Jeffrey Eldon Steele's Obituary
Jeffrey Eldon Steele, 76, passed away April 26, 2021. A celebration of life for Jeffrey will be held Tuesday May 11th at 1:30 PM following a graveside service at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, Washington. A viewing for Jeffrey will be held Tuesday May 4th 1:00 PM to 5:00 Pm at the Mountain View Funeral Home main office.
Jeffrey was born in Woodland, California, the son of Eldon and Betty Steele. He was an only child.
He grew up in Oakland and Albany California. He attended Albany High School and San Francisco State College. Jeffrey entered the United States Army in 1966. After 13 years of active service, 3 of those years in Vietnam, Jeffrey settled down in Lakewood, Washington with his family. He worked as a general constructor, specializing in carport erection.
Jeffrey enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and was an avid hunter and was proud of his trophies. He and his friends enjoyed Sunday football together.
Preceding him in death are his parents and his daughter, Patricia Shay.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 51 years, his children; Anthony Steele, Michele Dieterich and Jennifer Smith, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, and many many friends.
He will be deeply missed by his loyal companion, Freddy.
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