Obituary of David A. Steelman

David Anthony Steelman, 54, of Vineland, left this Earth to join his late father, Edward on October 24, 2016, due to complications of Cancer. David served four years in the US Air Force after he graduated from Vineland High School in 1980. he also served in the national Guard in the US Army. After his discharge from the Air Force he worked for I.L.C. in Dover, DE making prototypes of Space equipment for the astronauts ,such as gloves worn by them. he also tested the comfort and flexibility of the space uniforms for astronaut, Cathy Thoton, who flew the "Hubble"spacecraft in 1993. David will be remembered as the artist who created the totem pole that stood for 10 years at his parent's home on Spring Road, in Vineland. his ecletic body of art includes wood carvings, sculptures in varios media, painntings and drawings. he created clever cartoon strips and imaginative stories as well. David's interest in all manner of artisitc items lead him tho creat wooden bases for two large concrete pieces give to the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society. They stand on the ground floor of the museum. Because of this interest, in lieu of flowers anyone who wishes to may leace a contribution for restoration of VHAS' art pieces in David's memory.