STEPHEN P. DOLAN

May 24, 1949 -
March 22, 2018

Stephen (Steve) Philip Dolan, 68, of Woodinville, WA, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born May 24, 1949 in Spokane, WA, the son of the late Philip Edwin and Mary Louise (Hazen) Dolan. He graduated from IHM High School in 1967 and Gonzaga University in 1971.

Steve married the love of his life, Janet L. Brown, on August 5, 1972 in Spirit Lake, Idaho. He loved spending time with his family, building a lake cabin with his own hands, entertaining grandchildren, barbecuing and driving the boat for water skiers.

Steve is survived by his wife of 46 years and their 3 sons: Edward Stephen Dolan, his partner Heather and her son Wyett; Ryan Christopher Dolan and his wife Jill; and Paul Philip Dolan and his wife Andrea; three brothers, James, Timothy & Debbie, David and their sister, Anne; ten grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Keegan, Caleb, Thomas, Addison, Lucas, Steven, Marissa and Ellie.

Steve served 42 years at Boise Cascade, including 32 of those years as Branch Manager of the Building Materials Sales & Distribution Center in Maltby, WA. He especially loved working with people.

Steve was always engaged in and encouraging positive works within the community. He was a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Woodinville who served as club treasurer, membership chair, and auction chairperson. He led Rotary's campaign to develop Woodinville's Wilmott and Rotary Community Parks. He was Treasurer of the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore, a supporter of the Maltby Food Bank, Official Treasurer of the Township of Grace (AKA Dole-out-Dolan), past board member of the Lake Cavanaugh Improvement Association, and long-term board member of the Western Building Materials Association. Steve was co-founder and active advisor for Dolan Academy & Learning Center in Woodinville.

A Celebration of Steve's Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th Street SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012. Donations in Steve Dolan's memory may be made to one of his 2 favorite non-profit charities: www.loveaneighbor.org (Haiti orphanage, medical clinic, and/or school) or the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore, www.sf-ns.org. To RSVP, send an email to Dr Dolan@icloud.com