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His truck was his office on four wheels, crisscrossing the Navajo Nation often without a paved road, going on instinct. He worked closely with weavers, not just by selling their pieces, but so much more. "There's definitely mutual respect," he once said, describing the collaborative relationships he developed. "I'm their banker, employer, counselor, and friend. Their problems become my problems."Steve also wanted to bring recognition to these by publishing a book with photographer Ray Manley, "The Fine Art of Navajo Weaving" introducing the art of Navajo weaving to countless others beyond the Southwest. There's not enough paper or space to list all of Steve Getzwiller's life-long accomplishments, museum exhibits, gallery shows, and awards won by artists he supported for decades.
Like his dad, a world champion rodeo star, Steve was quiet about his life. As he once said, "The goal of my life's work with the Navajo weavers has been to see how far I can push the envelope, how much I can help improve contemporary Navajo weaving and bring it to the highest level possible."Steve moved to Sonoita in 2000 where he started the Nizhoni Ranch Gallery.
He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his wife Gail, son Sean Getzwiller (Aspyn), daughter Jamie Hellems (James), grandchildren (Oliver, Dorian, Holden, Carter Kay) sister Darby and brother Joe.Celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. SaturdayJanuary 20, 2024. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 3142 S. Highway 83, Sonoita.
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Jeanne Peterson
January 3, 2024
To Gail and family,
Our condolences for the loss of Steve. I enjoyed talking Weavings and Rugs with him over the years. I was so WOWED by his Collection. Also, a Sonoita neighbor of 20+ years, R I P
Jay mahoney
January 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He will be remembered by many through the years. May he rest in peace.
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