A Memorial Service for Steven “Stevie” Anthony McDonald, age 57, will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Grace World Outreach Center.  No ties please, only “Stevie attire”.  Remember it’s for him.  Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory. 

      He was born to Troy and Catherine McDonald on October 17, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and went home to be with his Lord Friday, May 15, 2009, in Enid after a battle with liver cancer.

      Steve came to Enid as a child and lived here most of his life.  As a young man he joined the U.S. Army and went to Viet Nam from 1969 – 1971.  In 1984, after many years of drug and alcohol abuse, he entered into Valley Hope in Cushing.  Always giving God the credit, he never took a drink or drugs again.  It was also at that point, he was able to start a long loving relationship with his wonderful daughter Nicole.  He and Carolyn married on October 1, 1985 after the death of her first husband.  He loved and raised her young children as though they were his own and became part of their biological father’s (Johnny Long) family as a brother.  It was at that time he entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and never turned back.  For Steve, things were, “all the way or nothing”.  He was totally dedicated to serving Christ.  In 1991, at the urging of God and Carolyn, he moved his family to Sitka, Alaska for 4 years, and then to Ketchikan, Alaska, where he worked as a commercial fisherman and then a drug and alcohol abuse counselor for youth and adults.  He was also instrumental in the starting of several churches there in Alaska.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved to be in the mountains.  Never finishing high school, he received his GED in 2003.  After 14 years in beautiful Alaska, he and his wife moved back to Enid to care for his mother.  This move gave them the opportunity to purchase another Harley Davidson.  There was not enough roadway in Ketchikan for long rides, so he and Carolyn promised themselves that would be one of their compensations for leaving Alaska.  It also gave him the opportunity to be around their children and grandchildren whom he taught all about wading in the creek, ruining their clothes with mud, and catching tadpoles, snakes and armadillos.  He had always hoped to move back to Alaska, the land he loved, but soon after their move to OK, he became ill and eventually had to quit his work as a handyman, tree trimmer and lawn man.  Although, before becoming too ill, he and Carolyn had the opportunity to take a Harley trip to Nashville.  He also traveled to Kenya, Africa, and he and Carolyn traveled to China and North Korea.  He went on a mission trip to Homa, LA after Hurricane Katrina to help there.  He sought to, and succeeded in raising their children in the things of the Lord whom he loved more than anything.  He was active in Grace World Outreach as a member of the worship team.  Steve was a passionate lover of music and dance.  He will surely be remembered for his sincere love for people.  His goal was to make sure everyone he came into contact with heard the Gospel.

     He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home; his mother, Catherine A. Clarke of Grand Rapids, MI; two brothers, Barry of Jacksonville, Ark, and Charles of Alva; one sister, Cathy Byerly of Grand Rapids, MI; two step sisters, Sheila Johnston of Enid, and Connie Mornahinveg of Baton Rouge, LA;  He is also survived by his daughter Nicole Campbell and husband Troy of Enid; daughter Chace Saumell of Providance Village, TX; and son John Michael Long and wife Stephanie of Enid; five grandchildren, Felicity Welch, Zoe and Trent Saumell, Chloe and David Campbell, and several nieces and nephews.  Steve also had many spiritual children and family from all over the world. 

     Steve was preceded in death by his father Troy, step-brother Craig Clarke, and his beloved grandma, Sara Lacy.

     Memorials may be made to Grace World Outreach Center, 2502 W. Elm, Enid, OK   73703.