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Dorothy Steel Obituary
(Barr) Steel
May 27, 1930
June 30, 2022
Dorothy was born in Eads, Colo to Bessie Kettles & George Barr on May 27, 1930 and passed away in Colo Spgs on June 30th. Dorothy was a resident of the Fountain Valley area for 66+ years and along with her husband Forest (Mitch) started M&D Service in Fountain in the early 60's and developed it into a tractor dealership, Steel Tractor. Dorothy was preceded in death by both parents, 6 brothers & sisters, husband Forest (Mitch) Steel, grandson James Steel Jr. and great-granddaughters Samatha Rae & Abigayle Elizabeth Janish.
Dorothy is survived by her 3 sons - Rick (wife Joy), Jim (wife Marcia) and Don (wife Kiersten), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be at Memorial Gardens, Colo Spgs, on Wed July 13th between 10am-noon.
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Steve and Monica Zettlemoyer and family
July 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Just found out or we would be with you today. Our hugs and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy & Joe Suhar
July 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of Dot´s passing. Our prayers go out to the Steel family.
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