Adeline M. Steele

May 21, 1919 - July 16, 2014

In Loving Memory ~ Adeline M. Steele Adeline Steele passed away on July 16, 2014 in Newberg, Oregon at the age of 95. She was born on May 21, 1919 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Jacob and Mamie Losli. They lived on a farm in Reedsville, Oregon when she was young, later the family moved to Portland, where she graduated from Jefferson High School. Adeline married Samuel Steele, and they raised a son, Samuel William (Bill) and a daughter joy, affectionately called Sis. Sam was a Portland fireman and Adeline was a hardworking homemaker, who was known for her well kept home and gardens, her sewing and handiwork skills and her wonderful home cooked meals. They built several of their homes and helped others to build theirs. They enjoyed their family, traveling, playing pinochle, and trips to Reno, where Sam would play cards and Adeline would play the slot machines, winning several big jackpots. After Sam’s death in 1989, Adeline went to work for the Gibson Card Company and worked in the greeting card section of the Newberg Bi-Mart store as well as the Tigard and Lincoln City stores for many years. Survivors include her brother Jake Losli, her son Sam (Bill) and Cherie Steele all of Newberg. Grandchildren: Sam and Janet Steele, Penny and Richard Whipple, Josie and Joe Jaurgegui all of Newberg; Ben and Kim Steele of Yamhill; Heidi Anderson of Arizona; Laura & Ted Huechling and Max Sherry of Missoula, Montana; Andy and Jolene Sherry of Issaquah, Washington; 29 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter and four sisters, Fleda, Helen, Edna and Lillian. Graveside Service will be July 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, Newberg, Oregon.