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David Steelfox Obituary
David L. Steelfox, 71, of Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2008.
He was born August 26, 1936 in Akron. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for East Ohio Gas for 33 years. David served as an usher for many years at the Akron Baptist Temple where he and his wife attended most of their lives. He was a faithful husband and father. He was considered a kind and generous man to everyone with a heart of gold.
David is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara and daughters, Jackie (Ed) Houk and Terri (Dale) Hogsed.
Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., on Sunday, March 30 from 2 to 5 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Funeral home map, directions, and the Steelfox Family condolence book are available online at www.bacherfuneralhome.com.
(Bacher, 330-644-0024)
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Memories and Condolences
for David Steelfox
terrie hofmann
April 12, 2008
Dear Terri and Jackie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like he was a much loved man and a devote christian. His inspiration lives on in both of you. I'm glad I got to meet you Jackie finally, but not under such grave circumstances. You are both in my prayers as well as your mother. Teri, I'm only a phone call away if you ever need me and just done the street. You are so special to me, that is what best friends are for. Love to you all, Terrie H.
David Osburn
April 9, 2008
Teri and family,
My deepest sympathies on your recent loss. I will remember your dad for his smile and laugh, which I don't think I ever saw him when he wasn't laughing or smiling.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Kathy Boehme
April 2, 2008
Jackie,
So terribly sorry to hear about your dad. Please let me know if there is anything I can do at all....I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla (Patton) Powell
April 1, 2008
Jackie and Terri,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I can remember him always smiling Jackie, regardless what we were up to at your house!! What a sweet man! Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us.
Kim Eckert
March 31, 2008
Jackie & Terri,
Your dad has been a customer of mine (State Farm) for years.He always loved to pay in person so he'd have time to visit with everyone here.
He so loved your mother. Going to share meals with her daily for so many years inspired me to be a better spouse myself. What love and devotion thru "in sickness and in health".
I used to tease your dad that I took his insurance money and gave it right back to the Akron Baptist Temple. He was our usher, thus collected his money back every Sunday for many, many, many years.
He was quite the gentleman in the true sense of a "gentle soul" and a "gentle man".
I will so miss seeing him. He touched my life as well as many others he crossed paths with.
I hope you will enjoy that tractor of his as much as he did!
May God Bless you all as he already did by giving you such a wonderful father and friend.
Nancy Lynne
March 31, 2008
Terri & Dale,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry to hear about your Father. He was such a nice person and I see how that has carried on to his Children. You carry the cross deep inside and I am sorry I didn't know sooner.
May the Lord keep him in his loving arms till we meet again. Love & Prayers to you & your Family.
Nancy & Vanessa
Betty Cassiday
March 31, 2008
Terri & Jackie,
We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I also remember your Dad from my ABT days. He was always there, serving in what ever way needed. Jackie, we had some fun times when you were in my Sunday School class- and I always knew Terri as your little sister. Now it's Terri that I get to see through my work, but I think so much of each of you. God Bless all of you.
Betty & Joe Cassiday
Stefanie Shatrich
March 31, 2008
Dear Jackie and family -
I am truly sorry to hear of your father's passing. There is nothing like the love of a father and daughter. I lost my own father 23 years ago, so I understand your sorrow. There will not be one day that you won't think of him, laugh at the memories about him, or cry for him. My thoughts are with you.
Cathy Hogan
March 31, 2008
Terri and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He always seemed so kind and easy to be around. You are very special to me and I will be praying for you!
Love,
James Hurdt
March 30, 2008
Terri and Dale and family,
Sorry for the loss of your Dad.
He will be missed.
Marianne Hurdt
March 30, 2008
Terri and Dale and family,
Sorry about the loss of your father. The passing of a Christian, what a beautiful thing !
I'm sure heaven does sound sweeter. You now have more to go to heavean for, then you did before.
You know it seams the older I get, the more real heaven seems.
