Husband of Marjorie for 62 years...Brother of John, Sam (both deceased) & Alice...Obit Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 25 Jan 2003, Page A11∼Published in Tri-City Herald on January 25, 2003
Les Steers 1917 - 2003
Einans Funeral Home
Les Steers went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2003. He was born in Rhonerville, CA June 16, 1917.
Les will not only be remembered for his world records set in the high jump, but for his love for his family, especially his wife Marjorie to whom he was married for 62 years.
Les was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Sam; and grandchildren, Joshua Oja and Brooke Zachow. Les is survived by his wife Marjorie of Richland WA, sister Alice Wentworth of Paducah, KY, son Les Steers Jr (Phyllis), Camas WA, daughters Carolyn Sargent (Fred), Richland WA, Jane Minc kler (Michael), Bend OR, and Susan Howell (Dean), Tigard, OR and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. {em-}Les is survived by grandson Greg Sargent (Kristen) of Canton OH, and granddaughters, Katie Grant (Brad) and Emily Gebers (Boyd), both of Kennewick, WA.
Les Steers could have been the world's first seven-foot high jumper had not World War II come along. Steers, a University of Oregon athlete set two world records in 1941, first going over 6'-10 3/4", then on June 17 clearing 6' 11", a mark that would stand for 12 years.
The family is asking for any donations to be made to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, Eugene, OR.
Les Steers 1917 - 2003
Einans Funeral Home
Les Steers went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2003. He was born in Rhonerville, CA June 16, 1917.
Les will not only be remembered for his world records set in the high jump, but for his love for his family, especially his wife Marjorie to whom he was married for 62 years.
Les was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Sam; and grandchildren, Joshua Oja and Brooke Zachow. Les is survived by his wife Marjorie of Richland WA, sister Alice Wentworth of Paducah, KY, son Les Steers Jr (Phyllis), Camas WA, daughters Carolyn Sargent (Fred), Richland WA, Jane Minc kler (Michael), Bend OR, and Susan Howell (Dean), Tigard, OR and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. {em-}Les is survived by grandson Greg Sargent (Kristen) of Canton OH, and granddaughters, Katie Grant (Brad) and Emily Gebers (Boyd), both of Kennewick, WA.
Les Steers could have been the world's first seven-foot high jumper had not World War II come along. Steers, a University of Oregon athlete set two world records in 1941, first going over 6'-10 3/4", then on June 17 clearing 6' 11", a mark that would stand for 12 years.
The family is asking for any donations to be made to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, Eugene, OR.
Husband of Marjorie for 62 years...Brother of John, Sam (both deceased) & Alice...Obit Tri-City Herald, Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA, 25 Jan 2003, Page A11∼Published in Tri-City Herald on January 25, 2003
Les Steers 1917 - 2003
Einans Funeral Home
Les Steers went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2003. He was born in Rhonerville, CA June 16, 1917.
Les will not only be remembered for his world records set in the high jump, but for his love for his family, especially his wife Marjorie to whom he was married for 62 years.
Les was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Sam; and grandchildren, Joshua Oja and Brooke Zachow. Les is survived by his wife Marjorie of Richland WA, sister Alice Wentworth of Paducah, KY, son Les Steers Jr (Phyllis), Camas WA, daughters Carolyn Sargent (Fred), Richland WA, Jane Minc kler (Michael), Bend OR, and Susan Howell (Dean), Tigard, OR and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. {em-}Les is survived by grandson Greg Sargent (Kristen) of Canton OH, and granddaughters, Katie Grant (Brad) and Emily Gebers (Boyd), both of Kennewick, WA.
Les Steers could have been the world's first seven-foot high jumper had not World War II come along. Steers, a University of Oregon athlete set two world records in 1941, first going over 6'-10 3/4", then on June 17 clearing 6' 11", a mark that would stand for 12 years.
The family is asking for any donations to be made to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, Eugene, OR.
Les Steers 1917 - 2003
Einans Funeral Home
Les Steers went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2003. He was born in Rhonerville, CA June 16, 1917.
Les will not only be remembered for his world records set in the high jump, but for his love for his family, especially his wife Marjorie to whom he was married for 62 years.
Les was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Sam; and grandchildren, Joshua Oja and Brooke Zachow. Les is survived by his wife Marjorie of Richland WA, sister Alice Wentworth of Paducah, KY, son Les Steers Jr (Phyllis), Camas WA, daughters Carolyn Sargent (Fred), Richland WA, Jane Minc kler (Michael), Bend OR, and Susan Howell (Dean), Tigard, OR and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. {em-}Les is survived by grandson Greg Sargent (Kristen) of Canton OH, and granddaughters, Katie Grant (Brad) and Emily Gebers (Boyd), both of Kennewick, WA.
Les Steers could have been the world's first seven-foot high jumper had not World War II come along. Steers, a University of Oregon athlete set two world records in 1941, first going over 6'-10 3/4", then on June 17 clearing 6' 11", a mark that would stand for 12 years.
The family is asking for any donations to be made to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, Eugene, OR.
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