Christine Elizabeth (Krebs) Steenwerth
- Robert D. Gray
- Jun 14
- 1 min read
6/10/25
Christine Elizabeth (Krebs) Steenwerth 2/13/1945- 6/10/2025 Graduate of Saint John the Evangelist High School and Syracuse University.
Chris worked as an illustrator for Laubach Literacy, a true
reflection of her belief in the importance of literacy and her
love of reading. She was active in the Auburn SPCA and in the
Onondaga and Cayuga County cat coalitions. She provided a
loving home to many stray cats and dogs. She was an artist who
saw beauty in nature. She painted, worked in dried flowers and
textiles.
She will be remembered by her husband of 43 years, Stephen Boulet. Her son, Jason (Lynn) Steenwerth, step-daughters, Heather (Denis) Caron, Sara (James) Lord, Michelle DeLorenzo, and eight grandchildren (Stephanie Jackson, Jeremy Caron, Kyle Bush, Olivia DeLorenzo, Sophia DeLorenzo, Elizabeth Caron, Leo Steenwerth, and Abby Steenwerth). A brother, Michael (Barb) Krebs, and a sister, Mary Fancher.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 17th from 10 am to 12 noon at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association.
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
I have known Chris for many years. I recall many pleasant afternoon BBQs with her and Steve at their house in Skaneateles. I also have fond memories of the times we got together in the Adirondacks during canoeing and camping trips. She used to stop over at my place in Binghamton while on her way to art shows in Elmira and gamely eat the Indian dinners I had cooked for her. I still have one of her beautiful wreaths made out of dry flowers up on my wall.
She was a very warm and delightful person. She will be missed. Adieu Chris.
Chris is/was always a bright light in my life. In 1981 I came to work at Laubach Literacy and Chris was the first fellow employee to welcome me. Ever since then, we've been friends. Over the many years we have shared laughter and experiences that have enriched my life with beauty, joy, and love. Chris remains in my heart always. Via Con Dios my dear friend, Chris.