John R. Steele, age 83, passed away April 5, 2015 in Corona Del Mar, California. John was born April 21, 1931 in Asheville, North Carolina and was a business owner of a trucking company for 40 years. He is survived by his wife; Peggy, his daughter; Brenda Patterson (Bob), his son; John L. Steele (Barbara), his grandchildren; Nicole Kawana, Kimberly Nordeck, and Noah Steele, his great grandchildren; Rhys Kawana, Aiden Kawana, Devin Nordeck, Harper Nordeck, Carsen Steele, and Kinsley Steele, and a host of extended family members and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday April, 27 2015 at 11:15 A.M. at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.