Douglas Hull Steele

Douglas Hull Steele was promoted into our Lord's presence on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Doug, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on September 22, 1948, in Whittier, California, to Alger Nun Steele and Elizabeth Rose Kocher.

After graduating from Pioneer High School in Whittier in the summer of 1966, Doug went on to attend Rio Hondo College. He soon enlisted in the US Army and served as a sergeant in the Vietnam war.

After leaving the Army, he moved to Houston, Texas, where he started a window washing business. He then began working at Berachah Church. He worked there for 53 years and remained there until his passing. He loved fishing and traveling especially in Alaska and Galveston; teaching friends and their kids all about the sport of fishing.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn Steele Franklin. He leaves behind his brother John Steele and his wife Mary Ann and their two sons Kevin Steele and wife Mary Anne and Kurt Steele; his brother Terry Steele and wife Daphne; and sister Elizabeth Steele; and niece Lisa Franklin and nephew Daniel (Danny) Franklin.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Berachah Church, 2815 Sage Road, Houston, Texas 77056. Donations can be made to Berachah Church in lieu of flowers.