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James STEELE Obituary
July 23 1916 – February 28 2012
In loving memory of Jim Steele who passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 28th 2012. Dad was predeceased by his wife Ellen. He is survived by his son Michael and wife Linda; daughter Susan and husband Court; son Paul and partner Grace; grandsons Adam, Christopher, Aaron and their families. Dad, with his brother Pip, owned and managed The Cookie Jar bakery in Vancouver for over 50 years. He and Ellen later owned Ellen's Coffee Cake until he turned 90. We would particularly like to thank the 3rd floor staff at Point Grey Private Hospital for the patient and loving care they gave Dad during his three and a half years as a resident. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday March 9th, 2012 at 2.00 pm in the Great Hall of the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 West 16th Ave at Burrard St. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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Wolfe Rauch
March 8, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to all the Steele family on their loss.
Jim gave me my 1st job in 1958 in store #1 in Kerrisdale. Shortly there after we all moved to the brand new plant at 2110 Skeena St. I remember being the swamper on the early Saturday morning delivery truck to all the stores, with Pip being the driver. I remember the fire we had on a Sunday evening in the plant and all of us coming out to look and then having the Bakery moved temporarily above the old "White Lunch" on East Hastings St. opposite the old Woodwards.
I could go on and on but what stands out in my mind is the absolute Number 1 rule Jim had and that was "Quality,Quality,Quality", if it didn't measure up to his standard it never left the plant. Jim also was very much a stickler for Cleanliness which he never let up on. So many memories still!!
Jim and Pip had a positive and lasting influence on my life for which I will always be grateful.
Farewell Jim, one final SALUTE to you Sir!
with utmost Respect.
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Patricia Mulvaney
March 6, 2012
My sincerest condolences to all the family. We shared some good times together in those early years, Jim, Pip, Jack Ewart, Dick Baguley (my late wife's brother) and I...baseball, rugby, the delicacies of the Cookie Jar and the like. Our thoughts are with you in your loss. Jim Mulvaney
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