Lovingly known as 'Howard,' Samuel passed away peacefully on May 2, 2014 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 92. Born on April 15, 1922 in Brownsville, PA to George and Ethel Steele, he was preceded in passing by his parents, his loving wife, Margaret, to whom he was married for 56 years, and his brother, Lewis. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Steele of Sacramento and Robert Steele of Santa Rosa; his daughter- in-law, Sandra; grandchildren, Kelly and Keri, Kelly's husband, Patrick; and his great grandson, 1-year-old Samuel, his namesake, whom he was able to meet and hold in his arms many times this past year.
Howard grew up in Brownsville, PA, a small industrial river town 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Up to the very end, he never stopped being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II, as well as the Korean War. After his time in the service, he married Margaret and had his twin children, Bonnie and Robert. He worked hard in a steel mill in the Pittsburgh area before moving the family to Los Angeles in 1961, where he worked for the Beverly Hills Postal Service for 24 years before retiring in 1985. In 1995, Howard and Margaret moved to Sacramento where Bonnie was living, and they spent the remainder of their lives there. Howard had a genuine passion for life and his family, and those who knew him will always fondly remember his sense of humor. He loved golfing with his SIRS buddies, traveling, wine-tasting, swimming, and most of all spending quality time with his family. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His gentle soul will be greatly missed.
Services will be held May 23, 2014,10:30 a.m., at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2014
Howard grew up in Brownsville, PA, a small industrial river town 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Up to the very end, he never stopped being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II, as well as the Korean War. After his time in the service, he married Margaret and had his twin children, Bonnie and Robert. He worked hard in a steel mill in the Pittsburgh area before moving the family to Los Angeles in 1961, where he worked for the Beverly Hills Postal Service for 24 years before retiring in 1985. In 1995, Howard and Margaret moved to Sacramento where Bonnie was living, and they spent the remainder of their lives there. Howard had a genuine passion for life and his family, and those who knew him will always fondly remember his sense of humor. He loved golfing with his SIRS buddies, traveling, wine-tasting, swimming, and most of all spending quality time with his family. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His gentle soul will be greatly missed.
Services will be held May 23, 2014,10:30 a.m., at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2014
Lovingly known as 'Howard,' Samuel passed away peacefully on May 2, 2014 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 92. Born on April 15, 1922 in Brownsville, PA to George and Ethel Steele, he was preceded in passing by his parents, his loving wife, Margaret, to whom he was married for 56 years, and his brother, Lewis. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Steele of Sacramento and Robert Steele of Santa Rosa; his daughter- in-law, Sandra; grandchildren, Kelly and Keri, Kelly's husband, Patrick; and his great grandson, 1-year-old Samuel, his namesake, whom he was able to meet and hold in his arms many times this past year.
Howard grew up in Brownsville, PA, a small industrial river town 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Up to the very end, he never stopped being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II, as well as the Korean War. After his time in the service, he married Margaret and had his twin children, Bonnie and Robert. He worked hard in a steel mill in the Pittsburgh area before moving the family to Los Angeles in 1961, where he worked for the Beverly Hills Postal Service for 24 years before retiring in 1985. In 1995, Howard and Margaret moved to Sacramento where Bonnie was living, and they spent the remainder of their lives there. Howard had a genuine passion for life and his family, and those who knew him will always fondly remember his sense of humor. He loved golfing with his SIRS buddies, traveling, wine-tasting, swimming, and most of all spending quality time with his family. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His gentle soul will be greatly missed.
Services will be held May 23, 2014,10:30 a.m., at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2014
Howard grew up in Brownsville, PA, a small industrial river town 35 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Up to the very end, he never stopped being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II, as well as the Korean War. After his time in the service, he married Margaret and had his twin children, Bonnie and Robert. He worked hard in a steel mill in the Pittsburgh area before moving the family to Los Angeles in 1961, where he worked for the Beverly Hills Postal Service for 24 years before retiring in 1985. In 1995, Howard and Margaret moved to Sacramento where Bonnie was living, and they spent the remainder of their lives there. Howard had a genuine passion for life and his family, and those who knew him will always fondly remember his sense of humor. He loved golfing with his SIRS buddies, traveling, wine-tasting, swimming, and most of all spending quality time with his family. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His gentle soul will be greatly missed.
Services will be held May 23, 2014,10:30 a.m., at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on May 18, 2014
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