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05/23/1941
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02/24/2011
Darlene Steele Obituary
STEELE, Darlene K.
(Age 69)
Of Newman Lake, passed away Thursday February 24, 2011 at home with her family. She was born May 23, 1941 in Orofino, ID. She is survived by her husband, Charles, of 43 years; sons: Reece and Dale Harrison; daughters: Celestine Kloehn and Connie Smith; brothers: James and Larry Berges; five grandchildren, and many devoted friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Celestine Berges; and her brother, Ron Berges. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Cancer Care Northwest, 12615 E. Mission Ave., Spokane, WA 99216. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Friday March 4th at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, 7315 N. Government Way.
ENGLISH FUNERAL CHAPEL, COEUR D'ALENE, ID
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Stephanie Downes
March 7, 2011
I will always remember you....you were like a grandmother to me. Elizabeth loved her "Nana". I remember how much you loved to see her when we brought her in. Kyle loves you and misses you so much, he says that you were his best friend. Thank you so much for your smile and friendship. My prayers and sympathy goes to her family. Love you Dee. Love: Stephanie, Kyle and Lizzie.
Mary Downes
March 6, 2011
You were like a mother to me and also a best friend .You will be truely missed ...love you mama
till we meet again ,
Bryan & Mouse
Selene Winebarger (Ridenhour)
March 2, 2011
My brother, Jeremy, and I will always remember "Mama Dee" as she was just that, like a 2nd mother to us. She used to babysit us over 30 years ago in Otis Orchards. Her family was our family. Reece and Dale our brothers, and Celestine and Connie like sisters to us. We would think of her often, and when we look back on our early childhood, it is with such fond memories of that time of our lives that Dee was so much a part of. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Dee will be deeply missed.
R.I.P. our beautiful "Gramma Dee"
Cherie & Craig Willis
March 2, 2011
Words cannot express the sorrow our entire family is feeling in the loss of our beloved "Gramma Dee". She was definitely our sunshine on a cloudy day. Dee was everything everyone of us should stride to be...compassionate,kind,loyal,& loving to all that she knew.Her hugs & kisses always made our hearts feel warm.Even in her courageous battle with brain cancer, she continued to care about others & her warm heart always shined through. She was a part of our family for many years,always there for us in time of need caring & sharing,but then...that was just Dee. We have just lost a beautiful member of our family, & for this we are grieving, but in our grief, we still remember her smile & laughter, & that will carry us through...no matter what we will never part, for we have locked Gramma Dee & all of our wonderful memories with her in our hearts. No more suffering, no more pain, now you are flying with the Angels,& we take comfort in knowing that when you arrived there, God knew you were coming & he opened his loving arms & gave you a loving hug to welcome you just as you did so many while here with us. All of God's "special Angels" are just on loan to us...you served your purpose, now its time to rest; but just remember we loved you, because you were the best. with all of our love forever & always, your "extended" family, Cherie,Craig, Mariah & Devon Willis xoxoxoxox
Kathy E
March 1, 2011
I will miss Dee's smile and good morning at the gas station/store. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Peggy Baker
March 1, 2011
I pray for strength and healing for your family in their time of sorrow.
Connie Olsen
March 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Judy Beauchamp
March 1, 2011
Darlene(Dee) A very special lady who O worked with at Greenacres Resturant. Caring and would help in any way that was needed. She was great help when our Son Stacey was born in "86". She will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Ron & Judy Beauchamp and of course Stacey
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