Birth date: Apr 17, 1931 Death date: May 13, 2020
Douglas Tennyson Stave was an extraordinary man who led a remarkable life. He was born April 17, 1931 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Olaf "OT" and Alice Stave. As a young child he lived in Stanwood, Washington where OT owned a gas Read Obituary
Dr. Stave was in charge of Administration at Northwestern College when it reopened in 1972. Everything I've read about him was true. He was a gentle man, had a kind spirit, and was quite funny at times. I have been out in Oregon and Washington state for the past 8-9 years and didn't realize that's where he was from. It would have been fun to reconnect with him. I will be thinking of him and the impact he made on so many as well as his family.
I am thankful for Doug and Joyce who attended Westminster Presbyterian Church of Tacoma for a time in the the teens of the 21st century.
They came as friends of Roberta Peterson and then later on when Roberta took a
position as organist at another church, we learned of Doug's musical talents. Doug
could play just about any hymn you could name or hum, without sheet music to
guide him. At that time he was loosing his eyesight, but he never lost his love of
music and amazed us all with his gifts of praise of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
through piano music. We were grateful for his help in keeping our singing in tune.
Doug was kind, humble, and had a cheerful sense of humor in our times of
worship together with our Pastor Heather James.
Sincerely, Marlene Hayden
Working with Doug at Seattle Pacific University and later in a ten-year entrepreneurial venture, there was never a challenge or an opportunity too momentous for Doug to face with energetic expectation and engage it with integrity, joy and grace—inspiring many. My talented, cherished,
irreplaceable friend! -Wayne Clugston
Sending love from Tom (“Bud”) Stave’s family. Our dad was Doug’s cousin. We were always glad to see Doug, Joyce and family at our extended Stave family reunions and remember that Doug often led us in a lovely grace before enjoying our meal together. Wishing you peace from Juanita (Nita) Stave and our mom, Virginia Stave
