Virginia Steele

Scott, Laura, Martha (Muffy) and Mark:



I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. My sister Susan forwarded the notice to me.



Your Mom was quite a lady, with a warm heart, a statuesque carriage, and a wonderful eye and creative gift. I am proud to say that I have 2 of her watercolors hanging in my home - the gentleman sitting on a park bench is and has always been one of my favorites, and hung in Mom's house until she graciously gave it to me a few years ago.



I have such great memories of her, your Dad and you all from our childhood on Washington Lane. Between the Steele's and Lincoln's there was always something fun going on ... "Kick the Can", sledding down the street, sneaking into "the Barracks" (whatever that was - I can't remember, but I know it was exciting and fun!), the time your Dad brought the Tarantula home from Consolidated (yikes!), the warm smile your Mom always seemed to show - memories I carry with me always.



Please know that my thoughts are with you in your time of loss, and that her legacy lives on.



Warm regards,

John

When I see Ginny's smile in my heart's eye and I hear her love-filled laugh, I remember some of the joys of our neighborhood on Washington Lane. She was a delight and I could always count on her positive attitude to lift me, no matter what was happening. Even though I lost touch until August when Greg Hoover, my husband Craig, and I visited her, she never left my heart. I simply wouldn't know about love the way I do without having had Ginny in my childhood to show me the way. What a blessing. I wish I could have been with all of you for her service--Scott, Laurie, Muffie, and Mark--I send each of you my love and cry grateful tears with you. I sure do wish I could get a big hug from each of you. Hugging through cyberspace----Sue

Hi Scott, Chris and family - My condolences on the loss of your mother - it is a real punch in the stomach, I know. My thoughts are with you this weekend.

Debi J. (Williams) Oertle

Scott, I was sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences. I had forgotten your mom was an artist; what a wonderful talent she was given.

Scott, Laura, Martha, Mark and families,



I am saddened by the passing of your mom, whom, you know, was my second mom when we were growing up. Despite today's sadness, I have nothing but treasured memories of this wonderful lady. Those include grilled cheese sandwichs with ketsup, olives, and a beautiful charcoal portrait she did of me which is displayed prominently in my townhouse.



I am so glad that Sue Lincoln and I got to visit your mom last August. It was a highlight of our 35th reunion of WHS' class of 1968.



I know you have wonderful recollections of your mom. Keep them and hold them dear.



All my thoughts, prayers, and love to you all.



Greg