Richard A. Steeves

I knew Richard through aviation, being an avid experimental aircraft owner as well. He was an enthusiastic technical guy and a pleasant conversationalist.

I met Richard in 1963 - 1966 while he was working on his PHD in the Medical Biophysics Department at the University of Toronto. I was a research assistant working in Dr Axelrad's Lab (Richard's supervisor). Richard was an accomplished private pilot and he encouraged me to obtain my Private pilot licence. We remained in touch. meeting at the EAA fly in in Oshkosh and exchanging Christmas cards and newsletters. I saw him as a humanitarian, a contributor to innovations in cancer research and a...

I met Richard through a happy circumstance, and enjoyed his friendship and generosity for many years. I came to know him as a caring healer, giving friend, and earnest seeker for cures for human and environmental ills.

Richard was a kind, thoughtful, and cheerful physician, scientist and colleague. We joined the Dept. of Human oncology together in July of 1980, and compared background and interests founded in cancer related genetics and immunology. Although not working closely together, we enjoyed being colleagues together for 45 years. He had a positive-gentle outlook on life and shared it with all he met. He will be missed. Paul Sondel

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.