Shirley E. Steele, 95, of Aspinwall passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday.

Shirley was born and raised in Harvey, N.D., and was the daughter of the late Frank and Una (Levan) Popejoy.

During World War II, Shirley worked as a machinist and specialist at the shipyard in Seattle, Wash.

She participated in the Senior Olympics and had won numerous medals in archery, darts and horseshoes.

She was a retired waitress and enjoyed being with family, writing and traveling the world, but her favorite place was Mount Rainier.

Shirley was a tour director at the Vintage Senior Center in East Liberty and a longtime member of the Community United Methodist Church in Aspinwall.

She is survived by her beloved son, Frank G. (Linda) Steele; her cherished granddaughter, Emily Joy Steele; and her brother, Walford (Mercedes) Popejoy.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Joy Steele; and her sister, Neva Theige.

STEELE — Visitation for Shirley E. Steele, who died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.The family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be made to Community United Methodist Church, 400 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15215.Please visit www.weddellajak.com.