Ronald Hugh Steel
June 16, 1937 - April 15, 2023
Ronald Hugh Steel
June 16, 1937 - April 15, 2023
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BORN
June 16, 1937
DIED
April 15, 2023
Ronald Steel Obituary
Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Ada Steel, brother Tom, infant son Mark and son-in-law Joe Veres. He will be remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharie; daughter Lori Veres; sons Brian (Lisa), Doug (Marilyn) and Darin (Jennifer); and six wonderful grandchildren, Cory, Danielle, Jerrica, Brandon, Madison and Allie along with great-grandson Ethan.
Ron's loveliest talent was his whistling, and boy, could he whistle to the most treasured of his tunes. Ron's love of music came from his much loved Uncle Archie (Steel), who would take him to see the plays at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Ron was born in Vancouver and was a proud graduate of Kitsilano High School. Ron enjoyed a long, successful career in the flooring industry, and he always remarked that he worked with and for the best - Hal H. Paradise, Beatty Floor and BC Hardwood Floors. Ron was honoured to serve as President of the BC Flooring Association from 1975-1976. He enjoyed helping with the sports his children were involved in, assistant coaching or helping in any way he could. Ron was so proud to coach his girl's soccer team, The Beatty Floor Babes, taking them to the 1977 Provincial finals in Edmonton. The generous sponsorship of Beatty Floors made it possible for the team to play for many years. The 1977 team was inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Coach Ron Steel was proudly inducted into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
Ron's love of family and the joy, love, and laughter that we shared when we got together was our biggest pride and joy. Ron always commented, "Sharie, we are so lucky, so fortunate." Ron was always so grateful for anything you did for him.
A very special thank you to Dr. Klammer - what a blessing, and, in Ron's words, "we are so blessed to have her."
From your beloved wife,
Goodnight, Magoo. I love you. Till we meet again...
The family honours Ron's wishes of no funeral.
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Marianne Steel
July 5, 2023
Ronald H Steel:
I didn´t know our father I had met him only a handful of times but what I do know of him I see in myself , especially in my brother Glen.
I very much missed having him in my life but find solace knowing we shall one day see each other again..
Always in my heart /Condolences
Be at Peace
Your daughter
Marianne xo
Marianne Steel
July 4, 2023
Marianne Steel
July 4, 2023
First family
June 13, 2023
Ronald Hugh Steel
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Danielle
April 21, 2023
I have so many great memories with my grandpa Steel. We would sit outside and listen to the chickadees calling and he would humm a tune. I was not a cuddly kid and yet I could snuggle up to my grandpa and he rubbed my back and shoulder. He would spend hours playing our favorite board game of Pay Day and take me swimming in their indoor pool. I was so fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend so much time over the years with him. During my last visit with him last summer I took his arm to walk with him. He put my hand on my arm and thanked me. I will miss him dearly.
Leonard and Mary Dyck
April 21, 2023
So wonderful to read the write up on Ron. He was an exceptional person. We will miss him. Len and Mary
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