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Charles Steele Obituary
12/1/1941 - 4/20/2014
Charles "Chuck" Steele, 72, of Simi Valley, CA went home to his Lord and Savior early Easter morning. After a lengthy illness, he passed away peacefully at home with his family. Chuck was born in Binghamton, NY to Catherine Beach and Charles Steele. He grew up in Owego, NY with his large extended family and many cousins and there he developed a lifelong love of sports and an affinity for the NY football Giants. Chuck graduated from Clarkson University in 1964 and had a long career in the Aerospace industry working for the Singer Corporation and BAE. He was a devoted husband to Kathleen Barto and a loving father to their 3 children. In 1977, the family moved from New York to Simi Valley, CA. Chuck was an avid golfer and member of Sunset Hills Country Club. He had a great sense of humor and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Chuck will always be remembered with love and laughter by anyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Timothy James Steele. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Kathy; his daughters, Shelley (Chris) Karr and Jenny (Rick) Lewis; grandchildren, Mathew, Kirstine, Justin, Jane, and Patrick; brothers, John (Judy) Steele of NC, Howard (Rebecca) Steele of MI; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26th, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley (www.thesamaritancenterof simivalley.org).
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Sonny
April 20, 2015
Remembered still. RIP.
kathy
May 1, 2014
Oh my goodness Valerie, what a nice surprise to hear from you after all these years. I would love to get in touch with you. Can you leave me another message with your contact info. I remember so well how cute your son and Shelley were together. Did we call him TD?
Vicky Hunter Fagan
April 30, 2014
Kathy and kids, I am so saddened by your losses, Timmy and now Chuck . I just got word from Jackie about Chuck passing. My Simi grapevine has recently been diminished so I just heard. If there's a Super Bowl party in heaven then I am sure Jerry, Chuck and Tim will party on! I love you all and am sorry that my parents ever left Simi and you and Chuck as you both are wonderful people! Hugs to you.
Valerie Kellogg
April 29, 2014
KATHY AND FAMILY,
I have wondered where life took you and this was a sad way to find out. All these years I have never forgotten the help you gave me and the wonderful friends you and Chuck were to me. You were always there across the hall ready to help and the other times we just enjoyed spending time together.
I am so very sorry for your loss and hope your sadness will soon turn into smiles of all the memories as they pass back through your thoughts. Chuck was a wonderful man and you were the perfect couple in my eyes !
Love, Val Kellogg
Bill & Diane Prentice
April 29, 2014
Kathy & Family,
My brother sent me a note regarding Chuck's passing - our sincerest condolences. I truly enjoyed getting to see all of you a few (?) years ago when I was out your way on business.
Our love and blessings to you all.
Kathleen Gallavan
April 29, 2014
I, too, worked with Chuck and he always had a smile on his face, a kind word, and good advice! Rest in Peace, Chuck, you earned it.
Scott Blodgett
April 25, 2014
I will always remember Chuck as a happy-go-lucky guy that loved his NY Giants and the build-up to the neighborhood Super Bowl Parties. He always greeted you with a smile and a one liner. He will be so missed.
Marti Bergman
April 25, 2014
Kathy, So sorry for your loss.....Chuck was someone I always looked up to in HS and really enjoyed talking to him at reunion time. My deepest sympathy to you......I lost my husband of 48 years two years ago....it is not something you expect at this age but I hope you find some comfort in knowing others share your fondness for Chuck. Wishing you strength in the tough days ahead. Marti Pringle Bergman, Class of '59 OFA
April 25, 2014
Kathy and the Steele famiily,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of your wonderful husband, father and and grandfather, Chuck.
We at BAES knew him as a competent, resourceful and friendly colleague a the workplace and a competitive and gracious friend on the golf course.
Chuck will be missed by many including his frends in our BAES Retirees Golf League.
Our sincere condolences,
Lowell Lykken and Chuck's BEAS golfing friends.
Howard Seymour
April 25, 2014
Kathy and Family, so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I knew Chuck when his
family lived in Apalachin in the early days. He, Barry Angel and myself had many a good time. It was good to see him at our OFA Class of '59 reunion.
Maxine Riegel Flagg
April 25, 2014
Kathy,John,Judy,Howdy,Steele and Barto families, I'm so sorry to hear about Chuck. My sincere condolences to you.
Dave Ward
April 24, 2014
Spent a lot of time on the road with Chuck while at Link. He had a great sense of humor and a very quick mind. I truly enjoyed knowing and working with Chuck.
Sabra Campbell-Cello
April 24, 2014
How fitting that Chuck died on Easter Sunday, while we were celebrating mass that day at St Paul's. Chuck and family spent many Easter's there as congregants. He was a good friend. God Bless.
Tom, Mary Melissa, Nicholas Barto
April 24, 2014
Chuck gave the spirit of life to many people without them even knowing it.
Trisha Leszczynski
April 24, 2014
Chuck was such a patient ,calm man with a terrific sense of humor. His family was always fo very important to him...especially his Kathy. He will be sorely missed.
April 24, 2014
Too bad. He was pretty rad.
Dan & Barbara Boland
April 24, 2014
Cathy, John, Howdy, and family. Barbara and I were very sorry about Chuck. Please accept our condolences.
Iggy Fedoroff
April 24, 2014
So sad that Chuck had to endure a long illness. I will remember him fondly as the most professional finance executive I came to know and admire at Lear Astronics.
Jim DeCator
April 24, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of a childhood friend and neighbor. Judy, John and Howdy, please except my condolences.
Barry Angel
April 24, 2014
Chuck and I grew up together on Williams St. in Apalachin, NY. He was a good friend. Weekends and all summer we could be found playing " Cops & Robbers" "Cowboys & Indians" Hide & Seek, with other kids on the street. Williams St. seemed to have more kids than any other area in town. It was great fun. Chuck was a good friend. I was proud to have known him!
Dennis Richards
April 24, 2014
Only knew Chuck a lil while. However, he was such an inspireation. Always positive and a great golf partner.
April 24, 2014
Sincere Condolences to Chuck's Family. Very Sad News.
John Terry Szlucha
April 24, 2014
Kathy, So sorry for your loss.
April 24, 2014
I have so many great memories of Chuck .He will always be cherished in my memory. No more pain for Chuck. Reunited with Tim. Smiling down on you Kathy you were such a blessing in his life. Missing you, Maryann & Ed Harris
Phil and Carol Dembowski
April 24, 2014
Kathy and family, we are so saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. Take comfort in the love he left with all of you. He was truly one of the best.
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