David Steele Obituary

David G. Steele, 73, of rural Parsons, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Labette Health. 

He was born September 24, 1943 in Lawrence, Kansas to Delbert and Margaret Ione (Pugh) Steele.  David grew up in a farming community near Clinton, Kansas.  He attended first through eighth grade at Belvoir School and graduated in 1961 from Lawrence High School.  He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts Education from Pittsburg State University.

From 1967-1969,  David taught Auto Mechanics at Centennial High School in Pueblo, Colorado, was claims adjuster for Allstate in Kansas City, Missouri from 1970-1976, was owner of Steele Implement from 1976-1982, worked as claims adjuster for Mid-States Adjustment in Parsons from 1982-1994, and was a partner in Superior Claims Service in Parsons from 1994-2008.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Parsons.  David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, golfing and traveling.

He and Carolyn Jackson were married on June 17, 1967 in Eldon, Missouri.  She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sons – Gordon Steele and his wife, Elizabeth, Kearney, NE, Eric Steele and his wife, Cheryl, Converse, TX, six grandchildren – Levi, Kaitlyn, and Jackson Steele, Kearney, NE, Dawson Fielder, Izabella and Benjamin Steele, Converse, TX, one sister – Becky Karnes and her husband, Steve, Wamego, KS and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Margaret Steele; and one brother, John Steele.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time, on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left atwww.forbeshoffman.com.