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Donald Gene Steely

  • March 9, 1948 - February 27, 2011
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
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“Here for you Melissa. ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Matt Garibaldi - Stockton, CA

“Hi i'm Terry and Rosella's youngest daugther and i just wanted to say sorry for your lost and i'll miss him. WITH ALL MY LOVE VALERIE ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Valerie Bishop - Fort Collins, CO

“we will him and and sorry to hear about your loss. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Terry & Rosella Teager - CO

“I am so sad that I didn't make the time in the last year to reconnect with Melissa and Uncle Donny before he left us. I think that most of us there...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Karrie Steely - Lafayette, CO

“Well I wanted to come home today and tell you everything about nothing. I think it just hit me. You are not here and this sucks. I love you so many...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Your Wife - Ft. Collins, CO

“you well be forever missed and always in are hearts ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: amber - stockton, CA

“Though we only worked together for a few short years, I will always remember you, Jake. You were one of a kind! Always doing whatever needed to be...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Vicky Butow - Ft. Collins, CO

“I just am in shock of Don's passing we had so much fun as kids playing together. Bill Don's dad was my uncle (George Steely) was my dad. Don & me...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Darlene & Robert Lawson - CO

“I worked with Jake for many years and will miss him. What a great guy. Our hearts go out to his friends and family. ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Kelly and Laurie Steele - CO

“Don and I were great friends in the 60s. We lost contact and I wish we had stayed in touch. He was a wonderful friend and we had so much fun together...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Gary Uhrich - Fort Collins, CO

“I didn't have the pleasure to meet jake, but his wife is my dearest friend.... I love you and my prayers are always with you... See you soon. Love...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Kendra - stockon, CA

“I am sorry for your loss Melissa. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Naomi - CA

“Bill, Merideth and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the love of the Lord. Deepest sympathy to you- Terry & Barb...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Terry & Barb Buechler - CO

“I still remember the first time I met Don Jake, I had dinner with you and Melissa, we 3 sat around and played video games, probably 1989. The...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Michele - Greeley, CO

“Your friends here in californian wish your family strenghth at this trying time ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Stephanie varela - Oxnard, CA

“As young men we were best of friend. we had some really Great times together. At Lincoln Jr High we started singing together ,are first song was ...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Russell Gallegos - fort Collins, CO

“my uncle was an amazing person with a lot of spirit... I had fun with him over the years sharing jokes and watching sports. Every saturday night I...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: cheyoming - fort collins, CO

“Rhett and the entire Steely family- Heartfelt condolences to you at this time. Our thoughts are with you. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Karla Huttenmeyer - CO


Donald Gene "Jake" Steely of Fort Collins died on February 27, 2011 at Poudre Valley Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1948 in Fort Collins, CO, at PVH to William and Alice (Bechtholdt) Steely. In 1966, Jake graduated from Poudre High School, where he excelled in football. He lived in Fort Collins his entire life. Jake met the love of his life, Melissa Mason, in 1986. They were married in 1988 and reunited in 2003. He worked at Connell Resources as a construction truck driver and had previously worked for Steely Trucking and Viney Trucking. He played bass guitar and back-up vocals for Storm, Correctional Institution, and The Lord and the Flies. He loved to watch NASCAR and football. He was a good bowler, loved to go fishing, loved scratching his lottery tickets, and enjoyed long drives with his wife and the puppies, Daisy and Jazmyne. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; sons, Rhett (Sharmange) Steely, Dr. William (Merideth) Steely, Shawn (Maggie) Steely, and Seth (Tonya) Steely; his three siblings, Ronald (Lois) Steely, Alice (Chuck) Glanz, and Michael (Cindy) Steely; his 17 amazing grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews. In the end, God guided Brandy "Murphy", Jake's special niece, to help her uncle with finding peace with his savior. She helped to keep him comfortable and calm. Jake's special niece, Mariah "Fred", helped with his care as well. Visitation will be held 5-8 pm Thursday at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.