Stephen D. Newby, age 61, departed this mortal realm Friday October 14,
2011. He died unexpectedly at home in his sleep after a brief illness.
Steve was born July 29, 1950 in Dodge City, Kansas to Sidney and Mary
Newby. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Vicki Newby, two
children and their spouses, Kiamichi and Barry Bray, and Sid and
Anneliese Newby, a step-daughter and husband, Misty Miller and Brendan
O’Connor, step-son Michael Miller; ten grandchildren, Devin, Isabella,
Christian and Kaiden Bray, Lakota, Quincy and Loralei Newby, Leilani and
Jacinda Young-Miller, and Mira Miller-O’Connor. He also leaves behind
sister, Rebecca Mallett, ex-wife and mother of his surviving children,
Dorothy Newby, and many other family members, loved ones and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Heather from his
first marriage. Steve was extraordinarily capable in many things. A
selfless, compassionate brilliant man with a great sense of humor, he
loved his family above all else. He’d say he “made sawdust” but was a
master carpenter. Meticulous and exacting, his credits include
remodeling, restoring and renovating homes, buildings and offices in
such places as Wyoming, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, Texas and Oklahoma.
He spent the last seventeen years of his life in a worldwide service fellowship sharing his
experience, strength, and hope with thousands of friends. He was a
profound inspiration to so many, as well as quite a card. Never a dull
moment with Steve! He will be sorely missed.
Visitation Times:
Monday October 17th 2011
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Interment Information
Heritage Burial Park
4000 S.W. 119th
Oklahoma City, OK
