Condolences to Jamie for the loss of his Mother:
Elizabeth Steele (Died May 22, 2011) Sign Guest Book - http://www.scheppfamily.com/index.cfm
Elizabeth Chappell Steele, 88, of Fayetteville, passed quietly on Sunday after a brief illness. She was known to many as Chettie, a childhood nickname that stayed with her throughout her entire life. She was born November 30, 1922, in Syracuse to the late Donald E. and Dorothy Jamison Chappell, Sr. Her happy youth was spent in their home on Comstock Ave. with her two sisters and brother. While in high school she met, Robert H. Steele, the man who would be her loving husband for over 62 years until his passing in April of 2009. She graduated from Syracuse University, and married Bob on October 11, 1947 after his return from WW II, and his graduation from SU. They would reside in Fayetteville for all of their years, raising four boys along the way. While raising her family she always found time for her gardens, flower shows, bridge club, book club, choir at the United Church of Fayetteville, skiing, summer trips to the Jersey Shore, entertaining, volunteering with meals on wheels, and pursuing the little white ball around the links of Onondaga Golf & Country Club. Bob’s business led them to many trips to Europe and Great Britain with many wonderful adventures. She was predeceased by her brother Donald E. Chappell, Jr., her sister Helen Chappell Gray Weber, and her youngest son, Christopher J. Steele (2004) and her husband Robert. Elizabeth is survived by sons; Jamieson R. (Kathleen) of Ogdensburg, NY, Jeffery C. (Micky) of Catonsville, MD, Gary R. (Cindy) of Syracuse; grandchildren of son Jamieson; Andrew B. (Tammie) Steele, of Syracuse, and Elizabeth (Sean) Steele James of Marcellus; grandchildren of son Gary; Michael T., Kathryn J. and Sarah A. Steele all of Syracuse; and a sister, Jayne Menzies of Syracuse. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am at the United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fayetteville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the charity of your choice.
