Linda Mae Allred Steele, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2005 at her home in Vernal, Utah. Linda was born in Rangely, Rio Blanco, Colorado, on October 7, 1951. She was the daughter of Earl Allred (Reta) of Vernal, Utah and the late Gladys Campbell. Linda spent most of her childhood years in Rangely, Colorado. She married her child hood buddy, Larry Allen Steele, in the Salt Lake Temple on December 8, 1972. Except for a brief stay in Farmington, Utah, Linda has made her home in Vernal, Utah since 1982. Linda has devoted her life to her husband, children, her church, to teaching the youth of our community and to the research and writing of history. She had four children, Michael Allen Steele (Deanna), Aaron Dean Steele (Amanda), Sterling Brooks Steele (Kristin), Benjamin James Steele who is deceased and two very special granddaughters Sydney Mae Steele and Adielle Mary Steele.
Linda is also preceded in death by her brother, James Vincent Allred (Mary Ann) of Rangely, Colorado. Linda is survived by her brothers, Ray Earl Allred (Carol) of Sandy, Utah and David Glade Allred (Joanne) of Rangely, Colorado and many other wonderful family, friends and colleagues.
Linda graduated with high honors in history from Brigham Young University in 1974 and at the time of her death was working on a masters degree in history from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. She counts as one of her greatest educational honors the opportunity to teach the youth of Vernal. Her publications include the story "The Kite" in the Ensign Magazine and "James and Elizabeth Allred", a history of her 3rd great grandfather who settled Spring City, Utah.
Linda was president of the Uintah Schools Foundation, worked on the Uintah County Fair board and in positions with a political party. She has served as President of the Stake Primary, in the Presidency of the Stake Relief Society, as President of Ward Primary and Young Women, and has served in scouting and other leadership positions.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2005 11:00am at the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel, Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel, 1510 W. US Hwy 40, Vernal, Utah. Burial will be in the Measer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday December 22, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Funeral Home, 15 E. 100 N., Vernal, Utah and one hour prior to the funeral services at the Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel.
Linda is also preceded in death by her brother, James Vincent Allred (Mary Ann) of Rangely, Colorado. Linda is survived by her brothers, Ray Earl Allred (Carol) of Sandy, Utah and David Glade Allred (Joanne) of Rangely, Colorado and many other wonderful family, friends and colleagues.
Linda graduated with high honors in history from Brigham Young University in 1974 and at the time of her death was working on a masters degree in history from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. She counts as one of her greatest educational honors the opportunity to teach the youth of Vernal. Her publications include the story "The Kite" in the Ensign Magazine and "James and Elizabeth Allred", a history of her 3rd great grandfather who settled Spring City, Utah.
Linda was president of the Uintah Schools Foundation, worked on the Uintah County Fair board and in positions with a political party. She has served as President of the Stake Primary, in the Presidency of the Stake Relief Society, as President of Ward Primary and Young Women, and has served in scouting and other leadership positions.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2005 11:00am at the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel, Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel, 1510 W. US Hwy 40, Vernal, Utah. Burial will be in the Measer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday December 22, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Funeral Home, 15 E. 100 N., Vernal, Utah and one hour prior to the funeral services at the Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel.
Linda Mae Allred Steele, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2005 at her home in Vernal, Utah. Linda was born in Rangely, Rio Blanco, Colorado, on October 7, 1951. She was the daughter of Earl Allred (Reta) of Vernal, Utah and the late Gladys Campbell. Linda spent most of her childhood years in Rangely, Colorado. She married her child hood buddy, Larry Allen Steele, in the Salt Lake Temple on December 8, 1972. Except for a brief stay in Farmington, Utah, Linda has made her home in Vernal, Utah since 1982. Linda has devoted her life to her husband, children, her church, to teaching the youth of our community and to the research and writing of history. She had four children, Michael Allen Steele (Deanna), Aaron Dean Steele (Amanda), Sterling Brooks Steele (Kristin), Benjamin James Steele who is deceased and two very special granddaughters Sydney Mae Steele and Adielle Mary Steele.
Linda is also preceded in death by her brother, James Vincent Allred (Mary Ann) of Rangely, Colorado. Linda is survived by her brothers, Ray Earl Allred (Carol) of Sandy, Utah and David Glade Allred (Joanne) of Rangely, Colorado and many other wonderful family, friends and colleagues.
Linda graduated with high honors in history from Brigham Young University in 1974 and at the time of her death was working on a masters degree in history from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. She counts as one of her greatest educational honors the opportunity to teach the youth of Vernal. Her publications include the story "The Kite" in the Ensign Magazine and "James and Elizabeth Allred", a history of her 3rd great grandfather who settled Spring City, Utah.
Linda was president of the Uintah Schools Foundation, worked on the Uintah County Fair board and in positions with a political party. She has served as President of the Stake Primary, in the Presidency of the Stake Relief Society, as President of Ward Primary and Young Women, and has served in scouting and other leadership positions.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2005 11:00am at the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel, Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel, 1510 W. US Hwy 40, Vernal, Utah. Burial will be in the Measer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday December 22, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Funeral Home, 15 E. 100 N., Vernal, Utah and one hour prior to the funeral services at the Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel.
Linda is also preceded in death by her brother, James Vincent Allred (Mary Ann) of Rangely, Colorado. Linda is survived by her brothers, Ray Earl Allred (Carol) of Sandy, Utah and David Glade Allred (Joanne) of Rangely, Colorado and many other wonderful family, friends and colleagues.
Linda graduated with high honors in history from Brigham Young University in 1974 and at the time of her death was working on a masters degree in history from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. She counts as one of her greatest educational honors the opportunity to teach the youth of Vernal. Her publications include the story "The Kite" in the Ensign Magazine and "James and Elizabeth Allred", a history of her 3rd great grandfather who settled Spring City, Utah.
Linda was president of the Uintah Schools Foundation, worked on the Uintah County Fair board and in positions with a political party. She has served as President of the Stake Primary, in the Presidency of the Stake Relief Society, as President of Ward Primary and Young Women, and has served in scouting and other leadership positions.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2005 11:00am at the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel, Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel, 1510 W. US Hwy 40, Vernal, Utah. Burial will be in the Measer Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday December 22, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Funeral Home, 15 E. 100 N., Vernal, Utah and one hour prior to the funeral services at the Vernal 2nd Ward Chapel.
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