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Elisabeth Steckner Obituary

Steckner, Elisabeth
76, of Phoenix, joined her devoted husband Bob in Heaven on March 28, 2009. After graduating from Auburn University, Lis enjoyed a 30-year career in Store Planning and Design. When she wasn't at the drafting table, Lis enjoyed traveling, art and architecture, wonderful friendships, watercolor painting, and playing bridge. She loved planning family vacations; not a point of interest was missed. She gave the same attention to detail to holidays, birthday parties, girl scouting, sports activities and more. She will be greatly, greatly missed. Lis is survived by her sister Evelyn Long and brother-in-law Charles Long, three children and their spouses Lynn (Michael) Dean, Susie (Chris) Fiscus and Matt (Mari Jo) Steckner, seven grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Fibromyalgia Network, P.O. Box 31750, Tucson, AZ 85751-1750 or the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 1, 2009.

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April 6, 2009

Lynn, Susie and Matt, Jerry and I send you our deepest sympathy. I am so glad to have had a fine visit with Lis just a few years ago while in Phoenix. I learned more about her life and interests in those two hours than I had known in the 40+ years we had been extended family! What a gal! May you find comfort in one another and the memories you share.

Cathie (Long) Fischer

April 3, 2009

Lis and I worked together at Diamond's for many years. Although I was in the Display Department, one of my responsibilites was working on new stores and remodels. So we became real partners, and I might add that Lis is one of the reasons I not only stayed in Display for the next 20 years, but also moved more heavily into Store Design. Lis was the first person to call after I moved back to the Phoenix area in 1999. Although she said she was appauled that I'd moved into a retirement community.
She had a wonder sense of humor and a beautiful mind, and will be greatly missed in this world.
My thoughts and prayer are with her family.
Bill Johnston Surprise, Arizona

Starin (Butler) Lewis

April 3, 2009

My most heartfelt condolences to the entire Steckner family. You are in my thoughts. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Warmly, Starin

Linda (Carroll) Doery

April 1, 2009

Lis and I met in tenth grade at Henry Grady High School in Atlanta GA and were roommates our freshman year at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. It was an intense and hilarious year, thanks to Elisabeth. Her bureau drawers were always neat as a pin; mine, always a clutter. We had a fun year, thanks to her laughter and pranks!

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