Birth date: Jan 24, 1931 Death date: Dec 10, 2018
Roy T. Stenger passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2018 in a Senior living community less than two miles from where he was born. Roy (Bud) was born on January 24, 1931 in a Tacoma home built by his grandfather. Ro Read Obituary
I am from the class of Mt Tahoma 1974. Mr Stenger hugely influenced me and many of my friends in the arts. I am sixty-two years old and still have several of the metal sculptures I made in his class. He was a real gem.
Kim Patterson Soubra
Bud (Roy) Stenger was a long time friend. Nadine was a brides maid at my wedding with Pat sixty five years ago. I have now been married to Joanne for fifty years and three months. Shortly after Joanne and I were married Bud sculpted for Joanne a lyre bird which looked like a chicken advertising music with its lyre shaped tail. It is a native of Australia. It still has an honored place in our living room in its copper beauty. It's tail feathers have an interesting color a result of Bud's Master's Degree thesis on coloring metal. We will miss seeing him. He was a good friend and a fine artist. Our sympathy goes out to Nadine, Kirk, Kent, and all his other relatives.and friends.
John and Joanne Schartow
Mr Stenger! So many fond memories of this great man. He was such a friend and mentor to so many of us who expressed interest in the arts. Always an open door and kind words at the ready. I was fortunate to be in nearly every class he offered: painting, sculpture, drawing and even art “assistant”. I’ve been a full time graphic designer for over 20 years now and a little bit of him goes out into every project that goes through my hands. I can’t say enough. Condolences to those who miss him dearly.
Mr. Stegner was my home room teacher for three years. He was a delightful person who guided his students with thought and care. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed
