Meeker resident Jerry Steele passed away due to natural causes in the early hours of March 22, 2012.
Jerry was director of public works and Rio Blanco County road and bridge for many years. He and his late wife Linda also ran the White River Trading Co. at Sixth and Main in Meeker.
Jerry leaves behind adult children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a brother and many friends who will greatly miss him.
His memorial service was held in Fruita, Colo., by Pastor Curtis Taylor of Beit Lechem Ministries on Wednesday, March 28.
Donations in his memory or cards can be sent to the Steele family, P.O. Box 156, Meeker, Colo., 81641.