June 12, 1951 - December 21, 2023
A life well lived filled with many adventures.
Carol Diane Steedman was born in Lethbridge Alberta on June 12th, 1951. She was born to Arlowene and Joseph Steedman. Carol attended Lord Beaverbrook High School in Calgary and then went to U of A in Edmonton for a BSc in Home Econmics in 1972. After short interlude of travel and adventure returned to complete her MSc in Food Science in 1977.
Carol taught others at U of A, U of Guelph, and BCIT in Burnaby, BC. Most of her career was associated with food in one aspect or another. She was responsible for the commissioning of kitchen facilities. Worked in food quality control and food service management. Carol had a special place in her heart for dogs, Irish Setters in particular, but had an elephant collection second to none. She liked a whole array of activities but one stood out TaiChi. She loved camping, enjoyed bike riding and golf.
Retired, built a house in Halfmoon Bay and moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2010 with her husband Ron. Soon after, joined CFUW-SC where she participated in book club, wine tasting group and travel group but was most interested in the Bursury set up help young women to achieve their educational aspirations.
As mentioned, TaiChi and the Sechelt garden club kept her in touch with the community. Carol also volunteered as a Travel Ambassador on BC ferries during the summer. She is survived by the love of her life, Ron Pawliuk, two step-daughters, LeighAnn (Tim), Andrea (Roger) and three grandkids, Liam, Jared and Hailey. Can't forget her beloved golden retriever, Sasha.
No service by request, but take a deep breath of clean Sunshine Coast air or stroll through the forest to remember her and donate to the Sunshine Coast Hospice.
