1946 - 2024

Richard (Rick) Allen Miner was born in New York City on February 12, 1946, to parents Allen H. Miner and Marjorie Gordon Miner. Rick's early life took him from the East Coast to the West Coast, with his family moving to Beverly Hills, CA, and eventually settling in Brentwood, CA. His lifelong connection to the entertainment industry started after graduating from Palisades High School in Los Angeles. Rick studied film and motion pictures at USC Northridge and used his creativity and skills during his service in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Mate Third Class with the Atlantic Fleet Combat Camera Group.

Following in his father's footsteps, Rick entered the Hollywood scene and found success as a writer and director on a number of television shows. His first notable achievement came in 1977 when he produced and directed a documentary titled Get It Together, which was nominated for Best Documentary in 1978. Though he did not win, this nomination earned him entry into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where he became a voting member, strengthening his legacy in the industry.

During the writers' strike of the late 1980s, Rick pursued new opportunities and moved to Seattle in 1989 where he met and married the love of his life, Joyce Smith. During this time, Rick's creativity came to the forefront again with a new project, GET WET, a show he produced, wrote, and directed, a project he would describe as the job of a lifetime.

In 2001, Rick pivoted his career to real estate, combining his Hollywood-honed skills of storytelling and production with his love for the water to become one of the leading agents in Seattle's floating homes and waterfront homes. His unique approach and dedication to his profession made him a beloved figure in the community.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Miner; his children from a previous marriage, Michael Miner of San Mateo, CA; Kimberly Alexander of Thousand Oaks, CA; his sister, Kathy Miner of San Francisco, CA; and his brothers, Ron Miner of Los Osos, CA, Don Miner of San Marcos, CA and 4 Grandsons. He was predeceased by his parents, Allen and Marjorie Miner and his brother Peter Miner.

Rick's creativity, "quack-y" sense of humor, and kindness touched everyone who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of artistic achievement, love, and dedication to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Rick's life will be held Sunday, Oct 13th 1:00-4:00 at Seattle Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc. ALZ.org

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