Stephen D. McCoy

1949 - 2012

Stephen D. McCoy obituary, 1949-2012, Katy, TX

BORN

1949

DIED

2012

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Stephen McCoy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2012.

Stephen Douglas McCoy was born on August 3rd, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. Son of Walter Douglas McCoy and Marion Lavelle McCoy, he grew up in Lubbock, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1975. He met Karen McLennan during this time and they married in 1976. His career with Phillips Petroleum began in 1975 in Borger, Texas and later took him to Norway, Indonesia, The Philippines, Colorado, and Oklahoma, and back again. He made many contributions to the safety and success of the company over an impressive 37-year career. He valued education, honesty, and hard work. He was very proud of his family who survives him: Karen McCoy, wife of 36 years; siblings Kathy Barnes, Doug McCoy, and P.K. Crisp; daughter Allison Fleshman and her husband Bobby; daughter Valerie McGrath and her husband Kevin; and two granddaughters, Megan and Julia McGrath. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by family on August 28th.

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March 24, 2013

James Gentry

Steve won my respect as a professional engineer early in my career while he was my supervisor in Oklahoma Ciy. Many of the engineering attributes I observed in him I have attempted to emulate in my career. Although it has been many years since speaking to him I will always cherish the experience of him guiding the development of a young drilling engineer. My condolence to the McCoy Family.

November 17, 2012

Allyn and Jill Risley

Dear Karen and family, We ache to imagine your loss, but find comfort in the life Steve led, his accomplishments personal and professional, the obvious love and joy shared in the McCoy family and for the strength of the next generation, so clearly seen in the photo album at Dignity Memorial. Imagining Steve's mercurial wit, he may have wished to see the fabled hearse of his college years and those pesky cockatoo's of Jakarta fame. He is with us always.

September 12, 2012

Greg Lee Chee

The world lost a great person and those that never had a chance to meet Steve surely have losted the opportunity to meet a rare person. I will forever remember the guidance that Steve past onto me over the few years. He will sorely be missed by all for his kindness, generosity and knowledge.

September 8, 2012

Kathie McCoy- Barnes

I love you, Steve. To the BEST big brother a girl could ever have. Love, Kathie

September 5, 2012

Pamela Boring, PE

Steve was my supervisor at Phillips in Odessa from 1993-1995. He was a great engineer and manager. He truly cared about the health and safety of his employees. I will always remember him with fond memories. He was a good man. Rest in peace, Steve.

September 5, 2012

Pamela Boring

Steve was my supervisor at Phillips in Odessa from 1993-1995. He was a great boss. He really cared about the well being of his employees. He was a good person and a great drilling engineer and manager. I will remember the guidance he gave me in my career forever. Rest in peace, Steve.

September 5, 2012

Ewen Marnoch

I had the pleasure of meet Steve on a number of occasions while he was visiting in the UK, a great engineer but more importantly a great man.

My deepest condolences to his family.

September 4, 2012

Has Malik

Inna lillahay wa inna ilahay rajayoon...I was so looking forward to meet you but never made it. A true gentleman and a great teacher whom I have leanred so much from.

September 2, 2012

Mike McLennan

Dear Karen, Val and Al. Words can't express our sadness in the loss of Uncle Steve. He was one of a kind and left a multitude of fond memories. It was so neat getting to live close together after being so far apart. We got to share life for a short while and then yall were off on another adventure. Watching the tears of joy roll down his cheek at the weddings showed what a large heart he tried to hide. You will be in our prayers as the days pass but the memories last. Mike, Cheri and Kimber Lea.

September 1, 2012

Mike Brannan

Steve was an excellent engineer who was always professional but had a great sense of humor. He and I ran into each other in Lowes in Katy and both of us agreed it was a rare chance meeting. I know I will miss him as will many others. Thanks Steve for your help and friendship.

August 31, 2012

IT WAS A PRIVILEDGE TO KNOW STEVE ,SHARE OUR PHILLIPS AND TECH EXPERIENCES AND GET TO WORK ON SO MANY GREAT EVENTS. WE WILL ALL MISS A TRUE CONTRIBUTER. JOHN MIHM(FRISCO ,TX)

August 31, 2012

Mary Green

August 31, 2012

Mary Green

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

August 31, 2012

Chris Pearce

My deepest condolences. I met Steve only one year ago, but he was truly inspirational and I will take his teachings with me throughout my career in this industry.

August 31, 2012

Olli Coker

Steve's legacy will live on in all of us that he touched. He taught us how to be gentlemen. He mentored us through complex problems by challenging us to think them through thorougly. And he taught us to enjoy life. We will miss you Steve; gone but not forgotten.

August 31, 2012

JIm and Lori Blankenship

So sorry we were unable to be with you today. Our heart goes out to you with your loss. What a wonderful tribute to Stephen portrayed in the video. He truly done good!

