Steve L. Durbin

Steven L. Durbin passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the age of 69. He passed with his loving wife Sharon, and his son, Jeff by his side. Steve was born to Eldon H. and MaeDee (Boston) Durbin on April 14,1950 in Perryton,Texas. Steve was raised in Beaver, Oklahoma, where at an early age he was given his independence, and in his words said he probably took more than he should’ve. After graduating high school Steve furthered his education by earning a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy at Southwestern College in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Which is now known as Southwestern Oklahoma University. Steve married his first wife while in college and after graduating he struggled with the decision on where to settle his family. He was relieved when he was able to make the decision to settle down and work at Kingsolver Pharmacy in Garnett, Kansas. A few years passed and Steve divorced his first wife and became a single dad to his two elementary school aged boys. Time went on and after the boys graduated high school, Steve relocated to Grove to work as a Pharmacist for Wal-Mart. While working for Wal-Mart Steve met and married the love of his life, Sharon. They were together for 25 years and took pride in raising Sharon’s two young children. He enjoyed 22 and a half great years in his profession but due to a failure on behalf of Wal-Mart management, Steve made his final decision to retire in April of 2015. Steve had integrity and always did the right thing even when no one was looking. So, when Wal-mart was trying to force him to give a “shot” that he felt required a nursing degree, Steve just couldn’t stand for it. Steve enjoyed spending his time at home with his family and living life leisurely. Steve is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon, his sons, Jeffrey Durbin and wife, Stefanie, their daughters, Harley and Josie, and Andrew Durbin, his step children, Zachary Franklin, and Ashleigh Hillian and husband, DK along with their two children, Annyston and Daylen. The family will accept visitors from 5-7pm on Tuesday, March 24 with funeral services being held on Wednesday, March 25 at 2pm, both at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service in Grove, Oklahoma.

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Steve L. Durbin

April 14, 1950 - March 20, 2020