Much love and prayers,
Colleen Barnwell (Hill)
March 30, 2008
Barb, Jackie and Terri,
I was so sad to hear from my mom that Dave passed away. I have so many fond memories of your dad and with your family. He was always good with a friendly laugh! I'll never forgot all the fun times...especially Grandma Steelfox's delicious home-made doughnuts at Halloween.
You are all in my prayers as you go through this sad time. I wish I could be there to hug your necks, but know that you are loved from afar.
Love,
Colleen and family
Rion Otremsky
March 30, 2008
Dear Jackie & Teri ,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing I always loved your dad, Akron Baptist Temple would not have been the same without his smiling face. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you both in this time and always.. Hug your mom and know I love you all. God Bless you both and your families . Love Rion
Bob and Wanda Devine
March 30, 2008
We do a Bible study every week at
Sunrise Assisted Living in Montrose where we've gotten to know Barbara Steelfox, David's wife.
Often Barbara has requested prayer for her husband, David and asks to close our study in prayer. She has the most thoughtful prayers, which everyone appreciates.
She also loves to sing the old hymns with us and has a good voice.
We will remember the family in prayer at this time, and rejoice with you, knowing David is with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
Karen (Hogarth) Buccigrossi
March 30, 2008
Jackie and family: I am sorry for the loss of your father. I remember him from way back in the mid 1970's. He was always so nice to me. Keep his memory alive by reminiscing every chance you get. We will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
God's Peace,
Doyle and Polly Lott
March 30, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will cherish your wonderful memories and we pray for God's presence during this time of sorrow. All our best to you.
Monica Jordan/Wagar
March 30, 2008
Jackie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father , my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I too just lost my mother and know how hard this time is for you and your loved ones. Know that we are all thinking of you.
jerry,chris, brittany masters
March 30, 2008
What a great neighbor, Dave was always smiling and asking how everyone was in the family. We will miss him a whole bunch. If you need anything at all we are there for you.
Sally Patton Spears
March 29, 2008
Dear Jackie and Terri,
I came by the hospital on Thursday when I was up in Akron for a day, but was too late. I am so sorry for that. I would have liked to have one last friendly word with your dad. He was always very nice to me. I would also have liked to see you guys and be whatever comfort I could have been. I have stood where you stand now.
I was at ABT for Easter, and happened to ask about your dad when I saw other ushers I recognized who were still there, ( I have been gone from Akron for 29 years!) Carol Traugh called me back during the week to say things weren't going well. I hope he did not suffer.
Your dad always wanted the best for you guys, and he cared very much for you - that was evident to me.
He was always a friendly face when working at ABT as an usher, and he served the Lord well in that capacity.
I hope you will contact me when time and circumstances permit. Years have passed, but I still consider you a good friend. And I have the pictures to prove it!
Love and prayers to all - Sally
Donna (Thomas) Graf
March 29, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. David was such a wonderful dad. I knew him through his daughter, Jackie, as we grew up in ABT together. He will be greatly missed. My love and prayers go out to the family.
Danny Edmunds
March 29, 2008
Teri & Family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my prayers.
Eric Stone
March 29, 2008
Dear Jackie, Terri and Mrs. Steelfox,
I was so shocked and saddened to read about Mr. Steelfox's passing. He was such a nice man and I know he'll be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss, and treasure the memories you shared with him. God bless
Eileen Hill
March 29, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rev. Larry and Hazel Hess
March 29, 2008
Steelfox family,
Hazel and I want to express our sympathy at the homegoing of brother David. He was a friend during my 21 years as Minister of Music at the Akron Baptist Temple. There were many times he assisted me in doing things that no one else would do, like putting up a tent at the camp, setting up chairs, and other un-glamorous jobs. We played golf together, he was a good friend. Hazel and I still sing a song, "Heavens Sounding Sweeter All the Time", and this is now true for the Steelfox family. The last time I saw David he was assisting Barbara at the home in Green. He was a good faithful dad and husband.
Bacher Funeral Home
March 29, 2008
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