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Gladys "Tiny" Steelman

Gladys Steelman Obituary

STEELMAN, GLADYS (NEE BRYAN), "TINY" 79 - of Ocean City, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2008. She lived in Ocean City for over 50 years and worked as a Lab Technician in New York City and Shore Memorial Hospital. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Tiny enjoyed playing golf, tennis, bridge and mahjong. She had been a member of Ocean City Yacht Club, Colony Club of Ocean City and Married Couples Club. Tiny also coached girls' basketball at St. Augustine's. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Bryan. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Joseph, her sisters Sally Lou, Diann and Jacalyn. Beloved wife of James Frederic Steelman for 58 years, whom she met on the beach in Ventnor. She is also survived by her children James F. "Jimbo" Steelman, Jr. (Patricia) of Huntington Beach, CA, Sally Hamilton (James) of Ocean City, Karen Allegretto (Rick) of Lindale, TX, Mary Adams (Kevin) of Ocean City and Dee Dee Essington (Michael) of Miami, FL; brother Thomas and sister-in-law Gertrude "Dutch" Bryan of Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren Jake Steelman, Shane Steelman, Jesse Steelman, Sarah Hamilton Dolan, Mary Hamilton, James Stephen Hamilton, Kara Allegretto Shiflett, Ricky Allegretto, A.J. Allegretto, Maura Adams, Helena Adams, Lars Essington, Jonas Essington and Torsten Essington; great grandchildren Bella Shiflett, Jack Shiflett and Maddy Shiflett. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, November 3rd at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 1310 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City where friends may call from 9am. Burial at Union Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Loving Alternatives (a Ministry of Youth with a Mission), PO Box 131466, Tyler, TX 75713 www.livalt.org or American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 www.lungusa.org . Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Oct. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Steelman

27 Entries

Myrna Jimenez

November 12, 2008

Dear Karen and family

I am deeply sorry for your lost. I thank the Lord our God that he gave us the hope of eternal life. We know that we will see our love ones again.

You are in my prayers
May you find confort in the Lord
All my love
Myrna

Lynn and Wally Myers

November 12, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss.

Lars Essington

November 9, 2008

Dear Steelmans (including Mom a.k.a. Dee-Dee Essington),
Sorry for your loss. I miss you all especially G-Mom. I hope to see you soon sometime. Your friend, nephew, cousin, and son,

Andy & Meche Spohn

November 9, 2008

Dear Karen and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. But we are glad you have an eternal hope and will see "Tiny" again.
May God continue comforting you, your dad and the rest of your family.
You are in our prayers.
We love you!
Andy & Meche Spohn

Ryan McCart

November 6, 2008

Dear Karen and the rest of the Allegretto's,
We are sorry and sad for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time.
The Carpinteyro's and McCart's(Juarez, MEXICO)

Helene Tolson

November 5, 2008

Dear Kevin and Mary and family,
I didn't know Tiny but from the many entries in this guest book, I know she was a terrific woman. My deepest condolences. Thank you for being at Michele's funeral last Saturday. I'm sorry I could not attend on Monday but I had already taken much time from work. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Helene

Sarah Hamilton Dolan

November 4, 2008

To my loving Grandmother,

You have been a best friend to me my whole life--always encouraging, generous and full of spirited wisdom/guidance in life. I love you with a whole heart, and miss you. I look forward to the day when we can see each other again.

Roberta Townsend

November 3, 2008

Dear Jim and Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Tiny was a special person - I know how much you will miss her.

Roberta Townsend

Helena Adams

November 2, 2008

G-mom, I love you so0o0o much. You were, and are, the best grandmom a granddaughter could ever ask for. You always made me smile and always will. I can't wait until we see each other again! xoxo

patti steelman

November 1, 2008

Tiny & I shared a special bond, living with our infamous James Fredrics. She was the wisest and most special mother-in-law a girl could ask for. I hear her voice in my head and smile, remembering her smart advice and humorous character.

Coni Beck

November 1, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know from Karen's stories what a remarkable woman "Tiny" was and the void you will all feel. Know that mine and my husband's prayers are with you Jim, Karen and your family.

Love you, Coni and Richard Beck

Melissa Heisler

November 1, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Liz Bryan

November 1, 2008

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come."

Uncle Jim and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss.

Donna Hink

November 1, 2008

Dear Jim, and the Adams family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. You have an angel watching over your family. Sincerely, Gary and Donna Hink

Mary Beth Maifeld

November 1, 2008

My prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life of your wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Looking at all of you tells me what an incredible woman she was and speaks volumes of what she has passed on as her legacy. I am blessed to have known her.

With much love,
Mary Beth

Sally Hamilton

October 31, 2008

As the memories continue to flood my heart, I smile and cry. I thank You, Lord, for lending me your daughter ~ my mother and friend. I thank You also for the promise that this is not the end. Until we meet again, Mom. Can't wait to rejoice with you in the heavenlies by our Savior's side. I love you.

Karen Allegretto

October 31, 2008

Our mother was our greatest advocate and ever available counsellor. She was generous, fair,and supportive - always witty and humorous; a fair, compassionate and loving friend.

We will miss you, Mom.

Alyse Almo

October 31, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Alison Wood Eckis

October 31, 2008

I will always remember our fun times on 29th street beach, Aunt Tiny's quicky sense of humor, and how the "Wood" bunch was always included in the crazy,lazy days of summers growing up. Will miss her smile and wonderful sense of family.
Alison Wood Eckis

Joe Fertsch

October 31, 2008

So sorry about your loss Jim.....am in Sarasota and can not make the sevices. Joe (from the pool)

Tom & Dutch Bryan

October 31, 2008

We'll miss you, dear sister.

Jim Steelman

October 31, 2008

My Darling,
Thank you for 58 glorious years & for being a wonderful wife & mother. I love you and miss you dearly. Please my angel, prepare a place for me by your and Christ's side, where we can hold hands again for eternity.
Your adoring husband,

Dee Dee Essington

October 31, 2008

Mom,
Thank you for being such a great mom and a wonderful friend. I will cherish the memories you so diligently created for me and our family. I'm really going to miss you!

David Walker

October 31, 2008

One of the greatest gifts one can receive, apart from God's grace, is a large family. It looks to me that Tiny was truely blessed.

Mike Essington

October 31, 2008

Tiny was a great lady and a wonderful mother in law. I learned a lot from her and the rest of her family. She raised five wonderful children with the baby (Dee Dee) being extra special to me.

I will miss Tiny. My love and prayers pour out to the entire family.

Mike Essington

Shannon vandenBerg(Fahy)

October 31, 2008

DeeDee-
I'm sorry for the loss of you mother. Condolences to your family.

Mary Adams

October 31, 2008

A wonderful mother. A beautiful woman. I love you Mom.

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