STEEVER, JOSEPH A. - The death of Joseph A. Steever of Fredericton occurred at the Veterans Health Unit on December 22nd, 2012, at the age of 90. Born in Bathurst, he was a son of the late William and Georgina (Lavigne) Steever. Joe served with the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II from 1941 to 1946. He then worked as a carpenter for many years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch # 4 and a member of St. Dunstan's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Marie (Young) Steever; his children Barbara Steever-Banks and her husband Danny, Sheila Steever-Ingersoll and her husband David, William Steever and his wife Paulette, John Steever and his wife Mabel; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister Loretta Erickson. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be held on Thursday December 27, 2012 at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 28th, from St. Dunstan's Roman Catholic Church at 1:00 pm with Father Bill Brennan officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 will be holding a tribute service on Thursday evening at 7 PM. For those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joseph may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com