Norman Steele passed away peacefully on September 12, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Norman was born to Lola & Norman Steele on May 22, 1922. He was raised in the Willowdale district east of Red Deer. Norman served in the RCAF and was on loan to Britain as a flight instructor during WWII. Upon his return he farmed with his Dad and brothers. Norman married his soul mate Mary Johanson on June 13, 1951 and they farmed in Willowdale until 1991. They then subdivided out an acreage on the home site and lived there until 2006 when they moved to Red Deer. Norman served on various boards as a director in the community and was an elder of the Willowdale Zion Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping, dancing and was an avid hunter that he enjoyed well into his 80’s. Norman & Mary enjoyed travelling and their dance weekends with friends. Norman was predeceased by his wife Mary, daughter April Hiscock and grandson Rodney Thomas. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons David & Brian (Barb) Steele ; daughters Gloria Thomas, June (Neil) Nakoneczny & Shelly (Dave) Rowe; son-in-law Max Hiscock; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Norman’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the staff at Villa Marie Covenant Care. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 11 am at Parkland Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Benke officiating.

Affiliations

Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Legion