Steven L. Williams

YUKON - Steven L. Williams, 76, of Yukon, OK, died Feb. 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Stillwater, OK, on June 11, 1946, the son of the late Cecil E. Williams and Anna Mae Williams. On May 20, 1972, he married Kathy (Hudson) Williams. Steve enjoyed motorcycle racing, sky diving, scuba diving, and studying history and languages. He and his wife enjoyed international travel which included annual trips to Zihuatanejo, MX. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Mark E. Williams, and sister-in-law Karen Hudson Page. He is survived by wife, Kathy, two sisters, Pamela Bauer (Patrick) and Cynthia Tackwell (Steven), numerous beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and wonderful friends. Steve graduated from Ponca City High School in 1964 and from Oklahoma State University in 1972 with degrees in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering. He held various engineering positions, he was VP and General Manager of Ted Davis Yamaha, and he was a Manufacturing Engineer for Balon Corporation from which he retired after 30 years in 2010. Steve was an Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow; member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers; and served in the Army Reserves. A visitation and video presentation for Steve will be held on Thurs., Mar. 2 at 10 a.m. to noon at Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel located at 1500 W. Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK. A public Graveside Service officiated by Tracy Wilson will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by Military Honors at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 4302 N Hwy 81, Duncan, OK. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to OMRF for IgG4-RD research or Integris Hospice. Online condolences may be signed at www.yandafuneral. com.