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Stephen Hare Obituary
1950 ~ 2020
Steve was born in Seattle to James Warfield Hare and Kathleen Mading Hare. He was the oldest of four children. Growing up, he lived on Capitol Hill, going to St Joseph's, and graduating from Seattle Prep. In 1970 he married Sandra Jensen. They had 2 children, Christy (Alfonso), and Sean (Holly). In 1972 Steve started a thirty four year career with the Washington State Ferries, retiring as a Chief Engineer. Steve was never one to remain idle. In retirement, he worked on yachts and the Alaska Ferries to support his true passion, racing and wrenching on vintage cars, the more unique the better. Steve enjoyed catching live Blues shows and entertaining his many friends and family at his home in Gig Harbor. Steve had terrific wit and charm and was never one to ask for help, but would be the first one to lend a hand to anyone who asked. Thank you to all of his extended family, long time ferry boat friends, and racing clan for providing so much enrichment to an already full life.
Steve is survived by his two children and their spouses, his grandchildren Colby Dick, Emily Dick, and Hannah Hare, his brother Jay (Kathy), sister Colleen (Tim), his former wives (Sandy and Renee). He was preceded by his parents and brother Chris.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Well done, Steve...
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Ionel
October 22, 2020
Yes, I have something to say: Steve was special, to me anyway - In 1999 I took a GRE test for my U of W Graduate School of Engineering; English language looks easy, but is not,..the test itself has been difficult; I asked a lot of our engineers about those multiply choice answers to those questions, and always Steve knew the right answers, always,...Steve was SPECIAL as a intellect, as a human being, as a friend,...I will miss him,...
Dan Layman
October 4, 2020
Steve was a classmate of my brother. I have know him since St. Joes and Prep. I remember him having a great sense of humor. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy Conroy O’Hara
September 30, 2020
Steve was in my class at St. Joe’s (class of ‘64). My condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Dick Olson
September 23, 2020
I had many great times, and some wonderful memories of Steve. He will be missed. Great guy!
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