"Dear Steele Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Rick at Pittsville. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the peace, comfort and strength you need. Lean on him."
In loving memory of
Jackson Cole Steele
April 23, 1999 - April 18, 2011
SUN PRAIRIE - Jackson Cole Steele A bright shining star was extinguished on April 18, 2011. It is so hard to say goodbye to such an amazing young man. Jackson was so full of life and potential. He loved to spend time with his family riding bikes, swimming, reading, working with his mom on puzzles, and helping out his dad in the garage. He also loved music as he played the clarinet and viola and was looking forward to learning the saxophone. The Beetles were by far his favorite band.
Jackson was a 6th grade student at Patrick Marsh Middle School where he was proud to be taking accelerated math. He was a Blue-Stripe belt in Karate, on his way to becoming a Black Belt. His dream was to attend the Naval Academy like his dad and become an engineer and design things or a doctor to help people. There was no limit to the possibilities in his future.
Jackson was born in Marshfield on April 23, 1999 to Richard and Joan (Socha) Steele.
Jackson is survived by his mom and dad; grandparents Betty Socha, Athens and Ronald and Naomi Steele, Stoughton; aunts and uncles Lani and Todd Kohrt, Brian and Colleen Steele, Scott and Lisa Steele, Andy Steele, Barb and Al Wirkus, Mike and Donna Socha, Pat and Michelle Socha, Bob and Julie Socha, Bonnie and Matt Hinze, Mark and Sue Schalow, many cousins who loved him and his furry friend, Teddy. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Socha.
A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 21, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
The family suggest memorials in Jackson's name be given to Camp Kesem, a camp for children affected by cancer, which helped Jackson through a difficult time.
Tributes
"I didnt know Jackson, But I knew his father. Mr Steele. Im so sorry about your lost and i know its very hard. But he will always be watching over your whole family all the time. One day all of us will be in heaven and the Steele family can reunite with Jackson. I hope everything gets better for you whole family(Aczareyen Lyles.)"
"Your son's passing has not gone without notice in our home. What a beautiful child to be gone so soon. I am so very sorry for your loss. My twin daughters Molly and Clara hold deep sorrow for his passing and hope so much that his parents can find some peace. "
"We are so very sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you!"
"There are no words for this sadness. Please accept my deepest sympathy."
"Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish there was something I could do to help. I pray that you can find comfort in this season, and the promise of everlasting life. May you feel God's loving hands around you and bring comfort and peace. "
"Dear Jackson Parents and Family, I didn't know your son. My cousin Molly Analore did. She lives there and I live in Delaware and I haven't seen her since she was a little girl. But, through facebook she and I have been able to talk once in a while. Her daddy and I are cousin's. I was home due to a surgery yesterday and on facebook and out of the blue Molly im me to chat. Which we haven't done it 8 or 9 months. She told me what happen and how upset she was and how she didn't understand why. We talk and talk. She kept talking and talking. So I felt the need to listen and try to help and talk with her. It was a blessing that I was on at that time I feel. Your son was a lovily young boy. He was deeply liked by her and his friends. He will be miss. Thank you Sharon Scheers of Delaware"
"I knew Jackson from a summer camp we both went to a couple years ago. I will miss him. I am so sorry that this happened. Just remember, he will always be with you."
"Jack, I hope you have fun up there in heaven with Grandpa. Don't be too hard on him while playing cards and try and limit how many times you shoot him with your nerf gun;). Love you Jack."
"Jackson was a great kid! I only knew him from karate but he was nice kind and he will always be in my thoughts!"
"Dear Parents of Jackson, I do not know you, but when I had heard from the school and from my daughter, my heart just sunk. I could never imagine how that feels to loose a child. I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace of the Lord be upon you and your family, lean on him, and ask him to relieve your pain, and to bring you peace in knowing that he LOVES YOU, and he is STILL with you. He is in gracious loving hands now, and there is nothing he will ever need, want, suffer, or hurt from. He has eternal life now, and will patiently await the day, all will reunite with him. "May God Bless You and Your Family With Strength and Love to carry you through this tearful time" Wendy Rosario"
"Joan and Rick - I only met Jackson a few times over the years at various ETF events. What I remember most about him was his huge smile and inquisitive nature. Let your love for him and each other help you through this extremely difficult time. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Joan and Rick---My heart is incredibly heavy as a friend and parent. Joan, I remember so vividly many of your love filled "Jaxson" stories---I can hear the tenderness in your voice and see the light in your eyes as I recall them right now! Rick, Keaton and Cameron remember you and Jaxson building our deck together--no fonder memory for a father and son---or for my sons to witness! Thank you both for sharing the incredible energy of a soul on earth---our thoughts and healing energy are with you and Jaxon."
"Rick and Joan--I am so sorry to have heard the news. As a parent of three, I can't imagine the grief you are going through. Please think of all of your friends such as myself who are praying for your family at this time. I love the picture of Jackson---keep holding onto those fond memories forever."
"I am so sorry for your loss, and I am sure no words can take the pain away. I just hope that you can trust in the Lord, I will be praying for your family. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."
