Steve Gilyeart

Steven Craig Gilyeart, 57, passed away February 24, 2009, in Seattle, Washington. He was born April 17, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa, spent his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, went to law school in Texas, and chose to reside in Seattle. Steve had a multi-faceted career as an attorney, leasing specialist and international law consultant that combined with his adventurous spirit took him to exotic and dangerous places around the world.

He lived wholeheartedly and always challenged himself. In the early years, he was a swimmer, a photographer, a DJ, a hiker and mountain climber and a skydiver. Later Steve strove for excellence in skiing, sailing, martial arts, scuba diving, dancing and even the biathlon. He was widely read and a living Britannica. He loved Asian culture, opera, roses and Newfoundland dogs. Always a dreamer, he transformed his creative energies into movie making, poetry, and music. He lived life to the fullest, pushed the envelope, and fearlessly and positively confronted challenges. Nothing held back this modern Samurai warrior - except over time his failing body.

He will be sorely missed by his son, Michael, his mother Bonnie, his sister Marilyn and friends and colleagues around the world. They would appreciate your signing his online guestbook at www.washelli.com and sharing your memories of Steve.