Dr. Arthur E. Steele

1920 - 2011

Dr. Arthur E. Steele obituary, 1920-2011, CLEARWATER, FL

BORN

1920

DIED

2011

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Clearwater, Florida

Arthur Steele Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 3, 2011.

Dr. Arthur E. Steele, founder and first president of Clearwater Christian College, preacher of the Gospel and an educational leader in the local community, went to be with his Lord on March 2, 2011.

"There are times when the reputation of a person exceeds the reality of that person's actual character," said Dr. Richard Stratton, president of Clearwater Christian College. "This is not true of Dr. Arthur Steele. In many respects the reality of the man was even more. [Dr. Steele had] an underlying passion for God, a passion for the lost, a passion for his sweet bride Dolores, and a passion for Clearwater Christian College."

Born June 17, 1920, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Steele graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Tech, now known as Carnegie Mellon University, in 1942. Having been a member of the ROTC in college, he was commissioned as an officer upon graduation and served his country in the Corps of Engineers Research and Development Board during World War II as the Supervisor of the Gas Generating School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. His orders were to develop mobile oxygen-producing generators and to the organize cadres that would enter the military field and determine the tools, supplies, and parts to ship out with each operating group.

After the war and his honorable discharge from the Corps of Engineers, Steele worked as a chemical engineer for Air Reduction Company, the suppliers of military mobile acetylene plants, but was soon led to Air Products in Allentown, Pennsylvania. One of his early projects was to help design the layout of an acetylene plant in Iselin, New Jersey, and then to supervise the building of the plant, as well as the hiring and training of the operators. It was during his employment at Air Products that Dr. Steele began to find inventive ways to serve the Lord through his daily duties. The Lord began to draw his heart closer to the ministry.

In 1956, Steele started his official ministerial pursuits when he began studies at Faith Theological Seminary, while still maintaining part-time employment at Air Products. Upon receiving his M.Div. and D.D. degrees in 1959, he was asked to serve as the vice president and treasurer of the seminary. In 1962, the Lord led him to accept the position of president of Shelton College in Ringwood, New Jersey. He served in this capacity until 1965.

Feeling God's call to build a new college founded upon Biblical principles, Steele and several members of the Shelton College faculty established an official Organizing Committee for a new Christian college. After much prayer and countless hours researching possible locations and educational regulations, Clearwater Christian College was founded on September 17, 1966. Steele faithfully served as president until January 1, 1987.

Following his retirement from the role of president of CCC, Steele was invited to be part of the teaching staff at Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore and spent several months abroad during the years of 1988, 1989, 1990, and 2005.

Dr. Arthur Steele was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores. He leaves behind Daughter- Valerie (Steele) and husband James Mandell; their son (AES grandson) Joshua and his wife Ravit, and their children (AES great-grandchildren) Talia, Georgia and Matthew; their son (AES grandchild) Jeremy, and his son (AES great-grandchild) Jacob; their daughter (AES granddaughter) Bethany and her husband John Chayrigues, their son Alex and daughter Abbey(AES great-grandchildren)

Son, David A. Steele and wife Phyllis, and their son (AES grandchild) Samuel, their daughter (AES granddaughter) Tricia and her husband Victor Boutros, and their daughter (AES great-granddaughter) Eva, their son (AES great-grandson) Lawson, and their daughter (AES granddaughter) Cynthia and her husband Jonathan Agee.

Son, Jonathan E. Steele and wife Beatrice, and their sons (AES grandchildren) Jonathan Jr, Mark, and Joseph and his wife, Elizabeth.

Daughter, Karin and husband Benjamin; their daughter (AES granddaughter) Sarah, and her husband Kevin Taylor, and their children (AES great grandchildren) Andrew, Ashten, and Jackson; their daughter (AES granddaughter) Elisabeth and her husband Neal White; and their daughter (AES granddaughter) Rebecca and her husband Kevin Vick; and their daughter (AES great granddaughter) Eiley.

Daughter Deborah (Steele) Adair, her children (AES grandchildren) Celeste and Gerald, and limitless friends and supporters. Dr. Steele was a man of faith, integrity, and character. The board, faculty, and staff of Clearwater Christian College extend our heartfelt condolences to the Steele family and re-commit to keeping the legacy of Dr. Arthur E. Steele at the forefront of this ministry.

As he said in his recently updated memoirs, "What a privilege is ours that we have God's Word with us every day, at whatever age and whatever circumstance. 'Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord' (I Corinthians 15:58)."

To read more about the arrangements that have been made, please view the funeral service information. Alumni and friends who wish to express sentiments publically may do so on the College's Facebook page.

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March 8, 2011

Family of Elbert Nasworthy, Sr.

To the family and friends of Dr. Steele, who was preceded by his loving wife Delores, we offer our deepest sympathies. In the 1970's and 80's he taught and preached in Brandon and Tampa churches and when unavailable he sent Godly men to teach and preach. His humble spirit and his wonderful words will be remembered, appreciated as a testimony of a true servant of God. He will be sorely missed here but has been welcomed home by the Lord. In God's Grace,

March 8, 2011

Shiela & Rick Veit

We consider Dr. Steele as one of the Great Spiritual Leaders from his generation! We feel so very Blessed to have been influenced by his Bible Teaching and Godly example! Dr. Steele gave the message at my Dad, Warner Lundberg's memorial service and it meant so much to me! Dr. Steele, Warner Lundberg & Inar Lundbeck loved to speak Swedish when they got together at Central Bible Church many years ago. Now they are reunited around the 'heavenly coffee pot'! Loved and Highly Respected Dr. Steele! Our Love & Prayers go to the Family!

March 7, 2011

Douglas Becker

Dr. Steele was the kind of man that made me want to dedicate my life to serving Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for his influence and example. My prayers will be with his family as they gather to remember his well-spent life.
-CCC Graduate Class of 1976

March 7, 2011

Andrew Dorsey

I spent several years in "Steele" Hall as a student. The school is a blessing to all who have walked her campus. Thank you to Dr. Steele for making a difference in my life.

March 6, 2011

Martha Wroughton (Swartz)

I was a classmate of Dr. Steele's daughter Karen and remember him well. He was a kind and wonderful Christian man. My condolences to the family. How wonderful that we'll all be together again in heaven one day.

March 5, 2011

Rabon and Arlene Patterson

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." (Psalm 116:15)

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the family of precious Dr. Steele. He was a wonderful man of God, a godly example, and a friend. God blessed and enriched our lives by allowing us the privilege of knowing Dr. Steele thoughout our 4 years at CCC. We are ever so grateful that Dr. Steele performed our marriage ceremony as well.

Thank you, Jesus, for Dr. Steele and the imprint he left on our lives.

Rabon and Arlene Patterson,
CCC Graduates - Class of 1973

Posted by Rabon and Arlene Patterson

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