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William Steele Obituary

William "Bill" Steele Bill died peacefully on May 1, 2014 with his family at his side. Born January 26, 1941 in Sandusky, Ohio to Harold and LaDonna Davis Steele, he is predeceased by his parents, sister, Mary Sloma and brother, Robert. Survived by his wife of nearly 49 years and best friend, Sheila Ring Steele; daughters, Stacy Frish (Scott) of TX and Robyn Dafoe (Robert) of Tucson; grandchildren, Lucy Frish and Devin Dafoe; siblings, Dan Steele (Lynn) of Ohio, Janet Dauterman (Kay) of Michigan, Patricia Steele of Ohio. Bill retired in 2005 as a Supervisor from AZ Dept. of Revenue. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Pius X Church. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers gifts to your favorite charity or Arizona Cancer Center are appreciated. For more information visit bringfuneralhome.com
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 7, 2014.

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May 9, 2014

Dear Shelia and family

My heart goes out to your family and Bill's family. He fought the fight and
now has gained his reward. His courage
is unfounded and you will gain strenght
in that courage. My prayers are with you ,and Bill will live on in so many memeories. Keep the faith. God Bless
I sympathy and friendship,
Georgeanne Tesi

May 9, 2014

Sheila, Our prayers are with you.
Gretchen & Dennis Fendo

May 8, 2014

Dearest Shelia, words cannot convey our
sympathies that go out to you and your
daughters, only ours prayers that your days get easier with passing time, as I know they will.
Our Love, Patti & Karl

Kay and Janet Dauterman

May 8, 2014

Rest in peace, Bill. You will always be missed.

Our prayers and sympathies are with Sheila, Stacy, Robyn, and all family members.

Carl & Valerie Bridges

May 8, 2014

I have known Sheila since high school and my husband and I have known Bill since he and Sheila married in 1965. Bill was a kind, happy man with a smile always at the ready. We enjoyed knowing Bill over these many years and will miss him terribly. Love to Sheila, and to all the family. Valerie & Carl Bridges
Tucson, AZ

Captain's Dinner

Lori Long

May 8, 2014

You left us too soon, Bill. We didn't come to know you until recently, on the cruise we shared with you and Sheila and the Bridges. Your good humor and mild-mannered ways were all part of a great time. We enjoyed your sense of humor and dry-witted teasing. You were game for anything as demonstrated by your willingness to bounce down a shallow river with Sheila's feet in your face! Thanks for being such a great travel companion. I expect to see you again, 'in that land that is fairer by far"...the sweet by and by.

Kathy Bridges

May 8, 2014

Sheila and girls my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a wonderful person and I always remember him fondly. He will truly be missed. Kathy Montoya Bridges

May 8, 2014

Sheila and family:

our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter and Susan

May 7, 2014

Bill,
You were the greatest husband, father and grandfather a person could ask for and will be sorely missed by your family and your many, many friends who have contacted me. I know you're in a better place resting peacefully. I miss you terribly but they tell me that time heals. Until we meet again, I love you, Sheila

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