Shirley Ann (Vader) Steele, 87, of Cheyenne, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 23, 1936, on a farm north of Mankato, KS, to Lewis Jakey Vader and Ernestine June (Lyons) Vader.
Shirley enjoyed crafts, sewing, plastic canvas, crocheting, and knitting. Shirley also enjoyed water aerobics and bowling. Shirley’s most treasured occupation was her life spent as a homemaker and raising her children.
Shirley is survived by her children, Keith (Jeannie) Steele, Leah (Mike) McKnight, Carmen (Ed Maitner) Milbury, Gary (Vickie) Steele, and Larry (JoEllen) Steele. Shirley has 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She also survived by her sister, Clarabelle, and brother Harlow and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Harold Steele; her parents, Jake and Earnestine Vader; brother Jerry Vader; and sister, Jaci Whelchel.
Viewing will take place Friday, September 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes located at 1900 E. 19th Street, Cheyenne.
The services will be a 9:30 a.m., September 23, 2023. The services will be streamed live on
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