David Michael Stephen

Although we were not ready to let him go, David Stephen (Mike), 71 of Port Washington went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 30, 2024, and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Stephen; sons, Chad (Rhonda) Stephen of Newcomerstown, David Stephen of Port Washington; daughter Jodi Barron of Uhrichsville; grandchildren Kaylee (Tanner) Bardall of Freeport, Brandon Stephen of Newcomerstown, and Morgan Meyer of Uhrichsville; great grandchildren, Baylee Meyer, Rylee Meyer, Sawyer Meyer, Blake Bardall, and Baby Bardall due to arrive in October. He is survived by his brothers; Jerry (Sandra) Stephen of Newcomerstown, Bruce (Debbie) Stephen of Gnadenhutten, Randy (Jeanne) Stephen of Port Washington, Paul Stephen of Gnadenhutten, Roger Stephen of Coshocton; sisters, Bev (Steve) McComb of Port Washington and Barbie Stephen of West Lafayette; brothers-in-law, Wes Rank of Gnadenhutten and Carl DePoy of Alton, WV; sister-in-law Colleen (Dan) Kasten of Buckhannon, WV; many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and great nephews.

Mike was born in Barnesville, Ohio on January 21, 1953, to the late Wayne and Betty Stephen of Port Washington and was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Rank of Gnadenhutten and sisters-in-law, Linda DePoy of Buckhannon, WV, and Marian Stephen of Coshocton; son-in-law, Johnnie Barron of Uhrichsville.

Mike was a 1972 graduate of Indian Valley South Rebels. On May 29, 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Johnson. He worked hard to support his family, retiring from Indian Valley Local Schools after 34 years of service. Prior to that he worked full time at Alsco Anaconda and Echo Drilling simultaneously. Being the Son of a World War II veteran, Mike unapologetically loved his country and was especially patriotic. He was a quiet role model to his family who demonstrated his love for them thru his actions including caring for his special needs child. Perhaps his most notable accomplishment was that he fought and won the battle against pancreatic cancer after having been diagnosed in 1998. His favorite Bible verse was John chapter 3 verse 16.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday July 27, 2024, at 11:00AM at Port Washington Elementary School 304 E. Arch St. Port Washington, Ohio 43837. Family, friends, neighbors, and former coworkers are invited to attend.

Mike appreciated the sacrifice and commitment of the volunteer fire department and enjoyed benefit breakfast and dinners there so in lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in his name to the Delaware Valley Joint Fire District 108 W. Main St. Port Washington, Ohio 43837.  Condolences and special memories of Mike can be shared with his family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com

Heritage Cremation & Burial Society

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