RIP, my friend.
Although we knew each other from attending Tukwila Schools, a friendship grew as we met often for coffee at the HUB while attending the UW.  Steve spent time in Alaska after graduation from Foster, where he met his beautiful wife, Bonnie.  
We spoke often about future Tukwila annexations.  Living outside our city, he often joked about the inevitability, and questioned "Why?" he would ever want to live with people of our "type".
How things changed.  Tukwila took on the responsibilities involved in a rapid growth, and Steve became deeply involved  in seeking solutions to complex matters.