1932
2011
Frank Lee Steele
April 9th, 1932 – October 20th, 2011
Frank Lee Steele Sr. passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2011, at his home in Saint Helens, Oregon, with his family and close friends by his side. Frank was a long time resident of Vernonia and Columbia County, Oregon.
Frank was born April 9th, 1932 in Dow, Oklahoma to John and Mary (Boniedot) Steele. The family moved to Vernonia in 1935 were Frank attended school. In 1948, when Frank was 16, he went to work for the Vernonia Mill and worked there until it closed down. Frank also worked at Forstex – Stimson Lumber Company for 35 years. In 1953 he was married to Joyce Mollohan, of Portland, Oregon. They had five children together that they raised in Vernonia, where they resided until 1989. They then moved to Hillsboro, Oregon where they resided until retirement in 1994, after which they returned to live in Columbia County. Throughout his life Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter, specifically with his life-long best friend Harvey Gore. In retirement he also enjoyed various home improvement projects as well as spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Joyce Steele and their loving dog, Heidi. His five children and their families; Patricia and Virgil Lynch of Saint Helens, Oregon, Mike and Holly Steele of Clatskanie, Oregon, Karen Kjelland of Clatskanie, Oregon, Pam Lucero of Hillsboro, Oregon, and Frank Steele Jr. of Florida. 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren (with an additional Great Grandchild on the way). His sister Betty Bailey of Portland, Oregon and his brother John R. Steele of Yamhill, Oregon. As well as many nephews and nieces. Frank is predeceased by both his mother and father, brothers; Claude and Clarence and two grandchildren.
Arrangements under the direction of Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Portland, OR.
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October 24, 2011
Yvonne Hall
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 24, 2011
Frank Steele Jr.
Dad, you will be missed so much!!! You were loved by everyone around you and we will never forget the gifts you have given us. You are my true Hero as I respect no one in the world more than you and Mom.
Thank you for all you have given me and given everyone. You taught us all the meaning of family, respect, dedication, hard work, loyalty, and the ability to have fun in any situation and at all times. You were not someone I ever wanted to disapoint and for that I am a better person today. You had a heart of gold and provided for everyone around you. I enjoyed every minute we spent together.
I hope you will always know how much I love you and how much everyone around you loves you!!! You are one of a kind and we were all blessed to be a part of your life.
Enjoy Eternal happyness as you deserve it more than anyone I know. See you again soon Pop!! #5
October 23, 2011
Dorrie Fowler-Fridlund
Frank, you were a person who was my dad's best friend since you ere kids, you were his back bone and his drive. You have know me since the day I was born you allowed me to spend a summer with you to pick berries with your kids and be part of your family, I thought of you as my follow up dad. You will be missed, go find dad and stay out of trouble. Love you and you will be remembered. Dorrie
October 22, 2011
Patty Lynch
Dad,I hope you knew how much you were loved.You showed us by example the importance of hard work,respect for your parents,and to always find the humor in life.Even when times were hard you gave us all you had.Mom and Heidi are in good hands and so are you,I hope you are not giving Grandma Steele or Grandma Mollohan too much trouble!I Love You,Your #1 Daughter.
October 22, 2011
Christina Lynch
Granddad, I miss you so much, my tears just won't stop. But I want you to know how much I loved you, and the smiles and laughter you brought me will never fade. Don't worry we'll take good care of grandma, and I can't wait to see my granddaddy welcoming me home with a treat he got especially for me! Love you always and forever! -- Christina
October 22, 2011
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/franksteelesr/homepage.aspx
I made a Memorial webpage at this web address that has his full obituary and photos
October 22, 2011
Dad I,ll always love and miss you Mom
October 21, 2011
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 @ 11am
October 21, 2011
Tammy, Kevin & Brandon Miller
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy, Kevin & Brandon Miller
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