December 30, 1934 - January 11, 2017 Share your Memorial with Family & Friends John Steadman Mar. 30, 1935 – Jan. 11, 2017 John Steadman, 81, of Beaverton, Oregon unexpectedly passed away at his home on January 11, 2017. John was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Patrick and Mary Steadman, sharing the caring home environment with his three siblings Edward, Patricia & Mary. John excelled in academics and athletics at both Ursuline Catholic High School and Case Western Reserve University where he earned degrees in both engineering and marketing. After graduation John moved to Michigan City, Indiana for work and soon thereafter met his wife Karen Louise (Miller) Steadman, where they were married on June 13th, 1959. John’s career in the sawmill machinery and steel foundry businesses took them to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and eventually out west to Portland, Oregon where they establish there home for the next 44 years. John balanced his hard working lifestyle with his deep passion and joy for the game of golf. He was a long time member at Columbia Edgewater Country Club and most recently played regularly at Claremont Golf Club. As a grandfather, John took great pleasure in traveling the country to support his grandchildren’s band, cheer, choir and soccer interests. John is survived by his daughter, Jean (Dan); son, Tom and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Hannah, Allison & Harrison. John is preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Mary; brother, Ed; sisters, Pat and Mary; and his wife of 38 years, Karen. John will be buried side-by-side with his wife at the Mt Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Institute for Cancer Research or the American Cancer Society.John Steadman
A funeral will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1280 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229