Stephen Alder Boss

On Sunday July 28th, 2019 Stephen (Steve) Alder Boss loving husband, friend and father of three children passed away at age 79 in Mount Vernon Washington. Steve was born on March 31, 1940 to Edmund Spencer and Hattie Claire Boss. Steve graduated from Queen Ann High School and spent two years in the Navy. In October 1962, he married the love of his life Nelta Suzanne Wiley and they raised 3 children, Jimmy, Teresa, and Michelle. Steve worked as a tool and die machinist at Boeing for 46 years and retired in 2012.

Steve had many passions throughout his life, including scuba diving, cycling, photography, nature and the outdoors. He especially loved taking trips in his Cessna airplane around the Northwest, Idaho, and Mount St. Helens. He enjoyed Sea-Fair and loved watching the Blue Angles perform and the hydroplane races. His greatest passion of all was his faith in God, and love for his family.

Steve was known for his funny sense of humor even when he didn’t know it. He had a gentle spirit, compassion for others and a quiet strength. His loving heart will always be remembered.

Steve was preceded in death by his Wife Sue, Father Spencer, Mother Clare, Brother Jerry, and Sister Beverly. Steve is survived by his brother Jim; his son Jimmy (Chris), Daughter Teresa (Howard), Daughter Michelle (Chuck); his Grandchildren Kyle (Ryland), Phillip (Becca), Quinton, and Charley; and great Grandchildren, Nova, Espen, Oliver, Aurora, and Iris.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Wednesday August 28, at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home,14951 Bothell Way NE Seattle, WA 98155.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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