Memories of Steve Kaplan

In memory of

Steve Kaplan

Lake Oswego, OR

November 3, 1937 - April 14, 2018

Nov 3, 1937 - Apr 14, 2018

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Ruth Uhlmann

In Steve's lifelong pursuit of social justice, he benefitted from three qualities essential to this task. He was persistently passionate in each of his endeavors. As an advocate, he had an abiding optimism that present reality could be beneficial transformed. And he had a sense of humor to bridge the distance between reality and that better future.

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Donna Kaplan

2005, Seattle, WA, USA

Steve and Kaycheri

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Becky Kaplan Farone

2003, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dad doing his favorite thing

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Becky Kaplan Farone

2010, Seattle, WA, USA

Dad and Kaycheri - young at heart!

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Becky Kaplan Farone

2007, Portland, OR, USA

Top Ten Signs I've Inherited My Father's Best Traits – and a few I decided to pass on (with apologies to David Letterman)

1. I laugh harder at good jokes at my expense than the ones I tell…(Dad taught me to laugh at myself)

2. I (almost) believe almost anything people will tell me. Dad was convinced I had ESP when we used to play the game MasterMind, I used to peek when he set up his pattern and then miraculously "guess" the right answer in seconds!

3. These shoulders? My dad's fault for teaching me to swim. How could I not love it when he found all the best swimming holes in Vermont and then treated us to creemees (a Vermont delicacy) after?

4. Me, my dad and the cat – all curious as hell. What's in that bag? Who are you talking to? What does that taste like? What might that bum on the subway station have to say? Why is the world going to hell in a hand basket and what can I do about it?

5. Yes, I thought Dad was weird when he first tried to get me to take spirulina or magnesium back in my twenties. But who's laughing now as I stock up with an armful of them of my own volition? A shared interest in health is a legacy I treasure.

6. I spend approximately 70% of my life reading: Web sites, catalogs, magazines, books – you name it, I want to read it….I inherited my Dad's passion for reading – and the corrected vision to prove it!

7. Writing is as natural as breathing to me. My handwriting may be marginally better but it was my Dad who encouraged my efforts to express myself in verse. All that reading made it easy!

8. My cell phone bill can cost more than my groceries because of a penchant for staying in touch with my oldest and dearest friends from around the country. Dad was my first and best model for staying connected.

9. See these laugh lines around my eyes? I see my dad's smiling eyes when I look in the mirror. They reflect an eternally young spirit that I hope is gene-based as well.
On good days and bad, I've seen my dad treat every single person he meets with the same level of respect and fairness. I think I got this one too – and it's the one I admire the most.

No Thanks, Man:

Dad was the first in the 'hood to feed his kids tofu on a regular basis (or at least that's what was still standing in the fridge when we visited).

Apparently sardines are a delicacy – in Ohio, where Dad grew up. I've refused any and all efforts to join in on this one!

The earliest fashion trend my father adopted was Birkenstocks, circa 1979. I tried this one – but it failed to take. Vermont upbringing, be damned!

Happy Birthday Dad! A life of love, laughs and wisdom…

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Donna Kaplan

2012, Portland, OR, USA

Steve and Jeremy...Father and Son

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Donna Kaplan

2012, Portland, OR, USA

Family fun!

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Donna Kaplan

1970

Vermont Days -- the beginnings of Liberty Union Party

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Helen Stein

2006, Portland, Oregon, USA

Steve and Kaycheri

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Kaycheri Rappaport

This was a model of a fully electric car which we got to ride in, thanks to our friend Marc Corbett. Steve... Read more This was a model of a fully electric car which we got to ride in, thanks to our friend Marc Corbett. Steve and I "adopted" many... Read more This was a model of a fully electric car which we ... Read more

Helen Stein

2018, Albuquerque, NM, USA

The previous story was from my mother, Kaycheri Rappaport.

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Helen Stein

2014, Oregon, USA

This is a memorial, a time for memories. I have so many memories of Steve; enough to write a book. Perhaps someday I will. Here's one. I remember Steve gamely attempting various yoga postures and laughing at himself.

The word that comes to mind to describe our relationship is "unconventional". We often said that if we could give others the best gift it would be to have a relationship as great as ours; the depth of love, the adventure, the humor and respect.

You have left the body, Steve, but never my soul and my heart. I will love you forever.

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Kaycheri Rappaport

This was actually written by me, Kaycheri. This was actually written by me, Kaycheri. This was actually written by me, Kaycheri.

Becky Kaplan Farone

2017, Portland, OR, USA

Dad happy in nature with good food!

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Rachel Paul

My beautiful friend, I am so saddened to hear of your beloved's passing...my sincere condolences to you and all affected by this sweet man's passing, and that you are all comforted by his memory....

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Helen Stein

2018, New Mexico, USA

My mother, Kaycheri, had been in the hospital for about 4 days, first in the emergency room and then in the ICU, and I was talking with Steve by phone to give him an update. She was still very sick; undergoing lots of tests to rule out cancer, to determine the source of her infection and the extant of damage to her heart after the heart attack. Despite Steve's own serious health issues, he asked me, "Do they have assisted living facilities in Albuquerque?". He was ready to pick up and move if it was necessary for my mother to stay in New Mexico. My mother was very touched by this question when I told her about it later.
Steve and Kaycheri had a very loving relationship for 32 years. They were devoted to and supportive of one another. They built a rich and happy life together. Some of their favorite pastimes were enjoying nature, doing Tai Chi and Yoga, dancing, socializing with their many wonderful friends, discussing philosophy and watching plays, tv shows and movies and laughing. There was a lot of laughter.

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