Steven A. Huish

Steven A. Huish

“Most of all, he loved the Fall”

Steven Alan Huish, age 72, passed away at his home in Indian Wells, California on May 9th. Steven was born on February 5, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Alan Eugene and Drusilla Bay Huish, where he was raised with his three siblings. His childhood was full of adventure; he was a true outdoorsman who loved to ski and spend time in the mountains. He also had a love of the arts, especially theater.

After graduating from Highland High School, he went on to University of Utah and Boise State University. He began his professional career in Sales with Huish Distributing. It was there where he met his wife of almost 45 years, Elizabeth (Dede) Huish, in 1974. They married in August 1979.

They had two children: (Steven) Paul and (Kathryn) Katie, and moved to Carmel, California as a young family in 1985. Steven was a spirited entrepreneur. He successfully and passionately ran Zantman Art Galleries for many years, owning and operating four galleries by 2000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, San Francisco, Palm Desert, and Sun Valley. Exploring the globe to discover new artists for the galleries, he created lasting memories with his family throughout his journeys. Some of his favorite destinations included New York City, Italy, France, and Hawaii, where he spent his honeymoon and returned many times with his family.

In 2005, Steven and his wife Dede moved to their residence in Ketchum, Idaho where they enjoyed many lasting friendships. In his later years, he fulfilled his interests in travel, fine arts, the outdoors, golf, fishing, jazz, and spending time with his beloved chocolate labs. As his adventures continued, his family grew; Katie married Brett Hubert in 2010, and Paul married Melissa (Missy) in 2013. Shortly after, Steven became a grandfather to Hayden and Madeline. He loved being ‘Papa’ to the grandchildren. He continued to be the loving patriarch, planning and coordinating memorable family vacations. Most importantly, Steven cherished his family. He demonstrated unparalleled generosity and empathy, always helping others in any way that he could. Steven’s charisma, story-telling, and quirky sense of humor attracted all kinds of people. It was truly his caring, giving and sincere heart that made him so endeared. He treated everyone with respect and kindness. He is survived by his mother, Drue, his three siblings, Dan, Sue, and John, as well as his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.