Kenneth William Steele

grandfather of six and great grandfather of five, passed away peacefully

at the age of eighty-eight.

Ken was born on January 28 th , 1931 in Bedford, Nova Scotia to

Herbert Joseph Steele and Evelyn Frances Steele (Cosgrove).

He grew up with his family in Nova Scotia that included his brothers

Jed and Don, and his sisters Doreen and Janet. It was there he met and

married Gerri Malone (Steele). They raised two sons, Tony and Danny

and a daughter Kelly. The family moved from Nova Scotia to North

Vancouver in 1965 where Ken began working for Good Year Tire and

later for Imperial Oil. His last position before his retirement was at the

Canadian International College in North Vancouver.

He became very active in the Silver Harbour community after

retirement where he made many friends with his quick wit and

infectious smile. His skills at cribbage could not be denied and he loved

to play card games. He was always hoping for a big win with Keno and

he could often be found at the mall playing Keno with his friends.

Ken was predeceased by his mother Evelyn, his father Herbert, as

well as his brothers Jed and Don. He is survived by his three children

Tony, Dan, Kelly and their partners. His sisters Doreen and Janet, his six

grandchildren Ryan,Sean,Kayli,Lou,Taylor,Cheyanne and his five

great-grandchildren. Also many special nieces and nephews. The whole

family will miss his one of a kind way of telling a joke and his easy

presence.

A funeral service will be held on August 10 th , 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the

Boal Chapel at 1505 Lillooet Road in North Vancouver. Please join us as

we remember Ken’s life.