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Faye Steckly, born October 29, 1927 entered into rest November 8th 2023. She was the 4th child of Perry and Beatrice Stowe. Even in tragic depression years her parents were inventors of a “spoil program.” They saw their children had music lessons, a play house in the backyard and celebrations to make every holiday in the year a happy family occasion. At 21 she married her lifetime love, Max Steckly. Her sister, Harriett had arranged a blind date with a tall, handsome young man in her office. Faye discovered that she and Max shared the same dreams and hopes of an enduring marriage and family values based on Christian principals passed on to them by both his parents, Moses and Ethel Steckly and her parents. Max and Faye had 3 children: their dear son, Donald, who died June 18 1989, and their beloved surviving children: son, David and his wife Brenda; and daughter Susan Mitchell. God’s blessings followed with grandchildren Amanda and Max Steckly and Rebecca, Ryan, Matthew and Michael Mitchell. Faye was Continuity Director at Thomas F Conroy Advertising. She wrote and appeared in television commercials for various San Antonio businesses. She also wrote musical advertising “jingles” for several companies. She represented the agency as a broadcaster in Washington, D.C. attending a luncheon at the Philippine Embassy and at the White House with President Harry Truman and Mrs. Truman. Eventually she became a partner in the firm of Fraser, Wiggins, Collins and Steckly Advertising. Her husband, Max was a co-founder of McInroy Refrigeration Company, Inc. When Mr. McInroy passed away, Faye left the advertising partnership and worked side by side with Max for the next 23 years. Following Max’s death she continued to operate the business for another 10 years until she closed the Corporation in June of 1999. It was their ritual on days when Faye would leave the office early and Max would follow later for him to telephone home and leave a message. He would say, “It’s quittin’ time honey and I’m comin’ home.” Graveside services will be held Monday November 13th at 11:00. Burial will be at San Fernando Cemetery #3. She will laid to rest beside her dear husband Max and son Don.

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Faye Jacqueline Steckly

October 29, 1927 - November 8, 2023