Gary STEEL Obituary

Oh {{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Pam I can hardly believe this, my heart breaks for you, I am holding you in my heart. We so loved visiting in January such a happy memory. All my love

Frank & I were so sad to hear of Gary's passing. Fond memories of NZ and Colorado Springs

Ngaire, Pam, Jared, Michael and Andrew...
No words can take away your pain, but just know that "sadness flies away on the wings of time". I hope you will treasure the happy times... I know I will. Thinking of you all, Now and Always.

Arthur and I are heart heavy with the news about Gary. We loved our time with him and have fond memories. Special thoughts to the entire family.

Really shocked at the news of Gary's death. We both knew Gary when we worked at NPPS. Always smiling and easy to be with. A very talented & modest man. RIP Gary. Our sympathy to all the family at this time.

Miss you Gary.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Gary's death. Such a neat and special person. My prayers are with Pam and family.

Shocked to hear of Gary's death! Knew him at New Plymouth Power Station and subsequently worked with him in New Zealand and Fiji. He was always willing energetic and innovative. He will be missed.
Colin Winter
Suva Fiji.

Isa Gary! You had the biggest heart...we have a lot of memories....the container that you sent over with clothes and appliances you no longer needed..the home made fruit cake you lovingly shared with us...the way you would come to us individually as soon as you arrived to say "Bula" and ask how were......most of all my family will always treasure the wooden box you carved a conch shell on for my son to take to boarding school.....i was blessed to have known you...and i thank God for your life...Moce mada for a while Gary....you will always be in my heart.....

We will never forget the fond memories of Gary. He had a great character and a very big heart. We always anticipated Summer in Colorado with the excitement of seeing Gary and spending wonderful and meaningful time with him. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you.

To Dear Ngaire & Family, so sorry to hear of your sad loss, our deepest sympathy to you all. Love from your cousins Claire & Bill Brewer & family Toogoom Qld.

Lovely memories of Gary biking along the walkway at East End April 2014.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Carmel & Ross Graham

Dear Gary,
You have left an indelible presence to those of us who knew you during your visits to summer in Colorado. Everyone who enters our home is graced by your woodworking artistry. Your generous spirit will always be here.
Marti, Deb, and the dogstars

Such a shock. Worked closely with Gary at New Plymouth Power Station for a long time. Always helpful and tried anything. Deepest sympathy to those who will still miss him.

We will remember Gary in so many ways as we stand on the front porch he made for us, look at the tree trunks he carved like totem poles, and picture him playing next door in his outdoor carpenter area. We will miss how he brightened the neighborhood each summer and was truly a great friend to us all. Our hearts are with Gary's family during this time of remembrance.

Gary was one of those really honourable guys that we meet so rarely in life. Very sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family at this tragic time.

So very sad to hear of Gary's passing.

Worked with him at New Plymouth Power Station and enjoyed his calm, measured, warm and unhurried approach to life and work. He will be very much missed.

Love, prayers and deepest sympathy to Gary's family and friends.

Donna Bailey, Hunter Valley, Australia

Remembering some happy holidays spent at Lake Rotoiti and Plummers Point. Gary was a wonderful help when we were building our respective Lockwoods and garage in New Plymouth all those years ago. A great talent lost.
Our sympathy to Gary's loved ones.
Gary and Shona, Clyde

My love and support go out to all of Gary's family in this challenging time. It has been an honor to have had him in my life as a friend. He will be missed by many.

Many thanks for the humour and laughter that you gave to us wood people.

My heartfelt sympathy and love goes to Gary's family. He was a beautiful, funny
and mysterious man. Never a dull moment in his company.
Love and thoughts Dee Norris

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family with Gary's passing. I worked with Gary at the New Plymouth Power Station and found him a person with energy, ideas and a smile to help convince you of his latest suggestion. His organisation of the 25th anniversary of the power station opening was a testament to his ability to get people together....again with a smile..many on that occasion.

Although I only met Gary a few times in Colorado Springs on my visits from Toronto, Canada. I will remember his warm smile and sense of humour, especially when joining all 'the girls' for their morning hike in Garden of the Gods. I feel a smile coming on remembering Gary and his acts of kindness.
Rest in peace. Cathy

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO GARYS FAMILY, HEATHER AND KIM DORN

To Pamela & family, please accept my deepest condolences on your very sad loss. A fine man.
Trish Tairua

There was no one in the whole world like Gary, and we will miss him so very much. We will cherish our memories of his visits to Guffey, riding his dirt bike on mountain trails, tinkering in Marion's shop for hours on end, catching up with the locals at Rita's Place or the Freshwater Saloon. We will frame this picture and hang it in a place of honor in The Shed for you, Gary. Your signature is still carved in the door post, as is Ngaire's. Always loved, never forgotten.
Marion and Gail Carver

Dearest Gary, You are already missed here in the neighborhood. We'll miss you every Summer here in Colorado Springs and have cherished memories of our fishing and camping trip. You caught the first, biggest and most! You were a good friend and inspiration to us. Thank you for being a part of our lives, although it was only for a short time, we will remember you always. GOD bless you and everyone in the family.

Gary you will be missed, you were such a nice person to know and work with at NPPS. Alan Campbell.

To Pamela and the boys,
please accept our sincere condolences for your loss - our thoughts are very much with you all.
Bernard and Glenda Butturini

Rest in Peace Gary. As long as my guitar can play you will be part of it. I owe you a lot, my first job here in NZ, the works that we have done in Fiji. I feel like I lost a big brother. Wherever you are, Thank You Gary.