Steven Charles Harmon was born on November 3, 1953 in Ulysses, KS to Charles and Betty (Kratzer) Harmon, and died at his home in Blackwell, OK on March 5, surrounded by those he loved the most.

Steve spent the first five years of his life in Ulysses and then their family moved to Cheney, KS where he spent his childhood and graduated with honors from Cheney High School. Steve went on to attend Wichita State University where he studied premed. In 1974 he received and accepted a job offer with Cities Service Oil Company in Hutchison, KS. He spent the next 27 years working for the oil and gas industry working in Hutchinson, KS, Ulysses, KS, Blackwell, OK and LeFors, TX.

After his oil and gas career, Steve went back to school and became a Certified Respiratory Therapist. This job was like a “calling” to him. He spent the next 10 years working at Integris Bass Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma before his declining health forced him to retire.

In 1975, he married Marilyn (Walker) Harmon in Okemah, Oklahoma. Their 46-year marriage took them on many adventures which appeased Steve’s love of traveling and learning new things. In 1979, the absolute best thing that ever happened to Steve happened. His son, Derek Walker Harmon was born. Steve spent the next 42 years of his life teaching and enjoying watching Derek grow up. He spent most all of his vacations and drove thousands of miles to be with Derek. Some of Steve’s fondest memories are of Derek and him doing Boy Scout projects, especially camping and doing outdoor activities. Steve never stopped learning and was always teaching a lesson anytime he had someone to listen.

He saw life in so many dimensions. When he looked at a tree, he didn’t just see a tree, he would see a Magnolia tree with fragrant flowers on it. When he saw a bird, it wouldn’t just be a bird, it would be the specific type of bird and he would know what that bird’s habitat was.

Steve was always the “smartest man in the room” but he was quiet and reserved. He’d come home from a party or event and would know more about everyone there.

Proceeded in death by his parents Charles and Betty Harmon, Steve is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home. One son, Derek Harmon of Blackwell. Two grandchildren Khloe Yocham and Jarek Mies of Blackwell.Two brothers and their wives: Kelly and Mary Ann Harmon of Garden lain, KS and Rev. Tom and Arleta Harmon of Wichita, KS. Three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law Sharon and Norman Richard of Towanda, KS; Glinna and Tom Fleming of Locust Grove; and Brenda Simmons of Tulsa, OK.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10 at Top of Oklahoma Museum, 303 South Main in Blackwell, OK from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Memorial donations can be made out to the Blackwell Fire Department.

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