Gayle Patricia Steffan (nee. Suntjens) was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend
and neighbor. She left this world, at the age of 69, on October 21, 2021 in Red Deer, Alberta,
surrounded by family.

She was born on November 4, 1951 in Coronation, Alberta to Henry and Donna (McFarlane)
Suntjens. Gayle was born and raised a true farm girl and was proud of her dutch and Scottish
Heritage. She moved to Red Deer after meeting her husband, Ken Steffan, started a family and
Graduated from high school. Gayle had a love for customer service and spent many years
helping people during her career at Service Canada. Her positive attitude, wit and ability to find
the humour in any situation meant that she made friends wherever she went. Gayle always
loved to host and have friends and family surround her; she made many lasting friendships
from her time in Dress Club and Oil Wives.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years Ken Steffan, her three children Dean
(Tanya Landiak) Steffan, Kari (Greg Duchscherer) McTaggart, and Kevin (Kim) Steffan;
grandchildren Riley (Maddie) Anderson, Arielle (Brandon) Ledgerwood, Blaine Steffan, Caeleb
McTaggart, Tyler Steffan, Tayler Steffan, Joshua McTaggart, Lewis Duchscherer and
Kensington Duchscherer; two great grandchildren; two brothers Ian Suntjens and Lee Suntjens;
and her two puppies Sugar and Mojo. She is predeceased by Henry and Donna Suntjens.

A Viewing and Celebration of Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home on Tuesday October
26, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively, with Laurie Becker as the Celebrant. Please
contact immediate family to view the Celebration of Life online. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made in Gayle’s name at any of the following: The Lending Cupboard, Red Deer Hospice
Society, and/or Red Deer Food Bank Society.

“Sometimes an angel, sometimes a hell raiser, always a strong woman.” – R.H. Sin

Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium (Red Deer)

6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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IN THE CITY OF RED DEER.

• Date : 2021-11-06
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