In Loving Memory Of
H. Walter Stark
H. Walter Stark, of Pauls Valley was born in Colorado
Springs, Colorado to Harlin Walter Stark Sr. and Lucy Victoria Stark. He
passed away July 2, 2008 at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
Walter was in Kiwanis for 52 years and served as Kiwanis International
Lieutenant Governor and Kiwanis President. He was an active civic
leader, always there when anything needed to be done from flipping
pancakes to popping popcorn for 4th of July Festivities. Walter was a
member of First Christian Church for 52 years. He served as Chairman of
the Board, taught Sunday School, was a Deacon & Elder and served on the
Board of Directors for Texoma Christian Camp at Lake Texoma. He helped
design the camp grounds. Walter was a rancher, architect, life insurance
agent and father of 4 multi talented children. He served in the U. S.
Navy during World War II. Walter had lived in Pauls Valley since 1956.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Kelly Stark; his mother,
Lucy Stark; and sister, Lucille Fields.
Survived by his daughter, Chesca Stark Baily and husband Dan, of Norman;
3 sons, Kelly Lee Stark and wife LaDonna; Kevin Walter Stark and wife
Linda, all of Pauls Valley; and Kerry Alan Stark and wife Barrie of
Wenonah, New Jersey; 5 grandchildren, Holly Morris of Cincinatti, Ohio;
Patrick Stark of Seattle, Wasington; Alicia Stark of Norman; Cameron
Nathan & Mackenzie Baily of Xian, China; and Danielle Baily of Norman;
sister, Betty Hughes of Washington, D.C.; brother, Richard Stark of
Gainesville, Texas; as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
Memorial may be sent to: Texoma Christian Camp at 4558 Texoma
Christian Camp Road in Kingston, Ok. 73439.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 10:30 am at
Stufflebean Chapel of Remembrance officiated by Rev. Robin Spurling and
Rev. Clifford Farrester. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery under
the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home.
