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STEVEN A. SCHILZ, JR.

By Nora | Published: April 20, 2012

5/3/1938 – 4/7/2012

Survived by daughters Diana Ferrier (Robert), Sheri Duncan (Dean); stepdaughter Amy; grandchildren Lisa and Matt Ferrier; Gavin and Elliot Duncan; Ayanna, Darius and Jacoby Willis; nieces Rose Lee, Mary Castello; nephews Mike and Joe Lee; brother-in-law John Lee. Preceded in death by father Steve Sr. and mother Marie; sister Virginia Lee.

Steve was born on May 3rd, 1938 to Steve and Marie Schilz and raised in West Seattle, graduating from West Seattle High School in 1956. He joined the Naval Reserve on July 4, 1955, and saw active duty for two years, leaving the Navy on July 4, 1963.

Steve worked at Bethlehem Steel in West Seattle from 1959-1960, then in 1961 followed his father’s footsteps into the retail grocery business, starting at West Seattle Thriftway and working at several grocery stores in the area, including Low Mart / Grocery Cart in West Seattle until 1976 and ending with Munson’s Market in Redmond.

Steve lived most of his life in West Seattle, moving to Redmond in 1980 and to Renton in 2010.

A heart-felt thank-you to the staff of Renton Villa / Emeritus at Renton for their support and care of our dad in the last year.

No services; remembrances to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by People’s Memorial Funeral Cooperative. Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent.

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Fredi Perry

Posted April 20, 2012 at 11:10 am | Permalink

Montana

So sorry for yor loss. Makes one realize how short life is. He and I were born the same year . . .
Sandra Hiersche

Posted April 20, 2012 at 11:33 am | Permalink

Renton,Wa

I am shocked to hear of the news. I am sorry for all that lived him. Diana and Sheri, please feel free to call if you need anything!
Tim and Kim Egerton

Posted April 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

Kent, wa

So sorry to hear about your Dads passing. I can tell he was loved by both of you girls. Tim and I remember him fondly from the old neighborhood. If there is anything we can do for you or your mom please let us know.
take care
Darlene Hyre Ruud

Posted April 20, 2012 at 11:20 pm | Permalink

Seattle,WA

I have so many memories of your dad when we were in High School. Also the years when you girls were growing up. I am thinking about you and will be talking to you soon.
Sandy Price

Posted April 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

seattle, wa

I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I haven’t seen him in years but he lived across the alley from me when I was growing up (I lived on 44th SW- he on 45th SW)/ I remember him playing basketball on the hoop on his garage – he was a “big kid”. Then in later years, got to know him “again” through Sandy Hiersche and went to a party at his house on 42nd. Time goes much too fast – I have fond memories of Steve and his wonderful father! Sandy Price

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In Memory of

STEVEN A. SCHILZ, JR.
Born on May 3, 1938
Died on April 7, 2012