Stephen James “Steve” Durall 
1945-2019
Stephen (Steve) James Durall, 74, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of April 20, 2019 while surrounded by his his entire family. Steve was born on March 24, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri to Juel and Joy Durall. After moving to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Steve attended college at Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa where he majored in accounting. Steve’s love of numbers served him well throughout his career at Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville and as a financial office for the state government in Oklahoma City.
Steve met the love of his life, Nancy Ann Wells in 1969 in Bartlesville while she was working at First National Bank and he was working at Phillips Petroleum. They married in 1970 and later had two children, a son James and later a daughter, Suzanne. They later moved to Guthrie where Steve worked for the state government in Oklahoma City. Steve remained in Guthrie where he raised his family with Nancy and where they were members of Waterloo Road Baptist Church.
Steve’s passions in life were his family, his church, baseball, and fishing. Being that he was born in Missouri, Steve was a diehard Kansas City Royals fan and followed them year in year out, regardless of how well they were doing. Steve was able to see them win two World Series, however.
Steve’s true loves in his life were his family and church. Nancy and him were married and devoted to each other for 49 years this May 2nd.. Steve adored his two children and four grandchildren, who could often be found at his house. Steve also loved his church family from Waterloo Road. Steve had many friends of all ages there, which was not uncommon because Steve always found it easy to make friends. Steve spent the last years of his life surrounded by his family, his friends, and his grandchildren.
Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Nancy, his children James Durall and his wife Christie, his daughter Suzanne Huffman and her children Lillie, Abby, Caiden, and Aleeah. He is preceded in death by his parents Juel and Joy Durall and his brother David Durall.
Funeral services will be held at Waterloo Road Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on April 24, 2019.
Dear Nancy,
I am sorry for your loss, but thankful for all the years you had together. Also, for the few years you were part of my life and for the great memories I have of Bluestem.
Love,
Brother Bob
Nancy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers!
Nancy we have known Steve and you for many years. The Lord has been so good to all of us. I know it will be very hard on you and your family now that Steve is in heaven with his Lord. It will take time but the broken heart will get better because you know where he is and that he is free from pain and suffering. I pray everyday for you and Steve and now I will continue to pray for you. If you ever need to talk please call for I know your pain. I pray the Lord wrap his arms around you and your family and give your heart peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are for you and the family. Your life with Steve was blessed I am sure.
My heartfelt condolences to all who are mourning the death of Mr. Durall. May God continue to sustain you and to help you (Psalm 34:18). May His promises give you hope and bring you comfort (Hosea 13:14; Psalm 37:11, 29, 39).
Dearest Nancy,
The love that you and Steve had for each other was immeasurable. That was evident by the way you raised your children, spent leisure time together. My Family and I will pray for you and Yours. Steve was a good man, with strong faith. Be Bless!
Rick Myers and Family.
James and family-
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are glad to have met Steve and see the love he had for his family and community.