Cleo Steele

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Cleo Robinson Steele, 91, of Ammon, and longtime Iona resident, passed away December 5, 2012, at The Gables of Ammon, surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Cleo was born May 10, 1921, in Iona, Idaho, to Grant Elijah Robinson and Sarah Stanger Robinson. She grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Iona High School. On August 31, 1939, she married Gordon R. Steele in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Following their marriage they made their home in Iona, where they raised their four sons, Roger, Alan, Gordon Ray, and Dale. Cleo was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She also worked for Dr. Packard and in the lab at Rogers Brothers Processing Plant. Gordon passed away October 6, 2001. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cleo served in many positions over the years, including Jr. Sunday School teacher, in the Presidency of the Primary, in the Young Women, Relief Society, and many others. She enjoyed camping, baking, and family gatherings. Cleo was an excellent cook and her home always welcomed her family with wonderful smells from the kitchen. Cleo is survived by Son, Roger R. (Peggy) Steele of Shelley, ID; Son, Alan R. (Connie) Steele of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Gordon Ray (Debbie Sanders) Steele of Ammon, ID Son, Dale R. (Janet) Steele of Iona, ID; Sister, LuDene R. Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Brother, Donald Robinson of St. George, UT; Brother-In-Law, Jack (Carol) Steele of Murray, UT; 10 Grandchildren and 28 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Sarah Robinson, a sister, Dorothy Clayton, and an infant sister, Lucille Robinson, and two brothers, Alfred (AJ) Robinson and Grant Elbert “Eb” Robinson. The family would like to express special thanks to the med techs at The Gables that helped care for Cleo. Also, to Verla and Monica of Aspen Hospice for their care and compassion in her final days. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Ammon LDS 26th Ward, 1100 South Tiebreaker, Ammon, with Bishop Rod Roberts officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Tuesday

11:00 am ,Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Ammon LDS 26th Ward 1100 South Tiebreaker Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery.