Pushmataha County, Oklahoma - Obits: Robert E. Steele ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Teresa Young June 29, 2001 ************************************************************************ "Push County Times", January 16, 2001, Page 5 ROBERT E. STEELE SERVICES HELD Robert R. Steele was born on July 7, 1913 in Dow, Oklahoma and passed away this past Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Paris, Texas at the age of 87 years. Robert was born and raised in Oklahoma. He worked in California as a skilled welder and maintenance for 40 years before coming back to Clayton, Oklahoma. He moved to Antlers after marrying Mrs. Evelyene (Hill) Steele on June 3, 1981. He enjoyed working with the Ham Radio as an operator and liked to fish, canoe, and campout. Mr. Steele is survived by: his wife Evelyene of the home; daughter, Bobbie Souza of Mt. Aunkum, California; step-daughter Betty Jo Wilson of Antlers, Okla.; two step-sons: Danny Hill and Steven Hill both of Antlers, Okla.; one sister: Emma Palmer of Antioch, California; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ray W. & Edith (Rowe) Steele and 2 sisters: Jessie Sullivan and Clifford Hill. Memorial servies were held Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mills & Coffey Chapel with Reverend Dale Sullivan officiating.