Waldo Leland Steele, Jr.

Funeral services for Waldo Leland Steele, Jr., of Tulsa, were held Friday, March 2, 2012 at North Lewis United Pentecostal Church in Tulsa, OK. Reverend Kevin Neil and Reverend Doyle Kerr officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Casket bearers were David Lane, Jeffery Steele, Bradford Steele, Jr., James Grimes, Mark Ford, and Ed Pepper.

Waldo was born March 2, 1938 in Shawnee, OK to Waldo L., Sr. and Gertrude (Tripp) Steele. He passed away February 26, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 73.

Waldo worked as a boiler maker and assemblyman from 1955 until 2006, when he retired from Energy Exchanger. He worked at many shops over the years. Waldo enjoyed working with his hands and would often have many do-it-yourself projects in the works. He had a huge heart and would help anyone in need if he could. Waldo showered his love on his family and friends and would do anything he could for them. He loved spending time with the love of his life, Donna, and their family.

He is survived by his wife, Donna F. Steele; children, Donald E. Steele, Bradford L. Steele, Sr., and Roberta W. Steele; grandchildren, Dena Meier and husband Chris, Jeffery Steele and wife Carah, Jennifer Steele, Victoria Steele, David Lane and wife Shawna, Jessica Ford and husband Mark, Bradford Steele, Jr., and Lisa Gartland and husband Tim; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor, Josiah, Alexa, Isaiah, McKayla, Tristan, Kailyn, Tyler, Aiden L., Logan, Miranda, Kameron, McKenzie, Aiden F., Connor, Sarah, and Branson; sisters, Patsy Goodman, Gerri Steele, and Betty Jo Gregg; many nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldo L. Sr., and Gertrude Steele; and brothers, Donald Steele and Robert “Bob” Steele.