Steven Anthony REDMOND

1968 - 2022

February 23, 1968 - December 31, 2022

On December 31, 2022, the world lost an amazing soul. Steven was born in Spokane Washington, to Paul and Barbara Redmond, the youngest of 3 and the only son. He was fearless, accident-prone, and a frequent visitor to the emergency department at Holy Family Hospital. Many family stories start with "when Steve was…we were at Holy Family again".

Steven loved sports and hated school. He found his calling in law enforcement and suddenly, the school wasn't so bad. He graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1991 with a degree in Criminal Justice. He worked (volunteered) as a reserve officer for Spokane Police and at one fateful roll call, he enthusiastically agreed to a "hand me down" blind date (the intended suitor was dating another). This fateful encounter led to 31 years of love, laughter, tears, apologies (in both directions), one regrettable flying potato, many work-related orthopedic injuries, and two outstanding baby boys who have grown into the most amazing young men.

Steven dedicated his 30+ year career in law enforcement to the City of Seattle. He started on a foot beat on Capital Hill and transitioned to East Precinct 3rd watch patrol with his first partner, Jack Lone. Steve and Jack were two peas in a pod and shenanigans were plenty with the pair. His career took him to the bicycle unit where he gained a spectacular physique and invented patented handlebar mitts to protect officers' hands in winter (which is from October to April in Seattle). Steven moved to the traffic unit after Lucas was born and served in traffic cars, the DUI squad, and ultimately his true happiness, the motor squad. It's a long story but suffice it to say, he was right, the motorcycle unit was his happy place.

During the last years of his life, Steven struggled with PTSD, he was the strongest and most determined man anyone would ever meet. He fought for healing for himself and his family but most of all, he fought for healing for every first responder. He founded Code 4 NW in 2012 and went full steam ahead (as Redmond's does) helping others who suffered the wounds of their lives. He gave to others everything he could and more: his ear, his time, his compassion, and his understanding of their pain. He was kind and tough and had an unending desire to help. He spoke widely in Washington and many states across the country on addiction and PTSD. He helped officers and their families in countless numbers get the help they needed. Steven remembered their stories and pain, making him even more determined to shift the fear of admitting our challenges and creating a community of healing.

Steven was set to retire from SPD when he was unable to fight his pain any longer. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years Deanna (Burdick), who will love him and will always see his beautiful, imperfect, and electric true self. His two sons, Lucas and Aiden, who together share many of Steven's best qualities. His father Paul, and sister Kathleen (Gary) loved him unconditionally. Deanna's brother Glenn and wife Kellie Burdick gave given so much love, prayer, and physical support to both Deanna and Steve. Deanna's sisters Teresa June (Jeff) and Laurie Corder (Dan) loved Steven and many nieces and nephews, both Burdick and Redmond.

Steven has joined his sister Christine, mother Barbara and Deanna's parents Dick and LaVonne Burdick, and nephew Blane in the loving embrace of Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in his honor to: keepnsafe.com, Code4NW, or any not-for-profit benefiting Police, fire, corrections, or nurses for addiction and mental health care. A proper Police funeral will be held later in January in Spokane Washington.

A Funeral Mass for Steven will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023, at The Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Spokane, Washington.