Background
Seymour, Steven Wayne was born on November 28, 1945 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Byron Horatio and Ruth Phyllis (Heins).
Seymour, Steven Wayne was born on November 28, 1945 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Byron Horatio and Ruth Phyllis (Heins).
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1968. Postgraduate, University Tubingen, W. Germany, 1972. Juris Doctor, Willamette University, 1975.
Law clerk Oregon Legislature, Salem, 1974-1975. Deputy district attorney Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, 1975-1980. Associate Samuels Samuels Yoelin & Weiner, 1980-1983, partner, since 1983.
When anybody starts to follow the way of Jesus, it means to share his relationship with God as Father. Righteousness is a demand of God. It can be received only through faith in God.
The use of force should be supported, but only in extreme situations and only when the need is clear beyond reasonable doubt, and through appropriate international organizations. Church should build bridges with political institutions through organizing ecumenical delegations to the party conferences.
As human beings people are a part of a cruel and violent and unjust world that feels like it cannot be changed. By accepting forgiveness and liberation, God enables to resist evil and to live life that can make this world a better place. The strong feature of Methodism is that prayers are not only led by an ordained minister, but often by a local preacher - a lay person who has been trained and authorized to lead worship and preach.
Member budget advisory committee City of Portland, 1977. President Grant Park Neighborhood Association, 1980-1983. Member Portland City Club, 1983-1984.
Chairman governing board First United Methodist Church, Portland, 1984. Active local Boy Scouts American Served with United States Army, 1969-1972, Germany. Member American Bar Association (litigation section, trial practice committee), Oregon Bar Association (executive committee, treasurer 1985-1987, secretary 1987-1988), Multmomah County Bar Association, International Association Arson Investigators.
Clubs: Willamette Sail.
married Charlotte Sue Ziesman, September 6, 1969. Children: Jeffrey Charles, Todd William.