Stephen Joseph Gifford

Birth date: Jun 7, 1957 Death date: Jan 4, 2026

Stephen Joseph Gifford, age 68, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life Sunday, January 04, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born June 07, 1957 to Walter Joseph and Doris Eugenia (Jones) Read Obituary

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Mico Gelon

20h ago

“Dear judith,

I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May God, in His infinite mercy and love, comfort your heart and give you and your family the strength to endure this great sorrow.

I pray that the Lord grants eternal rest to the departed soul and welcomes them into His heavenly kingdom, where there is no pain or suffering. May His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind, and may His presence bring you comfort in every moment of grief.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with His love, uplift your spirit, and give you hope and courage in the days ahead.

With deepest sympathy and prayers.
I'm MANIRADUHA

Katya Oakes

10w ago

Steve was not only our neighbor but a great friend. He was always there for my family if we ever had a need. Steve and Judy supported my family through two deployments in the last nine years and have always been so kind and helpful. We are blessed to know the Gifford’s. Not only are we next door neighbors but Steve and my Husband both worked for the Tulsa Police Department at the same time. Before retirement from TPD, Steve did several ride a longs with my husband and we are thankful to have had those opportunities. From mowing our lawn when life got too busy, helping me figure out strange noises in my house when my husband was gone or just telling our children good morning and to have a great day at school as Steve got home from work, he played an important role in our lives. Steve always went above what was ever expected of him. Steve was selfless which is why he made a great Marine and Police Officer. He was born to serve others and he fulfilled that. Steve Gifford, a very great man, a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, son and friend, he will be missed so much. Thank you Judy for marrying a wonderful person, we are so blessed to know you both. The love you and Steve shared did not go unnoticed and is something we admire.

The Oakes Family

Anonymous

10w ago

Sent a Beautiful in Blue to the Gifford family.

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The Dyer Family

10w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Stephen.

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Brittany Moody

10w ago

To go the distance, be patient and persevere. Even after a full shift at work, Steve went on runs with me at 1030 pm while I was preparing to leave for basic military training. While I could out sprint him, I struggled to maintain the distance he pushed himself to run. I was better off for the training he did with me, for the long runs and overcoming the mental battle to push through the hard times to experience the results of completing the run and knowing you can do hard things.

Brittany Moody

10w ago

Steve helped take care of my son, age 3 at the time, for 3 weeks while I was on a military trip. I love this picture taken at their church for the way it shows his faith in God and happiness in being there, his protection and love for my son in holding his hand, and the example he set for my son being excited to be there.