— from Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue —
It is with deep sadness that we inform our community that Fire Chief Steve Marler passed away Thursday evening after a brief illness.
He was an enthusiastic fire chief who was a mentor to many. He had a great sense of humor, was a master at bridging opposing sides together, and a generous friend, who loved the Island and the island community. Whenever he had to leave the island, he couldn’t wait to return to the life he loved.
We at San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will miss him deeply.