August 31, 2012

Mary Lou McLennan

Steve was a wonderful guy and good friend. He was a quiet man but one of the most intelligent men I've ever known. Such an important part of our family he was always there when you needed him. I will miss our Pepsi/Coke rivalry but every time I see a Coke can I will smile. What a wonderful husband, father and friend. I will miss him terribly.

August 31, 2012

Mary Lou McLennan

Steve was a wonderful guy and great friend. He was a quiet man but one of the most intelligent I have ever known. As part of our family he was always there whenever you needed him. I will miss our Pepsi/Coke rivalry but it will always bring a smile to my face when I see that Coke can. Great sense of humor and loving man. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. I will miss him terribly.

August 31, 2012

Alex Gunn

Deepest condolences and best wishes to his family. As a colleague in Aberdeen, I have many happy memories of working on complicated problems with Steve, his expertise and dedication to ensuring we always did the right thing was truly inspirational. But more importantly, he was a really great guy whom will be really missed.

August 31, 2012

Mike Cassidy

You had to up your game when you dealt with Steve he was "the" Professional Engineer and kept me right on many occassions.

To work with Steve was alway a pleasure and never a chore.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

August 31, 2012

Mark Oatey

Steve was a highly respected engineer - and a great guide and educator to young engineers. I was lucky to have worked with him from the UK and felt assured by his vigilance.

August 31, 2012

Neil Kiddie

Steve was a great guy and a talented engineer

August 30, 2012

Jeff Langlinais

Thank you, Steve, for all the technical help you gave me over the years. I always enjoyed dropping by your office or giving you a call and listening to your faux irritation that you had to talk "caverns" again. You'd say that your day was going well - until I called or walked in the door. And then you'd give that almost-indetectable smirk. I will miss you. We all will miss you. You were a great guy, a respected expert and a good friend.

August 30, 2012

Roberto Ceconi

We wish Steve new discoveries and exciting travel through the infinite Cosmos. We will miss him until we all reunite. We extend our sympathy to Steve's family for their loss. Steve earned his reputation through dedication, hard work and application of his intelligence for all he worked for.

Roberto & Dana Ceconi

August 30, 2012

Gene Schwall

I can still hear him, "Geno, what can I help you with". I'd tell him and then he would help. If it was a day where someone was aggravating him, he'd skip the "Geno" part and just go straight to the "what can I help you with". I'd tell him and then he would help. Never did he leave me hanging.
It would be true to say that staying with this company as I have is due largely to guys like Steve. He was consistently principled, a rare trait. He was an engineer living in the real world. He told you what he thought, not some PC version. Thanks Steve.

August 30, 2012

Elliott Hough

Very saddend to hear of Steve's passing. I didnt know Steve well, i knew him more by his reputation as a highly respected engineer and driller. I sat on a team with Steve about 20 years ago to rewrite the PPCo Well Control Manual and Steve was like a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and experience. I know he will be sorely missed and my sincere condolences to his family.

August 30, 2012

Jerry Fetters

Karen and family, What a super nice and friendly guy Steve was. I always enjoyed walking into his office and seeing that friendly smile of his. We all have our personal memories of Steve and I am sure that collectively they all identify a great person who everyone liked and will miss so much.

August 30, 2012

Steve Rigatos

Steve was an exceptional role model for me early in my career. He garnered great respect and admiration from those of us who knew him because he deserved it. My deepest sympathies to Steve's family for their loss.

August 30, 2012

Bill Chapman

I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Karen and I send our thoughts and prayers. I know Steve will be missed by many as he was such a unique man. For me he was both a friend and a great work partner.

August 30, 2012

Stan Urban

Steve was an amazing guy. Not only was he a superb mentor and engineer, he was wise, a great sounding board and had a wicked sense of humour. It was impossible to not like and respect him. He may not be with us but he will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family.

August 30, 2012

Patrick Mullens

It was a privilege to have known and worked with Steve, a highly respected engineer and all-around wonderful person. He will be greatly missed, but Steve will always be in our hearts and memories. Our prayers go out to Steve, his family and his wide universe of friends.

August 30, 2012

Kerri Hall

Steve was hugely respected within our work group. He will be sorely missed.

August 30, 2012

Rona McLennan

Incredibly sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I only ever worked with Steve via phone and e-mail, so I didn't get a chance to meet him in person unfortunately. I held the utmost respect for him and would like to pass on my sincere condolences to his family.

August 30, 2012

Ron Rundt

Steve was a great guy. He was a hard worker and a darned fine engineer. It's awful that he had to go so early. My sincerest condolences to his family. He will be missed.

August 29, 2012

bob and jacque fleshman

Thank you Steve for your wonderful daughter who has become part of our family. We know she will miss you very much.

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