&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Please join us as we gather to remember and celebrate the life of James Steele.
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Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Parkland Lutheran Church - 120 123rd St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;James was a kind and loving soul, full of curiosity, warmth, and quiet strength. He grew up in the Parkland church community, and while his relationship evolved over time, his commitment to love, connection, peace, and grace remained steady throughout his journey.
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This gathering is not about answers or perfection. It&rsquo;s about presence. It&rsquo;s about coming together, just as we are, to honor someone who meant so much to so many and to begin making peace with the space he leaves behind.
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Celebration of Life for James (Jimmy) Thomas Steele

Sabrina Steele

James Steele

Daniel Steele

Diana Murray

Bekki Betts 

Come as you feel comfortable. Black is not required. My dad would have wanted it to be an occasion when everybody was happy and not thinking about their clothes.
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The funeral cars will depart from the chapel of rest at 12:45 PM:
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Desmond L Bannon & Sons Family Funeral Directors&nbsp;
John Rotheram House
58 Burlington Street
Kirkdale, L3 6DG
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It will then follow a route via Wood Avenue (home of Etta and Jack) onto Longfield Avenue (his Home) at 1:45 PM,&nbsp;then onto&nbsp;Thornton Crematorium at:&nbsp;
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Thornton Garden of Rest
Lydiate Ln, Thornton,
Liverpool L23 1TP
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The celebratory service will take place at 2:15 PM, please arrive early to be seated before the start of the service.

Funeral Celebratory Service 

Anthony Aldous

Tony Aldous

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