"We will all be together in heaven soon enough and that will be eternal. The memories will last until we are together again. The pain will get better. We all feel it sometime. God and Jackson are always watching us. He is a special one! "
"As a member of the Sun Prairie community and a mother of children at the Sun Prairie schools I send you my sympathies and my wishes of peace for you. "
"jaxon was amazing . Wether at karate , with me or just at school . He will always be in our hearts. R.I.P Jaxon, see you when we get up there"
"He will always be in our memories we miss him so much!"
"Dear Rick and Joan, My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family."
"Jaxon, I will miss the way you would put your arm around my neck and squeeze me tight saying "Best Buds!" I will miss when you would dress like me so that we could be twins. You were always my mini me. I will miss the times that we spent as just the guys. "We didn't need instructions cuz we were men." I miss you so much little buddy. You were my best friend through thick and thin. I love you Jaxon!"
"Joan and Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very, very sad time. "
"Joan and Rick, Harley and I hold you in our hearts during a devastating time. I can't begin to imagine how to handle this, but your friends and family are there for you. We are so so sorry. Joan, I remember when we did employer training and the story you told of Jackson preparing for first communion. You were talking to him in the evening while you exercised and recited the Lord's Prayer with him over your cell phone. You were trying to be discreet although you did tell the person exercising next to you that you were helping your son out. Please remember pleasant times like that and hold all memories of Jackson close. "
"Dear Joan and Rick, my heart aches for you in this incomprehensible loss. I know that Jackson must have been the light in your life and the strength that kept you going through hard times. I pray that his memory and the profound love he had for both of you will help to sustain you. I and so many others are grieving with you today and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and hearts."
"Joan and Rick. My heart goes out to you for your loss. As a parent, I can only imagine what a huge hole this must feel like. I hope God guides you through this loss and that memories of Jackson comfort you at this time and forever in the future. Please know that I'm thinking of you and you are in my prayers. "
"Joan and Rick, My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family. Hold tight the memories of Jackson, you will have them always to treasure and give you peace when you need it most. "
"Although I did not know your son, my son attended school with him and this loss has deeply touched more lives than you will ever know. As a parent, I cannot begin to understand the pain and sorrow you are feeling now and into the future, but know your son did leave a bright spot on this earth for a reason. May the memories you have live with you forever, take care! "
"Joan and Rick, it seems your little boy had such a big spirit that the earth was not enough to hold him. My heart goes out to you in the grief of your loss. His twinkly eyes and impish grin will always be in our memories. I'm going to think of him whenever we have taco pizza, or play mini-golf. Love to you both. "
"Joan and family; Our deepest condolences to you all in the passing of your son. The memories you share are treasures that will never fade and I hope they will be a path through this difficult time and beyond. "
"Joan and Rick. My heart goes out to you for your loss. May God and memories of Jackson guide and comfort you at this time and forever in the future. "
"It is difficult to put into words our sympathy for your family during this difficult time. Natalie and I had the privilege of knowing Jackson during his younger years, and remember him fondly. Natalie asked that I share with you that she remembers that Jackson was fun, smart, and "good at pushing her on the swings." Your family is in our thoughts and prayers that God may grant you courage, peace, and faithfully guide you through your loss. Psalms 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.""
"As a parent, i can't even comprehend what you and your family are going thru. The pain I feel for you is so overwhelming its difficult to breathe. If this is really a test of your faith and there really is a God and if he'll take the time to listen to an old heathen like me then I get down on my knees and pray. Pray for understand pray for your strength and above all pray for Jackson. God, please help them!!"
"Dear Steele Family, It is difficult to put into words our sympathy for your family during this difficult time. Natalie and I had the privilege of knowing Jackson in his younger years, and remember his fondly. Natalie asked that I share with you that she remembers that Jackson was fun, smart, and was ?good at pushing her on the swings. ? Your family is in our thoughts and prayers that God may give you courage, shower you with peace, and faithfully guide your way. Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. "
"While I did not know this precious young man and do not know the family, I am a parent of a middle schooler at PM and I was very shook up to hear about your loss. My heart breaks for that sweet little soul, and for your family. I am praying for healing for all of you and may you find peace in knowing that your precious child is at peace and smothered in love, in the arms of his father, and surrounded by the angels in heaven. God Bless you. "
"To all of the Steele Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the power of love from God, family and friends give you hope to get through this very sad time. "
"Joan and Rick, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the many happy memories sustain you through this difficult time. Peg Narloch"
"Joan and Rick, May God watch over and keep you safe. My sympathies to you and your families. Just remember that the memories you hold are what will pull you through this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers and may Jackson rest in peace."
"Joan & Rick, My heart goes out to you both. I am so sorry of your loss. I hope all the fond memories you & your family & friends have of Jackson will help you make through this tough time. My prayers & sympathy are with you."
"Dear Joan and Rick - I am heartbroken for you and so very sorry to learn of your loss. Wishing you many fond memories and peace. Shelly Schueller "
"There are no words to express our sorrow for the loss of your sweet little boy. Our family will continue to pray for Jackson and for you in the weeks and months to come."
"May your wonderful family memories help you find peace in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you."
"Joni & Rick, From now on, every tree will be missing a leaf. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark & Jenny Jackson, in God's care you rest above, in our hearts you rest with love, Memories of you are ours to keep, Our words are few but our love is deep. "
"Joan & Rick - Words can not describe how very sorry I am for your loss. May God watch over you and give you strength during this difficult time. "