Passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, May 27, 2018, of Exeter, formerly of Parkhill in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Steeper for 53 years. Dear mother of Ron Steeper of Victoria, B.C., and Jamie and Jennifer Steeper of London. Dear grandmother of Josselyn, and Jackson. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Carol and Bob Clement of Gravenhurst, Ruth Ware and Richard Peacock of Barrie, and Dennis Stock of Bala. Predeceased by infant son Mark, her parents Angus and Helen Schell, sisters Phyllis Schell, Lynda Stock. Sadly missed by her golfing buddies and her canine friend Max. Grace was a Personal Support Worker for many years and loved what she did. Private family arrangements, entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
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Deb & Brian Hodgins
Wayne and family………..So sorry….thinking of you at this difficult time..
Jim & Liz McAlpine
Our deepest condolences to Wayne and family during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Edwards
Condolences and sympathy to all of Grace’s family. You were such a good friend to my mother Doris and it was much appreciated… she sends her love and prayers. Doris Edwards
Norm Chubb
Dear Wayne. .. sorry to hear of your dear wife’s passing … from my short view you married a good one …how sad to lose her. Prayers for your strength one day at a time. Blessings..
Norm and Kay Tripp
Wayne and Family….We were sad to hear of your loss…Grace and worked for the same support service for many years…she always had a smile and time to chat…she was there for me also in my need for support …Keep her alive in your hearts…Kay and Norm
Elaine Floyd
My condolences to Wayne and family. I loved working with Grace and was grateful to have known her and Wayne.
Larry & Evelyn Elder
Wayne and family – we are very sorry for your loss. We remember you and Grace and the important part both of you have played in the local flying community going all the way back to the early days of Sexsmith and your friendship with my parents and so many others who have walked and flown that field. Grace was such a steady, compassionate and giving person and will leave a significant void in your lives and all the lives of so many that she touched and cared for. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Larry and Evelyn Elder
Robby (Pedro) & Jack COLWELL
Wayne, Ron, Jamie and families,
It is with extreme sadness that we learned of Grace’s passing. Although we didn’t know her that well personally, we do know she was an amazing person that gave love, care and kindness to so many during her life’s journey. We are sorry for your loss and please know our caring thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely,
Nikki and Tim Anderson
Our deepest condolences to Wayne and family during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George and Bev
Dear Wayne and family
So very sorry to learn of Grace’s passing. We always enjoyed the parties and food nights at Sexsmith and Grace sure
knew how to get them organized and all of us also. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George and Bev.
Rob Essery and Mary Peterson
Wayne,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at the passing of Grace. We will remember her fondly for her warm smile and ready laugh which she shared easily with everyone. She organized many wonderful breakfasts and other events at Sexsmith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob and Mary
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
our mom loved her weekly visits. our sympathy jim and Eleanor Weigand
Sandra Dickert
Wayne and family we are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Grace was a wonderful lady always had time to chat. RIP Grace. Ron and Sandra Dickert
Brenda Feeney
Dear Wayne and Family: my sincere condolences with the passing of Grace
Linda Marsden
Wayne, sending lots of hugs, Grace will be missed.
Drew Dalgleish and Janet Mathers
Wayne and family. We send our condolences Grace was a lovely lady and we always enjoyed the times we spent together.
Doug Hocking & Kate Monk
Dear Wayne and family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. It was a privilege to get to know Grace at Sexsmith. We were always amazed at how smoothly Grace organized the breakfasts, always knowing how much to buy. She made it look easy!
Grace will be missed but not forgotten.
Ross Alexander
Dear Wayne & Family
Thoughts & prayers are with all of you. We were so sorry to hear that Grace had lost her courageous fight. She always had a bright smile & will be missed. What a wonderful person to have touched so many lives. My most sincere condolences!
Maxine Truemner
Wayne we are so sorry and sad to hear of Grace’s passing, we think of all the fun times we had on Duke street, they will never be forgotten. She was a real gem and I know she will be missed.
The Truemner Family
Glen Latour
Dear Wayne, I know that there are no words that can be said that will take away the pain of losing Grace. But may you and your family find it comforting to know that there are a lot of people who care. In Sincerest Sympathy Glen and Barbara Latour
Dave & Norma Wilson
Dear Wayne and Family: Our sincere condolences with the passing of Grace. May your happy family memories help at this difficult time. Dave & Norma Wilson
John and Anne Beimers
Wayne and family our condolences with the passing of Grace. We will remember the good times we had with Grace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these times
Glen & Linda McFarland
To Wayne & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your beloved wife Grace moving to Heaven. Grace was a blessing to us pilots at the airport with all our events. We will miss her… We are praying for you during this sad time, God our Father is with you and praying the strength of Jesus and His love, grace & peace and comfort for all…
Sincerely,
Glen & Linda McFarland
Wendy Brockmeyer
Dear Wayne and family:
My sincere condolences on Grace’s death. She was a very special lady and I shared so many good times with the two of you during the airport days.
