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1944
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2025
Michael Steele Obituary
In Loving Memory
Salt Lake City, UT-Michael Brent Steele, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 4, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Michael was the son of Gertrude Rizzuto and Edward Steele.
A man of warmth, kindness, and humor, Michael found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed water skiing in his younger years. He was always eager to spend time enjoying the company of friends and loved ones. He especially cherished his lunches with his golf buddies, where stories and laughter were shared as freely as the meals. He also loved spending time with Downs and the many friends he made at Old Town Tavern, where camaraderie and good conversation were always in abundance.
Above all, family was at the heart of everything he did. Whether sharing laughter on the golf course or creating cherished memories with family, he lived his life with passion and generosity. Michael was a devoted father to Michelle Snow (Ryan DeWolf) and Samuel Steele (Aaron Chatterton) and a proud grandfather to Devin Grant (Britnee) and Taylor Snow (James) and his great grandchildren. He shared a lifelong bond with his sisters, Penny (Lloyd Mills) and Kathleen (Robert Young). Michael also had a special friendship with Leo, Lisa, and their family and considered them a second family.
His presence brought light to those around him, and his legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Michael will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever remain with us. A celebration of Michael's life will be held in the spring.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Steele
Michael Hutchison
March 18, 2025
I was sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I knew Mike growing up on the west side and later we worked together at the Kennecott mine. Whenever we would run into each other our greeting would always be the same. Hey, Michael B. and he would say Hey, Michael P. He was a good man.
Penny Mills
March 16, 2025
You were the Best Brother, I miss you everyday. Hope you are enjoying our family and all your friends. Hope you are golfing and having a . Love You
Ginger
March 14, 2025
Mike was a good friend that I have known for the last year. He would always come into the office pretty much every day and say hi and visit, I sure have missed him coming in. Miss you Mike.
Launa Carrillo
March 14, 2025
Michael was a great person and friend. I will miss him.
Taylor Snow
March 14, 2025
Grandpa Mike sure was the best! I think about him every day. I hope he´s enjoying himself in heaven playing golf and drinking whiskey.
Joanne Rydalch
March 14, 2025
We're going to miss you cousin Mike.
Charlotte
March 13, 2025
Mike, you sure will be missed
Kim Kankelborg
March 13, 2025
Mikey,
This sure hurts to see this, good buddy, dear friend and neighbor !
I sure will miss you, I appreciated the help and support that you gave to me, when I moved in at Legacy, a few years back, it was very thoughtful of you.
Rest In Peace Brother, I will see you again on the other side...
Thoughts and prayers to your Family and Friends
Rest Easy
Godspeed Mikey
Love, Peace, God Bless
Kim Kankelborg ( Harpo )
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