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Nate Dallolio
January 29, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He is a bright and beautiful soul, who made the world a better place with every day he was in it.. He was our Dentist, and he was our friend, sublime in both, and we feel lucky to have known him. Know that we will miss him greatly.
Love and Sorrow,
Nate Dallolio and Jenny Peterson
January 21, 2018
We were Dr Steele's patients from day one in Boise!! We loved him like Family!
We will keep Mrs Steele in our prayers! Our love to Christine, Karen and Gina. Mike and Peggy Sullivan
January 12, 2018
So extremely bummed. I was a new patient. Dr. Steele took a mold of my teeth and on my second appointment, explained in detail how every tooth positively or negatively impacted its surrounding teeth. He said he could get my teeth perfectly lined up and recommended Dr. Tingey for my braces. I was looking forward to my next appointment because he was so smart and educated. Will be difficult to find another dentist like him.
Julie Stutts
January 12, 2018
Gone, but never forgotten. You were an angel on earth and my favorite dentist of all time, ever! I never liked going to the dentist, but knowing I'd get to see and talk with you and your amazing staff made it so much easier. Judy, I will cherish seeing you in Dick walking around my old neighborhood and always taking the time to stop and talk and catch up, especially about my kids! I love you so much and am so, so sorry for your loss.
Bridget Baker
January 8, 2018
We feel so fortunate to have been patients of Dr. Steele. He was kind, gentle, and caring. He was so engaging and interesting to talk to, he made you forget being at the dentist! If he weren't our dentist, we would choose him as a friend. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and colleagues.
Elaine Ambrose
January 3, 2018
Judith, I just learned about Dick's passing. Dr. Steele was a kind, gentle man who loved you more than anything in the world. I remember how proud he was at your recent reading at Rediscovered Books. I'm so sorry for your loss.
January 2, 2018
Dear Judy,
We are heartbroken for you.
Mickey and Bob Angell
December 29, 2017
We are so saddened to hear of Dr. Steele's passing. He was our dentist for almost 35 years. We will always remember his kindness, warmth and humor. He and his wonderful staff made going to the dentist "almost" fun. I especially remember our enjoyable talks about gardening. Two years ago, Dr. Steele gave me a cutting from his rubber tree. I'll think of him when I water my little rubber tree, and when I'm tending my garden.
Out thoughts are with all the family and staff.
Randa Abney and Dorian DuBois, Boise Idaho
Ted Armstrong
December 29, 2017
Kind and gentle. Interested and interesting. The ultimate professional. Dick was my dentist but somehow also my friend. We didn't socialize except for occasionally running into each other at the store in search of ingredients for an interesting meal. Dick had that unique quality of building very personal bonds with those around him. I will so miss my friend and dentist, Dick Steele. My sincere condolences to Judy and his long-time incredible staff, Christine, Gena and Karen.
Mike Riebs
December 27, 2017
Dick was my friend and dentist for over 35
years. His smiling face and professional, pleasant attitude made it a pleasure to visit his office. I shall miss him and finding a dental replacement will be difficult.
Judy, you a very much in our thoughts and prayers. Mike Riebs
Veronica Shawcroft
December 27, 2017
We're really going to miss him.
Kristi Kenney
December 26, 2017
Dr. Steele was a great man that will be missed GREATLY!! I am so sorry for everyone's loss. There aren't enough good men like him in the world.
Marie Wallace
December 26, 2017
Dr. Steele was my dentist for about 35 years. He always made everyone he met feel welcomed and valued. His smile was always cheery, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. I appreciated his integrity and work ethic. My daughters and I would follow his practice wherever he went because we liked him that much.
You will be greatly missed Dr. Steele. Love and hugs to your family.
Debbie Moore
December 26, 2017
Dick was our dentist for 40 years. His staff rounded out his practice and it always felt like a big family. I am so sorry for his passing and will always be very grateful for the time we had with him. He was a very special and kind man.
Ken Baranco
December 26, 2017
Dear Judy, I'm so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I will always enjoy the fond memories going through college with Dick. We were roommates for several years and packed those years with so many fun experiences together. He and another fraternity brother were my best friends. I am very proud of the professional Dick became. I appreciate what he did for me over the years, and I'm sorry our lives drifted apart. He will be missed by so many family, friends, and patients. He was such a very special guy. I'm praying for you through this difficult time of grieving.
Anna Hentges
December 23, 2017
You will be missed.
December 23, 2017
Judith,
We're in tears. We just received the letter from Pennsylvania Dental. This is such sad loss. If there is anything we can do for you,mplease let us know.
Our prayers are with you,
Jan and Bill English
David Dillon
December 22, 2017
Many fond memories of our fraternity days at the University of Utah.
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David Dillon
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December 22, 2017
Dear Judith,
We were very saddened to hear of Dick's passing. You have suffered a tremendous loss, we know.
We realize that the two of you were devoted to each other and that the transition without Dick will be difficult. We can only hope that the many fond memories you have of him will help sustain you in this time of grief.
No amount of sympathy - no matter how deeply felt - can help much right now. But we wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you and that your loss is shared.
Sincerely,
Jerry & Ellen Berggren
Sally Stackle
December 22, 2017
You will be missed so much. You have blessed my life and that of other clients. It will be very hard to find a more knowledgeable dentist as you. Praying for his wife, family and friends.
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