She will be missed.
Willi and Waynne Charlton
To Wayne and family:
As we travel down this road of life, the obstacles which impede us hopefully become less frequent, but their magnitude become much greater.
Cherish the memories of a great lady; wife ,mother, and friend
Your friends are never far away.
Peter & Wilma Bastiaansen
Dear Wayne and Family.
Our condolences with the passing of Grace. She was a special person to many and will be missed.
Has been some time since we seen you. May your many happy memories sustain you in the days ahead.
Thinking of you all. Pete and Wilma Bastiaansen.
Easy Building Products
Dear Wayne, Ron, Jamie, Jennifer, Josselyn, Jackson and Max:
We here at Easy Building Products are thinking of you during this difficult time. Please know that you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
The Staff at Easy Building Products
Alvin & Mary Draisey
Wayne and family
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jim & June Demerling
Dear Wayne & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. We were so sorry to hear that Grace had lost her battle with cancer. She was a positive inspiration & will be missed. What a wonderful person to have touched so many lives. Our most sincere condolences!
Mark & Karen Tuckey
Wayne, Ron, Jamie and families
Grace was a giving person and will be missed.
Our condolences.
Mark & Karen
Stella Finkbeiner
Wayne, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mel and Stella Finkbeiner
Carole Preece
Dear Steeper family,
Please know that your wife and mother was so wonderful. I enjoyed her company on the golf course and her encouragement with personal problems. She was able to brighten the blackest days with a story, a giggle, and total understanding.
She will be missed .
Kathy Kirk
Dear Wayne, Max and family,
Grace, you were such a wonderful and inspirational woman… I am truly blessed to have been a friend of your’s (and family) for over 40 years.. The memories we share, whether good times or rough times, will never be forgotten… My sympathy to the family’s.
Ian McLean
Mr. Steeper, Ron, and Zip;
Very sad to hear the news. A lovely lady, gone too soon. Thinking of you boys.
John & Barb McAlpine and family
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sam and Shelly Toornstra
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Marg Prout
My sincere sympathy to Wayne and family.
My thoughts of Grace go back a long time, as we have had many memories of great times
at the golf course. Over the years Grace made many contributions to our annual Bazaar, especially the wonderful Christmas puddings. Grace was always so pleasant to everyone she knew.
Ron Riley
Wayne ,Ron Jamie and Family.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time . Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Ron Gloria and Family
Charlie & Carol Beausoleil
Our condolence to you and your family.
George and Sue Wilson
Wayne, Ron, Jamie, Jennifer and family, We are sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. A loving Wife, Mom and Grandma. Cherish your wonderful memories. May you find peace and comfort in the upcoming days. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Ron and Anne Helm
To Wayne and family,
Anne and I were saddened to hear that Grace had passed away. Grace was a lovely lady and we much enjoyed her company especially in those early days of Sexsmith flying activates. Some great memories for us all. She will be missed.
With our heartfelt sympathies in your bereavement.
Anne and Ron Helm.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Wayne and Family,
Sincere sympathy in your loss. Grace will be missed.
Marilyn Ruth
For so many of us we have lost a great, loyal friend. Grace touched so many lives and always was so positives and happy. She was forever helping others. What a loss !
It was a privilege to have known Grace. She was awesome!!!
Wayne, Ron and Jamie, what a wonderful wife and Mom you had.
Reach out to your friends when you are having a tough time. We will be there.
Donald G Hart
Wayne, Ron, Jamie and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda & Don Hart
Allan & Dorothy Spiegelberg
Wayne, Ronnie, Jamie and families
Sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Wayne and Family
We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Donna ( Bell ) Regier
Wayne, Ron, Jamie and families,
Sorry to hear of Grace’s passing ,i’m quite sure you have many wonderful memories,as I have at Elmore & Jenny’s and the sexsmith flyins.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Janice Collings
My sincere sympathies to Wayne and family . I will always remember the good times we had on the golf course with Grace. She always had great stories of growing up in the north. Kindest, most generous woman I know of.
Danny and Nancy Smith
Wayne and Family
Sorry for your loss.
May love and cherished memories help you through this difficult time.
Tom Hartai
Wayne and boys.
On behalf of my family please accept my deepest condolences at this time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Wayne, Ron, Jamie and families:
Sorry to learn of Grace’s passing, far too soon. Was just visiting with her and Wayne less than 10 days ago.
Cathy and I are thinking about all of you during this difficult time.
We will remember all the good times, wing nights, bbq’s at the lake and of course the events at Sexsmith.