Steven P. Lane

Steven P. Lane was a true Washingtonian. Born in Bremerton in 1946, he lived most of his life in the Puget Sound area. He graduated from Lake Washington High School, received his BA in Music Education from Central Washington University and his MLS from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Dance and music were a huge part of his life. His biggest passions were folkdancing and singing. Steve was an integral part of the Seattle Folkdance Community for many years, having started dancing as a teenager. He was extremely involved with Northwest Folkdancers, Inc. where he served as president. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Tacoma.

He died unexpectedly November 9th. He is survived by his siblings: Sandi Lane, Linda Winkler (Larry), Mike (Kathy), Mary Shultz (Jim), Rob (Darlene), numerous nieces and nephews and many good friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6,

1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Tacoma, 621 Tacoma Ave South (www.fumcot.com). Donations may be made in his honor to the following organizations: the FUMCOT, My Sister's Pantry, Northwest Folkdancers, Inc., or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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22 Entries

Scott Burton

November 24, 2024

Hi Steve in heaven
Often think of our time together
Love Scott

Scott Burton

July 4, 2021

Steve was so unique, so caring and generous. I think of him still. He told me he would come around AD, so true , and so free and easy
See you someday again my friend

Daniel Hagen

September 25, 2017

Steve had a performing dance group called Leafield in 1975. He put together a wonderful festival at Deception PaSS called An English weekend. I wish we had gotten snowed in so we could have prolonged that wonderful gathering. He did many wonderful things for the Seattle Folkdance community and was a good friend of Alice Nugent and the Pooley family in Enumclaw

Bob Wickizer

April 5, 2016

Steve introduced my future bride and me to dancing and Irish music in Columbia Missouri in 1978. We have been in touch on and off through the years. In 1998 when I was ordained an Episcopal priest, Steve rescued the ordination service because the cathedral in San Jose CA had printed the wrong music at one point.

We have been trying to contact him for a number of months and just found this notice. I love this man dearly and I will pray for his repose.

November 11, 2015

There are so many things I've wanted to share with you - I miss you, my friend.

Eileen

Beth Schlansky

November 11, 2015

A year has passed since you left us, my dear, dear friend. I miss you more every day.

Joe Donovan

January 23, 2015

I remember back in the mid-70's when Steve and Tony Kettner owned a house together at 506 11th Avenue East on Capitol Hill. I attended a party there around Christmas time as I recall with a friend and Steve had cooked all the food. I sort of met up with them both late one night downtown at the old restaurant that was in the YMCA building on Fourth Avenue. Tony was a med tech so we all got into a weird discussion about phenolphthalein. At one point Steve even said, "Why are we talking about this?"
It's funny the silly things you remember when a certain someone isn't there anymore to remember them with. We'll all miss Steve a lot I'm sure.

Allan Swensson

December 17, 2014

Steve was a folk dancing friend from the 1960s. I will miss his lively and loving personality. Rest in peace, Steve, you are greatly missed. I'll look for you when I pass to the other side.

Allan Swensson

December 17, 2014

Steve was a longtime friend through Balkan folk dancing. We will all miss him and his lively personality. Rest in Peace, Steve. We will meet again on the other side.

December 8, 2014

Steven was one of the wonderful Seattle folkdancers I met in the early 70s and cultivated a long-time friendship with - as did so many in the folkdance world. With his infectious laugh and love of life, he is missed so very much. Always a sweetie to me and many others.

Love you,

Kathy Sue

deb munro

December 7, 2014

Rest in peace Steve. Your laughter and personality will be sorely missed but your spirit will live on in the hearts of many.

Paul Swensson

December 4, 2014

I first met Steve in folk dancing in the late 1960's, and always enjoyed his company. Our paths diverged, and I'm sorry I didn't see him more than a few times afterwards. But I enjoyed catching up with his life story when I did. I too remember his very positive personality and great laugh. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

Mary Moore-Campagna

December 4, 2014

I was devastated to hear that Steven P. Lane had departed this earthly existence. He had been a dedicated Northwest Folklife Festival Services volunteer for decades; and every year when I came up for the festival, I always looked forward to hearing his boisterous laugh, chuckling at his ribald jokes, and smiling as he told me how much thinner I looked (even though at times I thought that maybe he needed new glasses or something). I can't imagine what Folklife will be like this year - or from now on - without him. I'm grateful to have known him for as long as I did, and I know his loss will be deeply felt my many more people than he would have imagined. Farewell, Steve, and thank you for bringing so much joy to our world. We'll miss you like fury, but we're grateful to have had you in our lives...and now it's your turn to be at peace. Rest well, my friend.

Susan Bermel

December 2, 2014

Steve - The earth is a sadder place without your smile and laugh.

Donna Foreman

December 1, 2014

I met Steven when I decided to join the Perkins Coie Caroling Group and what a joy he was. From his infectious laughter, funny jokes, great smile and all around good guy he made me feel very welcome. We sang together for four years and I truly missed him when he retired. RIP my friend.

Vicki Hayes

December 1, 2014

One of the things Steve always had to say to me was a reminder of how long we'd known each other. Since 1968--from folk dancing, like many of you. This is a sad bit of news, for sure. Steve: wherever you are right now I know you will be a huge hit! Thanks for the memories...xoxox

Cheryl Spasojevic

November 30, 2014

I hadn't seen Steve for quite a few years, but remember him well from folkdancing over the years. My condolences to all his friends and family.

November 30, 2014

I didn't know Steven long, to my sorrow, but we enjoyed sharing information about our common Croatian heritage. He was a man with a great and generous heart and the world is a less lively place without his presence. I just hope he knows how much he meant to so many people.

Janice Kaplan-Klein

November 30, 2014

We will not forget Steven Patrick Lane: folkdancer extraordinaire, friend, once-upon-a-time housemate, and he who "adopted" my parents while I lived in Israel for two years.

November 30, 2014

Sympathy to friends and family. We'll miss him.

Beth Schlansky

November 30, 2014

Steven, or Steven P. Lane, as I liked to call him, was one of my dearest friends for 40 plus years. He was part of my family. We shared many common interests & always attended the Seattle Opera, the Puyallup Fair & the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society summer performance. We also loved the NW Folklife Festival & shared many happy times there. Those events won't be the same without him. We met folkdancing in the early 1970s & became fast friends immediately. I'll miss him more than I can ever say. I love him & always will.

Beth Schlansky

November 30, 2014

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