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Steven
P. Medley, longtime President of the Yosemite Association, died in a
single vehicle automobile accident October 5, 2006, while traveling to
work in Yosemite National Park. He was 57 years old.
He served as President of the non-profit Yosemite Association since 1985.
The Association supports the National Park Service (NPS) in a myriad
of ways. These include donating profits from educational materials to
the NPS, providing volunteers and interns, and providing service to the
Yosemite community.
“This is a huge loss for the Yosemite family. In addition to Steve’s
innumerable contributions to the park, he was known for his quick wit,
dedication, and sense of accomplishment. This is a tragic loss and Steve
will be missed terribly,” stated Yosemite National Park Superintendent
Mike Tollefson.
Prior to joining the Yosemite Association, Steve worked for the National
Park Service as a Park Naturalist, Research Librarian, and Museum Curator.
Overall, Steve worked in the park for 35 years.
Medley received a B.A. Degree in Film & Broadcast from Stanford University,
a Master of Library Science from the University of Oregon, and a law
degree from the Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Law at the University
of California, Davis. He worked as an attorney in private practice
before joining the Yosemite Association. He was raised in Gilroy, California.
During his time at the Yosemite Association, Steve edited and produced
over fifty different publications. Many of his books have been recognized
with awards and his Complete Guidebook to Yosemite has sold almost 100,000
copies to date.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife Jane, and three sons, Andy, Joe,
and Charlie.
Memorial Service:
A memorial service will be held on
November 4, 2006 at 1PM. Click for more
details.
Donations:
Donations made to the Yosemite Association
in Steve Medley’s memory will be designated by the board of trustees
for uses that honor his legacy of stewardship for Yosemite National Park.
Click here to
learn more about donating to the Yosemite Association.
Donations to the family may be made to the Steven Medley Fund at any Yosemite Bank branch, including the Oakhurst location:
Yosemite Bank - Oakhurst Branch
PO Box 2060 - 40061 Hwy. 49
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-6442
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Read newspaper articles about Steve:
Yosemite Association President Dies in Car Crash
San
Jose Mercury News
Steven Medley - Longtime Leader of Yosemite Support
Organization
San Francisco Chronicle
Gilroy High School Alum Steven Medley Leaves Behind
Legacy
Gilroy Dispatch
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