David Steele

Dave grew up on the move, attending 12 different schools before graduating from high school. He attended Purdue University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and graduated at the top of his class. When he moved to Colorado after college, Dave found his forever home. There he met the love of his life, Ardie, with whom he raised his beloved family. He taught his children and grandchildren everything they needed to know that was important in life.

Dave worked at Martin Marietta for 35 years as a rocket scientist and was honored to have been part of the propulsion design team on the successful Mars lander mission.

Dave loved exploring the outdoors in Colorado and beyond. He was an avid gardener and golfer, and he enjoyed pheasant hunting and fishing. He loved animals, especially his many grand dogs. Indoors, he enjoyed following world news, watching sports, and solving sudoku.

Dave is preceded in death by his wife, Ardie, parents Hazel and Ralph, and siblings Jean and Jack.

He is survived by his son Robert and his wife Mary and children Nora and Charlie, and his daughter Jennifer and husband Jon, and brother-in-law Bob.

Dave’s family plans a private service.