James Steele

1947 – 2022

 

James Steele of Red Deer, passed away on Sunday, December 4,  2022 at the age of 75 years.  He will be greatly missed by his coordinator Karen, roommates Diane and Jeffrey and his neighbor and friend Rena.  James was born on September 18, 1947, in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Fred and Doreen Steele and a brother of Judy and Jack.     He relocated to Red Deer and lived there with a zest for life, a great sense of humour, and a passion for salty snacks and Lindor chocolates.  James had a keen memory for the birthdays and dates of his workers and friends.  He also collected coins of many different varieties and once he knew the birth year of any of those same workers and friends, he would give them a coin with that year on it, once he acquired it.  James loved collecting playing cards and would always want to purchase a new deck with different images on them such as flowers, giving him the nickname of  “king of hearts”.   He would study his new deck in depth.  Telling jokes, his great sense of humour, and his ability to come up with nicknames for those around him made James just fun to be with.  He will be missed.  The graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery (Medicine Hat, Alberta)  on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating.  If you wish to attend, please meet at the main gate to the cemetery no later than 2:15 p.m.   To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2022-12-04
• Location : Pattison Funeral Home, Medicine Hat