Monday, October 17, 2011

Obituary for Stephen Newby


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
  • Tuesday October 18th 2011  4:00pm - 8:00pm

Service Information

  • Wednesday October 19th 2011 11:00am
     
  • Location
    South Colonial Chapel
    6934 S. Western Avenue
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Officiating: Mark Ruff

Interment Information

Heritage Burial Park
4000 S.W. 119th
Oklahoma City, OK

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