Phil HEFT

Your Dad´s life seems truly well lived - with energy, purpose and love. He seemed like a rare yet humble blend of scholar, handyman, advocate/protestor, life-long learner, teacher, protector. I´m sure your Dad has made a lasting impact on the many people he taught, influenced and inspired. I see his reflection in you and your children and the way you live your lives. He is an inspiration to me (as is your Mom, and their connection). I feel lucky to have met him.

Your Dad´s life seems truly well lived - with energy, purpose and love. He seemed like a rare yet humble blend of scholar, handyman, advocate/protestor, life-long learner, teacher, protector. I´m sure your Dad has made a lasting impact on the many people he taught, influenced and inspired. I see his reflection in you and your children and the way you live your lives. He is an inspiration to me (as is your Mom, and their connection). I feel lucky to have met him.

Phil Heft was my favorite math teacher at Lakes High School. That's right, he went to Lakes High from Clover Park after Lakes opened in 1963. He can count me as one of his successes since I went on to get a Ph.D. in math from Dartmouth in 1976 and used it for many years at Boeing in aerodynamics, acoustics, radar, etc. And over the years I often encountered Phil, with good cheer, at demonstrations and protests against war and injustice, or even just by himself, waving a sign and talking to...