Roma Steele

Roma Nadine Steele (78) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare on Aug 20, 2017. It was her 78th birthday. After a battle with a rare condition, autoimmune encephalitis, she went to Heaven surrounded by her loved ones. Roma was born August 20, 1939 in Parker, Arizona to Cecil "Smitty" Smith and Laura "Boots" Smith. Roma married the love of her life, Mike, on August 14th, 1959. They spent 58 wonderful years together. Their Marriage was an Inspiration of unconditional love and true commitment. Those that truly knew Roma would describe her as someone with a bright smile, kind, sweet spirit and a huge pure heart of Gold that would do anything to help someone in need. Roma’s sweetness touched all who came in contact with her. You couldn’t help but smile and feel joy @whenever she was around. Roma had a few different careers in her lifetime. In the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s she worked for both the US Forest Service or the BLM. After her daughters had left home she worked alongside her husband as his Assistant Manager for the many years they managed motels. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s she treasured being a Pastors Wife. Her favorite and most fulfilling job, by far, was being a homemaker. She loved her family with all her heart and was very dedicated to and proud of all of them. Nothing ever came before her family. As a Pastor’s Wife, Roma enjoyed every aspect of sharing the Lords word with others. She and her husband Mike were very strong in their faith and felt called by God to teach his word. The Lord used them to touch many people and lead them to salvation. They raised three strong independent women who all went on to have fulfilling lives and who also share the heart of gold that Roma was most known for. Special Thanks to Dr. Karen Weed, Dr. Tom Murray, Dr. Sandra McIntyre, and Dr. Anna Loge, as well as, all the CNA’s and nursing staff at Barrett Hospital. They were all so very loving and nurturing to her, and took such good care of her while she was there. They became our extended family through this difficult time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Roma was proceeded in death by her Father Cecil "Smitty" Smith, Mother Laura “Boots" Smith, and Brother Kenneth "Bud" Smith. Father and Mother in law Ebb and Edith Steele and Brother and Sister in Law Ebb “Sonny” and Lydia Steele. She is survived by her Husband Mike Steele of Dillon, MT, Her Brother Thomas "Buck" Smith of Butte, MT, Her three Daughters Michelle Steele of Helena, MT, Melinda Steele Owen of Dillon, MT and Melissa (Kevin) Van Riper of Hermiston, OR, Her 7 Grandchildren: Mike Wilke, Megaan Wilke, Mitch (Heather) Wilke, AJ Wade, Miranda Wilke, Britta (Matt) Morrow, Mason (Olivia) Owen, her 16 Great-Grandchildren all of whom she loved and adored. She is also survived by many of her Steele family, including Terry (Kay) Steele of Ritter, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her Kindness and love will be truly missed by all who knew her! We hope your dancing in the sky... We hope your singing in the angels choir.... Heaven has gained another Angel. XOXOX