Emmett R. Steeds

Emmett R. Steeds was born Aug. 31, 1917 and died June 10, 2011 after a brief illness. Emmett was a lifelong resident of Oklahoma City after a distinguished career in the United States Army. Emmett served his country in Europe earning many distinctions for service including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After WWII he again served his country in Korea. Emmett was proud of his military career and stayed close to the service by serving in later years as a docent of the 45th Infantry Museum. After his military career he was a postal carrier for many years continuing his service until his retirement.

Emmett lost his beloved wife Mary in 1999 after a marriage of 60 years. He is survived by son Ralph of North Carolina, daughter Pat & her husband David of Ottawa, KS, and one grandson, Chris South & wife Jennifer of Choctaw, Okla.; great-grandchildren Landon, Sierra, & Ehren South; and Savannah Stuber.

Services for Emmett are 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Guardian West Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Resurrection Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Arrangements under the direction of Guardian Funeral Homes West Chapel, Oklahoma City, OK.