Knute Stiles

I wish I could have been at Knute's send off, and reunited with Sean and other East Westers. He'd moved out of East West House two months before I moved in. He came to stay for awhile when it was time to come back from Mexico and sign up for social security. I'm glad our paths crossed, and I am eternally grateful to Knute and Sean and the other original members of East West House on Baker Street for creating an egalitarian community that has become a model for me of how society can be. People...

Knute Stiles had a nice send off on Sunday. A great gathering of past and present East-Westers,now known as Bakers Dozen. Wonderful stories from wonderful folks.
Sean

Hi All, Thanks for this guest book for Knute. I barely knew him; but he was my great uncle's cousin and we've been trying to reach him for a few years. The last time I spoke with him was 1999 and he had some great stories to share! We are so grateful to know he had such good friends, Jerry and Kris

Knute: you made all the difference in my life by your teaching. You taught me your vision and transformed me into an artist . You were a treasure and a good friend. Lynn

I went to visit Knute when he was living in San Cristobal de las Casas in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico. This was around 1983.

The taxi driver from the bus station recognized the address of the "Gringo Luchador," or U.S. Wrestler, who lived in the hacienda at the end of the road. I didn't want to contradict the cabbie's impression. Knute was a very big man by Chiapas standards, so I told the driver the Knute Stiles I knew was an artist and a writer.

The taxi driver...

thank you for your life and your friendship, which meant a great much to me.