1941 ~ RENEE STEELE ~ 2017
Posted: December 12th, 2017
Renee Elizabeth Steele (nee Eidem-Foss), beloved wife of Ed Steele of Swift Current, passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Renee also leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Shirley Accleton; two brothers, Lloyd Eidem and Mark Douville; and step-daughter, Debbie Steele. Renee was predeceased by her first husband, Elwood Foss; her father, Lars Eidem; her mother, Roxy Douville; and one sister, Peggy Hanson. Renee was born on June 6th, 1941 in Swift Current and was raised in Kyle and Meyronne. Renee graduated Grade 12 in Gravelbourg. She worked in Moose Jaw and Gravelbourg Credit Unions and taught figure skating. She the earned her Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and Regina. Renee taught as Mrs. Renee Foss in Swift Current, Stewart Valley, Rockglen and Weyburn. In 1977 Renee moved to Medicine Hat where she taught until 1996, retiring from Medicine Hat High School after a 33-year fulfilling career in teaching. In 1989 Renee married Ed Steele, her friend and beloved and this began a very rewarding enjoyable life together. In retirement Renee and Ed moved to Lac Pelletier and Waslaco, Texas. They enjoyed traveling, dancing, golfing, entertaining, spending time with friends and family as well as volunteering in the communities where they lived their busy lives. Renee also enjoyed skating, aqua-size, softball, YMCA, collecting art, painting and reading. She loved life and was extremely blessed. The Funeral Service will be held at the FIRST UNITED CHURCH, 222 – 3rd Avenue NE, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Annette Taylor officiating. Memorial gifts in Renee’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Renee Steele. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Steele’s passing. She was my art teacher all thru my high school career at Hat High in Medicine Hat. She was beyond my favorite teacher and was my inspiration to keep going with my art career. One of my proudest moments was when she wanted to buy one of mt pieces of art in grade 10 or 11. I continued to go onto the visual communications program here in medicine hat and have been very successful here in Medicine Hat with my graphic design business- Paintergirl Murals and Decorative Art. I’ve even travelled to swift current to paint 🙂 I owe her alot and am deeply saddened by her loss. She was an amazing lady and I will always remember her for her encouragement and friendship.