Roll Call Tribute
Steele Nixon '43 July 13, 2018 1:26 PM updated: July 13, 2018 1:31 PM
Klein Funeral Home - Tomball obituary
1400 West Main
Tomball, Texas 77375
(281) 351-7233
Steele Harry Nixon
December 5, 1920 - July 10, 2018
Mr. Nixon was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 5, 1920 to Harry Zachary and Fotine Nickolao Costopoulos Nixon and passed away on July 10, 2018 in Tomball, Texas. He was a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. He was preceded in death by his wife Gabrielle Nixon, daughter Mary L. Nixon , son Edward Z. Nixon and brother Achilles Nixon. He is survived by his children Paul C. Nixon and wife Sue, Sarah Roberts, Claire Hess, Emily Cook and husband Matt, Madeleine Mahar and husband Matt, Steele H. Nixon, Jr. and Amy Holquin and husband Gabe; 11 Grandchildren and other family and friends.
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Published in Houston Chronicle on July 15, 2018
Steele Nixon
Steele H. Nixon
1920-2018
Steele H. Nixon (December 5, 1920 - July 10, 2018), died peacefully at the age of 97 after a long, courageous battle with old age. He was preceded in death by his wife Gabrielle, daughter Mary, son Ned, brother Achilles, and uncle and benefactor Mike Coston. He is survived by his children: Sarah, Paul (Sue), Claire (Danny), Emily (Matt), Madeleine (Matt), Steele, Jr. (Donna), and Amy (Gabe); grandchildren Charley, Gabe, Alexandra, Sophie, Katie, Joe, Alan, Anna, Sydney, Caroline, Tom, Alex, and Macy; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law Connie, and nephews John and Michael.
He began his mechanical engineering studies at Texas A & M University with the class of 1943. After serving his country in WWII, he completed his degree and graduated with the class of 1947. He spent his entire professional career with Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, first on the Pennsylvania pipeline, then in Shreveport for many years and, ultimately, in Houston.
Always a student, his guiding principles were learned from Nature: plant seeds and nurture them as they grow to fruition. He will be remembered for cultivating beauty through gardening and relationships through bargain hunting. He also enjoyed music, dancing, and playing bridge with friends and was distinguished by the depth and authenticity of his kindness and sense of propriety. A methodical and precise conversationalist, he rewarded those who listened patiently with intricate, novel knowledge and enduring singular insights, for after all, "He was the most interesting man in the world."
Relatives and friends are invited to share in the celebration of Steele's life. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, July 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Christian Church, 7202 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77379. A funeral service will be held at the church Monday morning, July 16, at 10:00 am, followed by a graveside burial at Klein Memorial Park Cemetery, 32509 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362. A reception will follow at The Heritage Tomball Senior Living facility at 1221 Graham Drive, Tomball, Texas 77375.
At the request of his family, in lieu of flowers, please plant a pear tree for future generations because, in the words of Steele, "There's always more to the story, and the rest remains to be seen."
Funeral Home
Klein Funeral Home - Tomball
1400 West Main Tomball, TX 77375
281-351-7233
1400 West Main
Tomball, Texas 77375
(281) 351-7233
Steele Harry Nixon
December 5, 1920 - July 10, 2018
Mr. Nixon was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 5, 1920 to Harry Zachary and Fotine Nickolao Costopoulos Nixon and passed away on July 10, 2018 in Tomball, Texas. He was a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. He was preceded in death by his wife Gabrielle Nixon, daughter Mary L. Nixon , son Edward Z. Nixon and brother Achilles Nixon. He is survived by his children Paul C. Nixon and wife Sue, Sarah Roberts, Claire Hess, Emily Cook and husband Matt, Madeleine Mahar and husband Matt, Steele H. Nixon, Jr. and Amy Holquin and husband Gabe; 11 Grandchildren and other family and friends.
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Published in Houston Chronicle on July 15, 2018
Steele Nixon
Steele H. Nixon
1920-2018
Steele H. Nixon (December 5, 1920 - July 10, 2018), died peacefully at the age of 97 after a long, courageous battle with old age. He was preceded in death by his wife Gabrielle, daughter Mary, son Ned, brother Achilles, and uncle and benefactor Mike Coston. He is survived by his children: Sarah, Paul (Sue), Claire (Danny), Emily (Matt), Madeleine (Matt), Steele, Jr. (Donna), and Amy (Gabe); grandchildren Charley, Gabe, Alexandra, Sophie, Katie, Joe, Alan, Anna, Sydney, Caroline, Tom, Alex, and Macy; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law Connie, and nephews John and Michael.
He began his mechanical engineering studies at Texas A & M University with the class of 1943. After serving his country in WWII, he completed his degree and graduated with the class of 1947. He spent his entire professional career with Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, first on the Pennsylvania pipeline, then in Shreveport for many years and, ultimately, in Houston.
Always a student, his guiding principles were learned from Nature: plant seeds and nurture them as they grow to fruition. He will be remembered for cultivating beauty through gardening and relationships through bargain hunting. He also enjoyed music, dancing, and playing bridge with friends and was distinguished by the depth and authenticity of his kindness and sense of propriety. A methodical and precise conversationalist, he rewarded those who listened patiently with intricate, novel knowledge and enduring singular insights, for after all, "He was the most interesting man in the world."
Relatives and friends are invited to share in the celebration of Steele's life. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, July 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Christian Church, 7202 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77379. A funeral service will be held at the church Monday morning, July 16, at 10:00 am, followed by a graveside burial at Klein Memorial Park Cemetery, 32509 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362. A reception will follow at The Heritage Tomball Senior Living facility at 1221 Graham Drive, Tomball, Texas 77375.
At the request of his family, in lieu of flowers, please plant a pear tree for future generations because, in the words of Steele, "There's always more to the story, and the rest remains to be seen."
Funeral Home
Klein Funeral Home - Tomball
1400 West Main Tomball, TX 77375
281-351-7233
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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