Steven Dale Stark, II.

Longtime resident of Ponca City, Steven Dale Stark II left this life Sunday August 13, 2023 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City after a short, but courageous battle with Cancer.

Steve was born April 29, 1971 to Cathy Hicks (Stark) and Steven Dale Stark in Winfield, KS. After the loss of his father, Steve lived multiple places until he found permanent residence with his mother and siblings in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Steve graduated from Blackwell High School in 1988 with both a diploma and as an ASE Certified Mechanic.

In 1989, Steve met the love his life, Phillian Peace. To their union she brought 2 little girls, Shealyn and Amanda. A few short years later, in 1993 their son Steven Dale Stark III was born. Unfortunately Steve lost Phillian unexpectedly in 2002 at the age of 29. 

Steve was a mechanic by trade that thoroughly enjoyed his line of work. He was always tinkering with cars and working on his side projects. He was even dubbed “Steve the Mechanic” He was employed various places in his career but notably- he worked at CarDoc in Ponca City in the 1990s Co-Owned Pioneer Clean Fuels, he also worked for Sentinel Transportation for many years before finding his work “home” at Moyer Car Care in Ponca City. 

Steve was a family man who adored his children, grand children, nieces, nephews and the multitude of adopted children that just referred to him as “pops.” Steve and Phillian always had a house full of kids that they hosted- parties, game nights, karaoke, you name it. Steve’s love for being a provider and safe space for any kid was continued in Phillian’s death. Steve was an avid OU football fan, he loved nascar, listening to music, cruising the back roads with his son, Steven- his adopted “sons “ via steven and his nephew, Michael. Steve also loved to cook on the grill and smoker. Steve was a quiet and fun man who generally loved life. 

Steve is survived by so many people that loved him- his son Steven of the home, his daughter, Shealyn and husband Bryce Fleming of Ponca City, his daughter Amanda and husband Dustin Mayo of Tonkawa, OK, his Mother Cathy Hicks of Ponca City, his long time best friend and father figure, Dale Neidig and his wife Leanne, his brother Cody Stark of Ponca City, His sister Tracey Chapman of Wichita, KS, and 2 step brothers Benny and Matt Hicks. He was also survived by His many grandchildren- Damien, Rustyn, Tyler, Jordan, Racyn, Isabella, Shyanne, Trent, Traevin, Myrackle, Reid, Waylon, Selavie,  and one great-granddaughter Pru. Steve is also survived by his extended family, mother-in-law Anita Bennett, sister and brother-in-laws Tomara and Vince Campbell, and Chasity and Travis Young. Many nieces and nephews- Brittany, Kore, Gabrielle, Cameron, Michael, Michaela, Hannah, Tiffany, Tanner, and Thristian. Many great nieces and nephews, multiple cousins, And a lot more honorary and notable family members however there just isn’t the space to list every single person that loved Steve. 

Arrangements are being handled by Stittsworth Funeral Home in Enid, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made online at stittsworthfuneralservices.com.  A Celebration of Life service is being planned for Saturday August 26th, 2023 at 6pm at Camp McFadden in Ponca City, Oklahoma as it was Steve’s wish to go Camping as soon as he as able. 

Steve is preceded in death by the love of his life, Phillian Peace Stark, his maternal and paternal grandparents, father, Steven Dale Stark, his father in law Michael Monroe Bennett, Aunt Janet Bennet VanHoesen, son in law Ryan Gardipee, and his step father Donald Hicks. 

Honorary casket barers are Michael Givens, Mitch Moyer, Larry Goodno, Troy Queen, all Moyer Car Care Employees, Tim and Dina Kleinmann, Dori and Anthony Mears, Debi and Steve Cline, Travis Fry, Hooker Steven, Brandon Bonner, Quinton Hunt, and Haskell Heady.  Remembrances may be shared online at www.stittsworthfuneralservics.com.

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