Emery L. Steel

Emery L. Steel, Sr. —husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, diesel truck mechanic, and avid hunter and fisherman—died on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Portland, OR due to unexpected medical complications while in the Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 63. Emery is survived by his wife, Victoria W. Steel, his children Kassandra Watson Steel, Lisia E. , April Y. Rust, Emery L. Steel Jr, and Jaliena L. Weimer , His grandchildren, Samantha A. D. Steel, Alyssa M. Steel, Noah J. D. Rust , Khloie M. H. Rust, Alexander Blough, Andrew Caren, Odessa Caren, and Nathaniel Reed, His great grandchildren Chance E. L. Domes, and Alanna R. Domes, His brothers Lloyd-Jack Steel and Melvin F. Steel, and his sisters Josephine Hillis, Darlene Hammers and Julie L. Kennard, He is preceded in death by both of his parents Thomas J. Steel Sr. and Hazel A. Steel., his sister Bessie A. Steel, his brothers Thomas J. Steel Jr., Kenneth R. Steel, Steel Twins, and James E. Steel. Emery was born in Fort Worth, TX on July 3, 1952, to Thomas J. and Hazel A. (Wideman) Steel. Emery found his calling in the way that machines fit together, and he had a natural way of knowing what was wrong with an engine, and how to fix it. Emery found love in the form of his wife Victoria W. Steel which brought them both to Saint Paul, and then Hubbard Oregon to continue building their family and business. Emery once described his best accomplishment as being a best friend and a loving husband to his wife Victoria. He had incredible joy in being a father, he was proud of all of his children for their special unique qualities. He was a laconic and often even a gruff man, the two things Emery never lacked were affection and a sense of doing the right thing. His son Les will forever carry the memories of fishing with his Dad, and their last hunting trip together. His daughter Jaliena will continue his tradition of an exceptional work ethic in her life. His daughter April remembers that he was there for the birth of his granddaughter, and how enraptured he was by her gaze, the first grandchild who didn’t cry when he first picked her up. His daughter Kassandra remembers her father as the one who would share his mashed up cereal bowl with her when she crawled up on his lap, he encouraged her to try new things—from sardines to taking her first deer—at an early age. His daughter Lisia should remember how much he loved her and how much he held her close in his thoughts. A mechanic from the age of 12, Emery was often seen working at the shop on anything he could get his hands on, there was always a project he was modifying, wearing his customary uniform and smoking a cigarette. He was good with his hands and known to make new gadgets, tools, and fix toys as long as it required tools to assemble. Everyone that ever met Emery knew that he was a man without malice, not without faults, and whatever those faults may have been they were never borne in malice toward others, he was an honest man both personally and professionally. Emery will be remembered for his love of all things family, hunting and fishing, his generosity, as well as his habit of knowing the best hunting and fishing areas around, whether or not he brought the prey home, he surely enjoyed the hunt. He loved sportsmanship, a well-modified vehicle, and his family most of all. Arrangements entrusted to Canby Funeral Chapel. A Memorial service was held by the family, and friends on Sunday December 13th in Canby, Oregon. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to http://ourmilitarykids.org/ , condolences may be sent to the family residence. www.canbymolallafuneralchapel.com