Our Maritime Ties
Elva Freedom Strang
1892 - 1984 (92 years)1. Elva Freedom Strang was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Notes:
Census:
8 om1900 censusElva married Ray S Steele 10 Jun 1919, , King, Washington, United States. Ray was born 27 Jul 1891, Galesburg, , Illinois, United States; died 14 Feb 1977, Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Marian Elizabeth Steele was born 5 May 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 14 Feb 1993, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.
- 3. Edna Louise Steele was born 26 Dec 1921, Ketchikan, , Alaska, United States; died 14 Mar 2000.
- 4. Ray Steele, Jr was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States; died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States.
Generation: 2
2. Marian Elizabeth Steele (1.Elva1) was born 5 May 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 14 Feb 1993, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Marian — ? Geiger. [Group Sheet]
Marian — Fred Clayton Fox. [Group Sheet]
3. Edna Louise Steele (1.Elva1) was born 26 Dec 1921, Ketchikan, , Alaska, United States; died 14 Mar 2000. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Notes:
Census:
7 (7 3/12) in 1930 census4. Ray Steele, Jr (1.Elva1) was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States; died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: heavy duty mechanic at Air Mac/Hertz
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
- Misc: May 2013; six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren
- Obituary: 19 May 2013, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; The Seattle Times
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Census:
1 (1 6/12) in 1930 census
Obituary:
Obituary
Ray S. Steele
Ray Steele, age 84, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Evergreen Hospice Care Center. Born to Ray S Steele Sr and Elva Steele he lived in Seattle his entire life.
Ray graduated from Lincoln High School and played football for the Lake City Boy's Club for several years in his late teens. Ray spent the majority of his career at Air Mac/Hertz as a heavy duty mechanic. After "retiring" he worked for his son at Aurora Rents.
In retirement Ray enjoyed working on his Model T's and he belonged to the Puget Sound Model T Club where he was both past President and editor of the newsletter. He and his wife Nona enjoyed many "tours" and outings with the club.
Ray was married to his wife Nona for over 65 years. He was the loving and caring father of three children; Linda Su (Wayne), Larry Richard (Leanne), Deborah Ann (Thom) and six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren and his cousin, George Sullivan.
At Ray's request there will be no memorial formal services.Ray married Nona B Neiger [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
5. Linda Su Steele (4.Ray2, 1.Elva1) Linda — Wayne ?. [Group Sheet]
6. Larry Richard Steele (4.Ray2, 1.Elva1) Larry — Leanne ?. [Group Sheet]
7. Deborah Ann Steele (4.Ray2, 1.Elva1) Deborah married Thomas Lansing [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 4
8. Tamara Ann Lansing (7.Deborah3, 4.Ray2, 1.Elva1) Tamara — Jeff Tuck. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Fenton Tuck
- 11. Alaura Tuck
- 12. Karson Tuck
9. Jennifer Marie Lansing (7.Deborah3, 4.Ray2, 1.Elva1) Jennifer — Matthew Kuehn. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Tyler Kuehn
- 14. Michael Kuehn
- 15. Joshua Kuehn