Help the Steele Family lay David to rest

Our beloved brother, David, recently passed away unexpectedly. David was a kind and deeply loved son, brother, friend and father who’s genuine heart and kindness touched so many lives. He leaves behind his beautiful seven year old daughter Cora, his father David, mother Cheryl, brother Brad and wife Mallory, sisters Britte, Audrey and husband Ty, Kat and husband Zach, nephew William, and niece Olivia.

We are all devastated by David’s loss and unfortunately we were not prepared for the high costs to lay him to rest. We want to give David the memorial he deserves, to honor his memory and say our last goodbyes. Any additional funds will support future educational expenses for his precious seven year old daughter. We send our sincerest gratitude for your consideration. Please message or comment on this post with any memories you would like to share, we would love to hear from you.

David’s outlook on life was as unique as it was beautiful. He believed the best in people and always lent a helping hand to those in need. He took the most pride in his role as a father to the most wonderful little girl in the world, Cora. Cora is so full of life, passion and questions just like her dad. The pair loved going for walks, playing at the park, apple picking, and taking trips to Chuck-E-Cheese. David made sure she knew she was loved, just like he did with everyone else in his life. Even in the toughest of times, he always made sure to call or text with words of wisdom and encouragement. From just the other week, “I love you and I’m praying for you. If anyone needs to talk please reach out. The dumbest question is the one not asked.” This brief sentiment helps to sum up Dave’s wish for the world: for no one to feel alone and for everyone to feel loved.

David’s passion for music was all consuming at times. The volume was always turned all the way up and dancing was usually involved. Albums like Blue Oyster Cult’s “Agents of Fortune”, Neil Young’s “Harvest”, and truly every Pink Floyd album, especially “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall”, made Dave feel at home, seen, and understood. Music spoke directly to Dave’s soul and when he couldn’t quite find the right words to say, he would let the music do the talking for him. When he wasn’t listened to his records, David took the time to enjoy the simple things of life, like a hike with a friend, watching Harry Potter on a rainy day, spending an afternoon thrifting or antiquing, enjoying his morning coffee with his bible, watching a Sunday football game with his family, or taking a walk with his favorite person in the world, his beautiful Cora. David also saw how deeply flawed this world was and it gives us great comfort to know that he wasn’t just living for this world but for the life beyond it. In John 14:1-3 Jesus says, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God and believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

From this day forward, we will sing Dave’s never-ending song of life. A song of hard work, faith in God, praise for the good, ache for the bad and of deep love. In scripture God asks us to “love your neighbor as yourself.” In this culture of “self love” and “self care” let’s not forget the importance of checking in on our family, neighbors and friends. Let’s not forget the value of smiling at strangers, letting someone go ahead of us in line, offering a helping hand to someone and asking for nothing in return. Let’s not forget that the smallest act of kindness can soften the aches that life will inevitably bring. Dave’s song will forever be sung by ones who’s aches he helped soften. Dave’s song will forever be sung by us, the ones who will always “Wish You Were Here”.