Obituary of Robert Charles Steen

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved dad, grandfather and husband at the age of 91 years. Chuck is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois; his children Tim and Kathy (Fines); his dear grandson Ben (Brittany) Fines; sister Jean Snell; sister-in-law Doreen Steen; brothers-in-law George (Joan) Cook and Bob Dewar as well as various cousins and many cherished nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn many wonderful friends including his church and Kramer Tractor coffee groups and the many he met during his 40 years of sobriety. He was predeceased by his parents Annie (McAdams) and James; mother-in-law Hazel Cook (George); sisters Rose, Patricia (Hugh) and Grace (Lloyd); brothers Andy (Verna), Ron and Bert; brother-in-law Fred Snell; sisters-in-law Shirley (Bud) O’Connor, Hazel (Jack) Redman, Jeannie Dewar and nephew Clint. Chuck was born in St. James (Winnipeg) after his parents emigrated from Ireland. Raised in Stony Mountain, Manitoba he loved to regale stories of growing up in the town with touches of Irish blarney thrown in! He was very proud to be a World War II Veteran serving on the 600 Wing Executive and participating in Remembrance Day services every year and in war memorial documentaries and interviews. He was an avid cyclist with the Seniors Biking group at the Sportsplex and enjoyed riding the outdoor bike path until his breathing problems forced him to stop. Chuck was always “Mr. Fix-It” at the church, with the bicycles and especially helpful to his family with their projects. He spent many hours volunteering at the Salvation Army Food Drives at Christmas, poppy sales and hot dog sales for #600 Wing to support the Air Cadets. Chuck was especially proud to represent the Irish Club as Mosaic Ambassador at the Irish Pavilion. He was always there to greet guests and loved to talk to everyone!! Following the war, Chuck moved to Regina and married Lois after writing letters to her during the war years. He worked for Lois’ father at Northwestern Iron Works then as an industrial mechanic at Kramer Tractor Ltd. until retirement in 1989. We wish to thank the kind and compassionate nursing staff at the Regina General and Pasqua hospitals and Rev. Malcolm French for his friendship and kindness. Funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 1105 Empress Street, Regina, Saskatchewan on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to the Salvation Army, The #34 Air Cadet Squadron (Regina Armouries), the Lung Association of Saskatchewan (for COPD research) or to the St. James The Apostle Anglican Church Service and Sacrifice Window.