Richard M. Stern

Dick was a wonderful inspiration to many of us, both as a fellow engineer and as a human being. His welth of knowledge and experience will be missed. The world in a little less warm without him

Richard was a delight to have in my music therapy group this past year and a half. He was so full of compliments, and quite funny. He made puns and made me laugh with silly answers to questions in the game "name that tune."

Dick was my father-in-law. I was so grateful that he kept me in his life after his son, my husband, Ed, died over nine years ago. My best memory is of an event that happened less than six months after Ed and I were married. We were out in Seattle visiting and Dick and Ed took me salmon fishing in Puget Sound. It was still dark when our boat chugged into the place where they wanted to fish. Ed baited my hook and handed me the rod. I tossed it over the side and stood there. Ed turned to...

Dick was a friend and somewhat mentor to me. I frequently imposed on him for help on different projects I worked on as he had a vast knowledge of engnineering that he was always willing to share. I would stop in and visit Dick and Dan Healy at their little office out in Lake city and go over plans,ideas, and sometimes fishing stories. Dick was a kind and generous person to say the least. I fondly would refer to Dick and Dan as two old guys messing around. (with something they are very...

I had the distinct privilege of working along side Dick for many years as a fellow member of the Seattle Chapter of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers. Dick was a very long time member of Seattle Chapter and provided much guidance and leadership over the years. He was a Lifetime member of WSPE and NSPE. The engineering community will dearly miss Dick. Our sincere condolences are expressed to his friends and family.

My late husband, Bill Curtis, and I collaborated on many projects with Dick. We always looked forward to his expertise, but mostly we so enjoyed his warm humor and gentle manner. We were saddened when he did finally "retire" and his passing touches me deeply.

I met Dick at Black Gold Lodge in Rivers Inlet in the mid 90's at which point we shared many good times on the water in persuit of salmon and halibut. I have many fond memories of a wonderful true friend who always had time to share. Our fishing group misses him. I will remember the times we shared.

Dick was such a delightful neighbor. My husband and I always enjoyed chatting with him. My children loved being invited to pick raspberries in his lovely garden.

My late husband, Les Sullivan, was most happy to associated with & work for Dick for many years. Dick was most exceptional man.