Linda Stark

Linda R. Stark passed away at 9:15am on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at her home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She left this life peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side. Linda fought a courageous battle against cancer for nearly two years, and though her fight was a difficult one, she never failed to meet it with a positive attitude and spirit. Linda is survived by her husband of nearly nineteen years, Kevin W. Stark. She is also survived by her daughter, Holly Morris, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and two grandchildren, Sierra and Briar Morris. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her son Brian Morris. Linda was born on October 9, 1946 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Cecil and Nadine Hogue. Her family moved to Pauls Valley when she was a young child and she attended all twelve years of school in Pauls Valley, graduating in 1965. Linda worked for the Pauls Valley School system since 1981. She worked in special education and later, the After School Program. She had the opportunity to work with many wonderful people in the school system and she enjoyed her job very much. Linda was also an integral part of making the Toy & Action Figure Museum a reality for Pauls Valley and spent many volunteer hours helping build the place. She spent many hours working alongside her husband, Kevin, and many others, to make the museum a place that would attract people to Pauls Valley. Linda was a loving and devoted wife and helped Kevin in his many creative endeavors. Having initially worked on the business side of Kevin’s work, she later became part of the creative process by helping develop characters and storylines for his Geezer Comics line. Linda was very proud of her first story credit and looked forward to many more. Linda was very close to her daughter, Holly, and was very proud of her accomplishments and independence. Linda and Holly had many things in common and enjoyed each other tremendously. Linda was even happy with Holly’s choice of a “significant other,” Mike Finucan, and he was also present when she passed away. Though Linda loved many people, she especially had a fondness for her two wiener dogs, Chester and Harry. They were the light of her life and brought her great joy on a daily basis. They will miss their mother very much. Linda’s outgoing personality and wonderful sense of humor made her very popular with many people. Together, she and Kevin had many friends around the world. She touched many lives and her bright spirit shone even up until the last moments of her life. Even given her situation, she was still able to muster a smile towards the end. There will be a memorial service held at 4:00pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Bosa Community Center, 207 Bosa Avenue in Pauls Valley under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to www.woosterfuneralhomes.com

Linda Stark

October 9, 1946 - May 2, 2010