Nancy Mignon Steere

Mignon Steere Mignon Steere passed away on February 11, 2010. She had a zest for life and she spread positive energy to everyone she knew. Mignon always put others first and had a special way of radiating joy with her infectious smile. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Drexel University where she received the award as the Most Outstanding Senior Woman. In 1970, she started her career in retailing at Abraham & Straus in New York City where she met Bill. They were married in 1975 and moved to Akron so Bill could join the family business. They would have been married 35 years in June. Mignon's marriage with Bill was the essence of love, devotion, laughter, fun, and wonderful shared experiences. Their two sons, Brock and Brian, were the love of Mignon's life. She basked in pride that they epitomized her greatest accomplishment as a mom. Mignon loved to maximize every minute of the day. In addition to juggling family and friends, she was an avid volunteer for numerous organizations including Sumner Home, The Women's Board of Children's Hospital, and The Akron Public Schools, where she received the award at Portage Path Elementary School as volunteer of the year. The great outdoors and exercise were Mignon's passions and she was an inspiration to others. She taught fitness classes at Bill's company and Akron General Wellness Centers and was an avid participant at Cross Fit Energy. She is survived by her husband Bill; sons, Brock and Brian; daughter-in-law, Lara; mother, Dorothy Evans; and sisters, Kathleen Kareyva and Carol Flato.... and of course by all her dearest friends. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron OH 44313. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula Ohio 44236 or Akron Community Foundation, 345 West Cedar Street, Akron OH 44307. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)