Greg Bradley
Jane Scott
June 2, 2011
Steve was a well respected person and engineer at Snohomish County Public Works. He was a very gracious person and will be missed by all who knew him.
Bill
June 2, 2011
Everyone who knew Steve could tell that what you saw was what you got - a kind, funny, caring man, who was truly interested in the world and how to make it better. Steve will be missed deeply.
Andy smith
June 2, 2011
Its hard to come up with words. Steve was very easy to be around. I had the pleasure to occasionally talk kids sports with Steve. He was genuinely good. I will miss his presence.
James Anderson
June 2, 2011
Steve was a great co-worker and a good freind. Always had a big smile and a kind word. I will miss him, he was one of the good-guys.
Julie Petersen
June 2, 2011
Steve and I recently talked about how both of our kids will be attending Pacific Lutheran University this coming fall. I looked forward to comparing stories about our kids at PLU. He loves you all so very much and would do anything for his family. What a great opportunity I had to know such a great man.
Polagaya McLaughlin
June 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Steve will be missed here at work, too.
Bassam AL-ALI
June 2, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss,please accept my deepest sympathies.
Eric Nordstrom
June 2, 2011
I'll always remember Steve's deep infectious laugh, genuine love for his family, and integrity for how he lived. He had a great impact on many people that knew him.
Deanna Clark Willingham
June 2, 2011
Steve was a good, kind and compassionate person and a great co-worker. I will miss our early morning chats about his wonderful girls, and problem solving on his projects. I am keeping Karen, Meg and Anna in my prayers as well as the rest of his family and friends who are grieving. God Bless you all.
Mike Mallams
June 2, 2011
Steve will live on through the lives and music of his daughters, he was a good friend and a great man.
June 2, 2011
Karen,
Our hearts go out to you and the girls. Our prayers and sympathies. May the Lord's mercies be abundant for you today.
Loren and Joan Olson
Suzanne, Rachael, Kristiana, Benjamin
Glen Ellyn, IL
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