May 24, 1943 - December 28, 2020
Jo Ann Steele (Morgan) 77, of Acampo, Ca, passed away on Monday December 28th 2020. She was at her beloved home, fondly known as The Steele Ranch, surrounded by her children & grandchildren, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jo was born on May 24, 1943 to Betty (Dickie) and Ural Stanford Morgan in Palo Alto, Ca. Jo attended Watsonville High School She eventually settled in San Jose and later Mountain View Ca. Jo worked in the electronics field for over 40 years in the Silicon Valley until her retirement.
On Sept. 7, 1991, Jo was married to Carroll Steele. They lived in San Jose until 2000, when they retired and bought a small ranch in Acampo. Jo and Carroll spent their retirement years busy, working on their home & property, They also enjoyed travelling with Carroll's softball team and wives all around the country as well as visiting family in Minnesota and Arizona. Jo enjoyed hosting dinners, BBQ's special events etc. for all the family and friends at The Steele Ranch. She always welcomed everyone for Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July or whatever occasion was happening. She made sure that there was an extra seat or more, for whoever needed to be added to the table. Everyone was always welcome. Her guest were always wowed by their own set of salt & pepper shakers, personal butter dish and a cloth napkin folded to match the occasion, always with good food! Surrounded by family was her happy place. She always said I don't know how I ever had time to work.
Jo made many long time friends; many of which were in a line dance group together. They enjoyed travelling to line dance conventions around the country and performing at local events.
Jo was a well known Macgyver by all who knew her, she could fix just about anything! she was an avid crafter and enjoyed organizing events with all her friends for crafting, lunches & wine tasting. She will be missed.
Jo is survived by her children: Sabrina (David) Kampfe , Wendal (Dayle) Hesterly ; grandchildren: Tyrone (Stephanie) Kampfe - Milner, Coleton Kampfe, Sharylen Hesterly, Casey Kampfe, great grandchild; Clayton Milner, siblings; Frank Dickie, Donna Borup, Dan Dickie, Kerry Dickie; Step children: Scott (Diane) Steele, Kent (Chary) Steele; Terry (JoAnn) Steele; step grandchildren: Sharon (Greg)Fenton, Ryan Steele, Alysha Keller (Justin), Sara, Andrew & Jonathan Steele, Shaun & Kelsea Steele; step grandchildren Amanda & Kelly; step great grandchild Matthew Keller, sister in-law Myrna (Harold) Paulson of Georgetown, TX; brother in-law Richard (Beverley) Steele of Alden, MN, cousin Larry Coffman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Steele.
Carpe diem
seize the day
Please leave your condolences below.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Steele family.
