STEEPE, Ian Stewart

This was published in the following publications on 16.06.2017:
Irish Times

STEEPE, Ian Stewart June 7, 2017 in Chester aged 79 years. Loving husband to Betty, dad to Susan and David and grandad to Heidi, Freddie and Leo. Funeral Service to take place on Tuesday, July 4 at Upton United Reform Church, Chester, followed by interment at Blacon Cemetery. All enquiries to J C Clarke and Son Funeral Directors, Chester 0044 1244 370660.

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I’ve thought of Mr Steepe, as he was to me, many times over the years. I was a very confused and lost teenager. With a great love of reading and writing. He was so incredibly kind and encouraging to me. He was the one who gave me the self belief, that I could one day become a writer. Last year I published my first book. His words have always stayed with me. I so appreciated his care and support. He was that one teacher who truly stands out for me as having really inspired me. I wish I had got to thank him in person. Deborah Wilson John Mason School 1975 - 82

Deborah Wilson

3yrs

Ian taught me at Inst where he introduced us to Yeats. We persuaded him to replace the metaphysical poets with the plays of O’Casey.He was a really good teacher.

Craig Macauley

3yrs

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I have just learnt of Ian’s passing. He had a wealth of knowledge, was passionate about the English language and introduced me to the Thesaurus and was most inspiring . May he rest in peace xx Susan brown

4yrs

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Susan brown

4yrs

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I remember Mr Steepe fondly as an English teacher at John Mason School, Abingdon, in the 1970s. He inspired my love of Yeats, Joyce - and Leonard Cohen. Wendy Moore, London.

6yrs

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So sad to see this and sorry to have only learned of his passing now. I remember him as an inspirationa​l English teacher. I remember how he made us do the IT crossword and take us to the theatre. Farah Abushwesha.

7yrs

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I met Ian Steepe at a Olympic Field Hockey Clinic in 1988. He was so very kind and instructive to an inexperience​d coach. More than that he was a person of endearing qualities that I never forgot over time! Mike Kelly Jupiter FL

7yrs

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The most inspiring teacher I have ever had: he burned paper in class and asked me to write about it - today he continues to ignite my writing. A passionate and determined man that I will never forget! (Jean o'Connor - student '88-'94)

8yrs

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Patrick Keane

9yrs

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I am so sorry to hear of Ian's passing. He was an inspiring, creative and witty colleague. Much missed - Sarah Murray Drogheda Grammar School.

9yrs

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Deeply sorry to learn of Ian's death. We often met when I was Director of Poetry Ireland and we had many conversation​s. Ian had a wide knowledge of literature and a love of poetry. Rory Brennan.

9yrs

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