Steven Craig Aleinikoff, D.D.S.

Steven Craig Aleinikoff passed away after a heroic battle with cancer on Saturday April 16, 2016 at the age of 55.

Steve was born in Seattle, Washington, the second of two children born to Paul and Beverly Aleinikoff. Steve grew up in the Seward Park area and attended Graham Hill Elementary before attending Lakeside Middle and Upper Schools. Steve was a standout student athlete who competed for the Lakeside Football and Track & Field Programs all four years of high school. He was elected captain of both those teams his senior year. He graduated from Lakeside in 1979 and attended the University of Washington where he ran track his freshman year and was a proud member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity all four years. He received his undergraduate Biology degree in 1983 and then attended the University of Washington's School of Dentistry where he graduated in 1987.

Steve and Alison Jones Aleinikoff met and fell in love at the U.W. in 1981 and were married in 1986. They have three incredible children, Kyle, Emily and Ryan who he cherished dearly.

Steve practiced dentistry for 29 years in the University District. He loved being a dentist and the patients he was able to help through the years. He was known professionally for his calm demeanor, sensitivity and humor. Steve loved to travel and go on family trips in places including the Oregon Coast and Hawaii. He was an avid fisherman who spent quality time through the years in Canada. His favorite place was in the San Juans with his family and friends where he loved to go crabbing, shrimping, and spending time outdoors. He will be well remembered for being a standout mixologist and grillmaster, avid Husky Athletics fan, a proud member of Seattle Golf Club, and a man of deep faith.

He is survived by his wife and children, father Paul Aleinikoff Sr, brother Paul Aleinikoff Jr, mother-in-law Marice Jones, sister-in-law Debbie Jones and her husband Larry Stecher and their three children, sister-in-law Missie Ross and her two daughters, brother-in-law Rick Jones and his son, as well as Rick's wife Bonnie Jones. His mother Beverly, father-in-law Richard Jones, and brother-in-law Paul Ross preceded him in death. Steve and Alison's parents both had committed, loving marriages; Steve's for 57 years and Alison's for 50 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Bridget Church, 4900 NE 50th Street, Seattle, on Friday May 13 at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow at Seattle Golf Club. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Steve's memory to Seattle Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.