JUDITH ANN (PENNEY) STEEVES

BANGOR – Judith Ann (Penney) Steeves, 72, wife of the late Charles F. Steeves, died Nov. 17, 2008, at the Maine Veterans’ Home. She was born May 1, 1936, in Bangor, the daughter of Forest and Florence (Taylor) Penney. Judith was a Bangor High School graduate and a life-long member of First United Methodist Church of Bangor, where she was president of the U.M.W. and a founder of RebGaKin Circle. Judith worked as a national park ranger for many years at Acadia National Park Visitors Center, where she shared her knowledge and enthusiasm for the coast of Maine, with visitors from all over the world. Here she was part of a family of friends and co-workers who shared a common respect for nature and community. Judith was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the ultimate hostess at her camp on Schoodic Lake, and her homes in Bangor and Southwest Harbor, enjoying good food and conversation. Judith lived her life embracing music, books, creativity and adventure. Living near the ocean inspired Judith to capture her experiences through many artistic pursuits. Her beautiful paintings will be a comforting reminder of how she lived and loved life. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, Charles “Craig” Steeves; and two sisters, Florence “Pat” Hughes and Margo Williams. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Kimberly and William Parsons of Hampden, Leslie and Hue Williams of Bradley, and Carol and Spencer Folsom of Acworth, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, Lindsey, Courtney, Eli, Zachary, Schyler, Spencer, Christopher, Heidi, Kimberly, Christian, Joy and Caitlyn; and five great-grandchildren, Crawford, Aiden, Cameron, Lauren and Kaya. She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews, cherished lifelong friends; and her pet, Silky. Friends may call 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at First United Methodist Church, Essex Street, Bangor, with the Rev. Dr. Randall C. Chretien, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, at a later date. If you would like to remember Judith in a special way, donations to the Christmas Giving Tree will be received at First United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.