David Eugene Steele

1944 - 2013

David Eugene Steele obituary, 1944-2013, Los Angeles, CA

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David Steele Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 4, 2013.

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February 3, 2024

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Thomas Tremblay

As an 18 year old college kid, I was not sure which folding knife to purchase for EDC. I wrote to Mr. Steele care of SOF Magazine and received a personal reply from him. He recommended the Gerber FS II, which I promptly purchased. Still have it, all these decades later. I will always keep it in his memory

March 27, 2013

True Rowan

On behalf of Mercy Centre USA, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to David Steele's family and our gratitude for all the donations of his friends in his memory. All donations are sent to Mercy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, in support of the poorest of the poor. Mr. Steele will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers, especially in this holiest of seasons. Sincerely, True Rowan, Vice-Chairman

March 21, 2013

Steve Torres

I was shocked to hear of David's passing. Dave was hard to get close to but he made a big contribution to the job we did at DMV. We always enjoyed his training sessions and working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

March 20, 2013

DAVID FABIANO

Dave worked the L.A. area for DMV and I worked the Central Valley and Bay Area. Even when I retired, Dave and I were still co-workers through E mails passing on training and safety information to keep officers safe. He dedicated his life to save others through training and deserves the highest respect. I will miss him and so will many others.

March 13, 2013

I was saddened to learn of the passing of David. We were good friends during our Army days and always looked forward to hearing from him. My sympathies to Norma and Minnie at this time.

March 13, 2013

I never did get to meet David face-to-face but enjoyed his articles in Knife World first as a reader, and later appreciated them as editor. His contributions were significant and he will be missed by knife buffs across the country and around the world.

March 12, 2013

He was a good man, and a trusted friend and colleague. We are diminished.
-- Massad Ayoob

March 12, 2013

Lucas Guitelmacher

David Eugene Steele's intellectual generosity, ironclad principles, kindness and simplicity of heart made him a remarkable family man as well as a model for the young fellow I was when I first met him through his daughter Minnie. I will miss him terribly. May his life inspire us all. May the Lord of Israel bless his family. Lucas Guitelmacher (France).

March 11, 2013

Henry Gill

"When an Old One dies, a library burns." - Spanish Proverb

David was alway good for his word, and as reliable as iron.

March 10, 2013

Joe Wilson

David and I were friends during his freshman year at Regis College. We enjoyed taking fencing together and shared high school memories. May God be with his family to help them remember the good things in his life.

March 10, 2013

Tom Clapper

David Steele was my best friend during my Freshman and Sophomore year in college. I have always admired his courage, many talents, and intellectual integrity. Our world is a poorer place without him.

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