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In
Rememberance of Patty Steele
The Mrs. Nebraska Pageant presents a special
Woman of Achievement Award every year to a contestant
that has made an outstanding contribution to
her family, her church, her community, or her
career. This award was renamed in 1999
in honor of a very special woman, who was not
a Mrs. Nebraska titleholder. Patty Jo Steele
lost her battle to breast cancer in December
of 2000, after conquering it four previous times.
She was as inspirational woman. She was
married to Joseph for 27 years and has four children
and four grandchildren. She touched the
hearts of many people. Patty was a passionate
advocate in the fight against Breast Cancer. She
was an American Cancer Society volunteer since
1992 and also a Board Member. She planned
and facilitated numerous breast cancer survivor
events, including Cancer Survivor's day that
has taken place for the past five years.
We first met Patty when Tosca Phillips founded
the Mrs. Nebraska Golf tournament at Quarry Oaks
in 1997. The proceeds from this golf tournament
went to breast cancer awareness, and together
with Patty's assistance, Tosca raised over $8,000
from that tournament. Patty was a pillar
in the State of Nebraska. She had such
positive influence on her community, her family,
her church, social organizations and charities. Patty's
daughter, Wendy Hart, continues to carry out
her mothers mission by working for the American
Cancer Society, in Lincoln. Several of
the Mrs. Nebraska titleholders honor Patty's
work and memory also to carry out Patty's mission
of Breast Cancer Awareness. We loved her, and
miss her very much! She is a queen in our hearts! |
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