Dorthy Irene (Middleton) Steele |
| Posted 2017-07-04 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, April 12, 2017, p. A-5 Dorthy Irene Steele, 72, passed away April 8, 2017, at her home in Aguila. She was born Nov. 17, 1944, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Floyd and Mildred Middleton. The family moved to California and eventually came to Arizona in the 1960s, settling in Aguila where she met and married Raymond Steele. They made their home in Aguila, and Dorthy was primarily a homemaker and mother. She worked for many years as a retail clerk at Jim's Market in Aguila and later at the Aguila Post Office. Dorthy was involved in the community and served on the Aguila Fire Board and was a member of the Women's Club. She was very involved with the grandchildren at school and assisted with the Headstart Program and volunteering at many other school activities. Dorthy was an animal lover, especially eagles. She was fascinated with eagles and their strength and beauty, collecting everything eagle. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Birt Steele; father and mother Floyd and Mildred Middleton; sister Linda Smith; and great-grandchild Hayden Selph. Dorthy is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Raymond & Betty Steele of Aguila and son John also of Aguila; grandchildren Savanna Steele (William Foraker), Maranda Steele (James Selph), Breanna Wheeler, Ashleigh Russell (Michael), Gage Steele, Raelynn Steele, William Billy Loveall (Rebecca Turner), Jay Jay Steele and Zachary Steele; great-grandchildren Sedona Steele, Letty Foraker, Payton Selph, Bradley Russell, Landon Russell and Grayson Loveall. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Community Bible Church in Aguila. Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wickenburg Funeral Home in Dorthy's name. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory. See Also: Find A Grave |
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