It is with great sadness our family announces the peaceful passing of Delbert “Del” Frederick Steeves on January 18, 2022, at the age of 73 years in Vernon, British Columbia.
Del was born to Jack and Laurine Steeves in the village of Carmangay, Alberta on April 2, 1948. Del was the 7th of 8 children in the family and the youngest son. Del was blessed to grow up with lots of cousins nearby and his social nature meant he always had many friends to share memories with.
In 1970 he married Mardel Budd and together they spent the next 33 years raising their sons, Brent, Michael and Bradley. After settling in Meeting Creek, Del applied his tremendous work ethic and engaging personality to develop a career in agricultural sales that allowed him to support his family. During this time, he also led his family to work together establishing a turkey farm. Several siblings also lived in the area which allowed him to provide for his sons the same family closeness that he grew up with. The family Del and Mardel created has grown to include 8 beautiful grandchildren.
A new chapter began for Del in 2008 with his marriage to Celeste Mongeau. Together they moved to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and enjoyed sharing their home with family and friends coming to visit. Del travelled extensively for work, globetrotting through 5 continents. He loved learning about different cultures by creating relationships with the people he met. Del was gifted with many talents and a desire to understand the way things worked. He spent many hours in his shop, learning new skills and challenging himself to produce beautiful pieces that he could share with others.
Del believed that relationships were everything in life, beginning with his LORD and Saviour. It was prioritizing that relationship that allowed him to genuinely connect with all who were fortunate to spend time with him. Throughout his career, he focused on taking the time to visit with clients and their families which led to several successful businesses and even more friendships. Outside of work, Del was dedicated to his family, always ensuring they knew his belief in their abilities and his pride in their successes, big or small. Through gentle encouragement and thoughtful reflection, he guided those around him to “always remember who they were”.
Del is now enjoying his celebration in Heaven with his parents Jack and Laurine; brothers Don, Richard, Larry and Bob, and sister Joy.
Del is survived by his loving wife, Celeste, and children Brent (Andrea), Michael, and Bradley (Julie); stepchildren Celine and Carl; brother Walter (Lois) and sister Marilyn; grandchildren Cale, Ethan, Alexis, Aneya, Jack, Josiah, Jesse, Jayden; and members of the Budd family. Del also leaves behind many dearly loved cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
Memorial Services for Del will be held in Vernon, British Columbia and Camrose, Alberta:
Saturday, February 19th, 2022, at 2pm at the Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church, Vernon, British Columbia.
Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 2:30pm at the Century Meadows Baptist Church, Camrose, Alberta.
Live Streaming for both services will be available. Memorial donations in Memory of Del Steeves may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society online at www.cancer.ca or a Christian ministry of your choice.
A Facebook page has been created to share photos and memories of Del: https://www.facebook.com/groups/781092816616023/?ref=share_group_link
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Delbert Steeves January 18th 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Vernon, Province: Colombie britanique