Harold Von Stephens' Obituary
HAROLD VON STEPHENS (NOVEMBER 1938 – APRIL 2018)On November 17, 1938, Harold Von Stephens was born to Mace and Edith Stephens at St. John hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the first of two childrenHarold was a graduate of Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and then enlisted in the Marine Corp. Married to Vera Martinez on May 5, 1960 where they began a beautiful life together.Harold was preceded in death by his mother, father and daughter Cynthia Rene Stephens.He leaves his cherished memory to his wife, Vera Stephens, his daughters Kayln Stephens Hogner, Debbie Evans and Kathy Nees; his granddaughters Randi Nees, Danielle Nees, Morgan Hogner and Grace Evans; sister and brother –in –law Sandra and Joe Farney; two nephews, Joe and Stephen Farney.He will always be remembered with love and gratitude. HAROLD VON STEPHENS(Nov. 17, 1938—April 23, 2018)Harold Von was the name given on November 17, 1938As a little boy was born to Mace & Edith on that very daySt. John Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the place you seeThere was happiness, I am sure, for all the familyThen you became Big Brother on December 5th, 1943When you got a little sister and they named her SandyYou watched after her patiently day after dayEven at times, I am sure, when you wanted to say “no way”!To Lowell and then Central High, many years you spentLearning what you were supposed to and off you wentDuring those years you became known as “Johnny”Cause that was the name you liked and wanted to beOff to the Marines you decided to go with a flairFor a while, you spent your days and nights with a disciplined airIn the midst of it all, you met the girl of your lifeVera was her name and she became your wifeYou had 4 great girls and to Sandy came 2 strong boysAnd we’ve watched them all grow up and give up their toysOne precious soul, Cindy, lost to an auto accidentBut we know, to Heaven, her Spirit and Soul wentVera, Kayln, Debbie, Kathy…all carry on with easeYour family keeps growing and it’s wonderful to seeHow God has blessed you and Vera with terrific ladiesThen added Randi, Danielle, Morgan and Grace with a breezeNow, we send you on to Heaven with love, ready for your final restYou have certainly left us memories and have passed life’s test!
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