Carolyn Steketee

Carolyn Jean Steketee (nee Jeffrey), aged 92, formerly of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Midland, Michigan. She was born on September 5, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ernest C. and Matilda A. (nee Moeller) Jeffrey.

Growing up in both Harbor Beach and Detroit, she was a 1947 graduate of Denby High School. She received her degree in Dental Hygiene in 1949 from the University of Michigan, where she met her husband of nearly 73 years, Kenneth J. Steketee. She and Ken were faithful members of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Carolyn’s accomplishments were many; she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, an excellent cook and seamstress, and a community volunteer. At the Michigan State Fair, Carolyn won blue ribbons for produce, canning, needlepoint and houseplants. Carolyn was a Master Gardener, volunteering her time on the Beautification Commission of Grosse Pointe Farms, planting and maintaining many landscape projects throughout the State. She belonged to Fox Creek Questers, Grosse Pointe Garden Club, Village Garden Club, Cancer Loan Closet and the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club. She was an avid collector of antiques and beautiful objects; meeting family to spend many fun outings in the search. She enjoyed camping with her family throughout the United States and Canada in earlier years, which instilled the love of the outdoors in her children. She traveled extensively in many countries with her husband, collecting many treasures along the way. She always loved to hear people laugh.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Kenneth, and their four beloved children: Kenneth C. (Bonnie) Steketee, Carol Pittsley, Susan Otis, and Jerry (Ann) Steketee and her sister-in-law, Ruby Steketee. She deeply loved her grandchildren: Mark and Stacy, Ben and Kristen, David, Alex and Adriann, Stefan and Leslie, Katie & Jason, Jessica, Sarah, David and Maribeth, James and Raquel, Hannah, and Jack. She was thrilled by her 10 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews have shared their fondness for and special memories of Aunt Carolyn.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by Robert (Lois) Jeffrey, Grace Jeffrey, Gerald (Ginger) Jeffrey, and Charles (Diane) Jeffrey.

Carolyn’s family is deeply appreciative for the love and care she received from Independence Village of Midland and Laurus Hospice.

A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements and care provided by A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.