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Stanley Steele Obituary

Longtime Bayfield area resident, Stanley Ray Steele, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at the age of 91 in Mancos Colorado. Stanley was born July 27, 1931 up Wallace Gulch, Bayfield, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by His parents, Earl G. and Corrine W. Steele; his sisters, Irma Snooks, Grace Reed, Gladys (Sis) Hooper and Earline Steele. Also his beloved dogs Shadow and Angel.

Survivors include his son, Stanley L. Steele and his wife Sandy of Flora Vista, NM; daughter, Karla L. Hawkins and husband John of Bloomfield, NM; brother, Gordon L. and wife Marge Steele of Reno, Nevada. He has four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren as well as four stepchildren and several nieces and a nephew.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 am at the Bayfield Pine River Cemetery on June 17, 2023.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on May 23, 2023.

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June 17, 2023

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May 29, 2023

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13&14.

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