Obituary of Steven Douglas Talt

Steven Douglas Talt, 73, passed away of a Glioblastoma tumor on November 7, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington.  He was born August 20, 1946 to Harold and Nellie Talt in Portland, Oregon.  Steve also lived in Seattle, Washington for over 30 years.

 

Steve attended Portland’s Benson Polytechnical High School, and Multnomah Community College.  He married Marji Swanson on September 19, 1981 in Seattle.  Professionally, he worked for Nelson Trucking as a dispatcher and inside salesman.

 

Steve loved coaching softball and basketball, spending time with his grandkids, collecting baseball cards, and visiting Hawaii.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Marji Swanson-Talt; sons, Steve Talt, and Sean Talt (wife, Chrissy); daughters, Shana Heyden, Maegan Amato (husband, Tony), and Robin Kuhr (husband, Joe); 15 grandchildren; mother, Nellie Talt; brother, Mike Talt (wife, Lynn); and sister, Jan MacDonald.  He was predeceased by his father, Harold Talt; and daughter-in-law, Jana Talt.

 

A celebration of Steve’s life is being planned for early 2020.

 

Memorial donations may be made to:

 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital via mail by filling out and returning a printable donation form found HERE, by phone at 800-478-5833, or online HERE.

 

The Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O.Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715, or online by clicking HERE.

 

 

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