I run in honor of the best little brother and strongest man I've ever met. I love you Steven. I will miss you every day.

Steven Michael Bienz, age 25, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 13, 2016. He was born to Larry and Karen Bienz on February 11, 1991 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, WA. Steven was a lifelong resident of Bothell, WA. After high school Steven attended Edmonds Community College where he explored his love of cooking. After years of refining his culinary skills, Steven found pride working in sales at AT&T.

Steven loved sports. As a child he participated in everything including football, basketball, baseball, surfing and soccer. He also loved professional sports, especially the NBA and his Seattle Sonics. Steven would be outdoors whenever he could which included spending as much time as possible at his home away from home, Conconully. Steven had an infectious laugh and always liked to be the comedian in the crowd. He was passionate about music and dancing, especially his latest "running man". Steven was a loyal friend and above anything else Steven was a family man; he was proud of his Italian heritage and family meant everything. Steven's faith was something he relied on heavily throughout his life, especially during his battle with melanoma. It was the Lord that kept him going many days and he knew at his passing that he would be free.

Steven is survived by his parents Karen and Dan Danhof, Larry Bienz and Laura Ingalls, sister Danielle Bienz, brothers Andrew and Matthew Danhof, nieces Olivia and Elsie Danhof and his grandparents. Steven also has a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends to cherish his memory.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Swedish Cancer Institute, Dr. Min Park, and all of the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff for their wonderful help and gentle care.

"When you die, it does not mean you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live. So live. Live. Fight like hell, and when you get too tired to fight, then lay down and rest and let somebody else fight for you." - Stuart Scott