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Elizabeth Steves Obituary
Misty passed away in Glendale, AZ, on October 25, 2015. She was born Elizabeth "Betty" Hyjek on December 10, 1941, to Alice (Baran) and Stanley J. Hyjek in Rockville, CT. She attended Rockville High School and was graduated from the School of Home Economics at the University of Connecticut at Storrs. She married Roger Steves in 1961. She and Roger moved to AZ from CT 14 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Roger, her children- Michael Steves of Huntsville, Alabama, and Lisa Marie Steves of Brooklyn, New York. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Mulvaney and brother-in-law, Bill Mulvaney of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 5 surviving grandchildren - Alyssa, Lindsay, Ned, Ben and Paul. Misty was an avid fiction reader, gourmet cook, and loved to play bridge. She was a teacher of Home Economics, enjoyed a career in residential real estate, and was a member of the Sustainers of the Junior League of Phoenix. Misty was a past member of the Board of Directors of the Arrowhead HOA in Glendale. All are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 1:00 pm at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hartford Healthcare Hospice, 34 Ledgebrook Drive, Mansfield Center, CT 06050. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.
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walter carlson
October 31, 2015
Roger, sorry to read of Miistys death. I remember her from our frat days as a lovely, fun to be around and delightful person. My condolences to you and the family.
Walt Carlson
Sree and Joanne
October 28, 2015
No words can express our sadness, we will truly miss our friend and neighbor.
We love you Roger.
Sree and Joanne
John Cassidy
November 2, 2015
Rog,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Misty. I have many fond memories of her at UConn. She was such a warm and beautiful person. It's hard to believe it's been over 50 years. Val and I send our condolences.
Your Zeta Psi brother,
John Cassidy
Uncle James, Sharon and John
October 27, 2015
Roger, Lisa and Michael,
We're here in Connecticut, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We'll always remember your visits to CT with Misty and enjoying the summer picnics with you all.
Love, Uncle James, Sharon and John
noland murphy
November 1, 2015
our prayers and thoughts go out to Roger and their family for the loss of Misty
a beautiful lady.haven`t seen you in years.
love,noland `n jane
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home
October 30, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
October 29, 2015
It was always good to see Misty on Thursdays at bridge. She was so pleasant and she will be missed.
Marlies Plaggenborg
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Oct
29
Service
5:00 p.m.
Heritage Arrowhead Funeral Center
7545 W. Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, AZ 85308
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29
Nov
2
Service
1:00 p.m.
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home
136 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
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2
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
200 Whitman Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
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