Gordon Allen Steen, born in Seattle on March 4, 1952 had a fatal heart attack on January 5, 2012 in Kailua, Hawaii where he lived and worked for the past 32 years.

Gordy grew up on Vashon Island in the family home his grandfather had built. In high school he excelled in sports and music. He was active in football, basketball and track. He qualified for state competition in track and his 880 track record still holds. Graduating from VHS in 1970 he had also participated in the award winning Chaunteurs Jazz Choir.

He loved the outdoors and began hunting and fishing at a young age with his dad Max as well as family and friends. Fishing continued to be a favorite pastime through his life, wherever his path took him.

He had a strong work ethic which made him a valuable employee at the Beall Greenhouses for eight years as a young man; as a commercial fisherman in Alaska, and ultimately as foreman of a construction crew on Oahu. His last day was on the job in Hawaii after having spent a wonderful holiday season on Vashon with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son Christopher (Michelle) and granddaughter Lillian, of Goosecreek SC, his sister Marsha (Alan) Berry of Palm Springs, CA, his mother Barbara of Vashon (father Max deceased) and other extended family members.

A memorial service for Gordy has been held in Hawaii. A casual “gathering” for Gordy’s friends to share stories of his life will be held at the Vashon Methodist Church. For more information or to leave comments go to www.islandfuneral.com.

Paid Obituary.