Stephen Howard Van Hoozen was born January 8th, 1951 in Modesto, California to Carolyn Grace (Peabody) and Jack Ralph Van Hoozen. He passed away in Sunday, December 5th, 2021 in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 27 days. Stephen spent his childhood between Modesto, Bakersfield and Oklahoma. He attended school in Modesto where he graduated in 1969. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam conflict. Stephen obtained the rank of corporal before his discharge in 1972. After his discharge he returned to California until 1978 when he moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where he made his home. He was later married to Robin Van Hoozen on March 16, 1996. They lived in Idaho and also Reno, Nevada until a mutual agreement was reached to be friends. Stephen returned to Idaho and later to Elk City, Oklahoma in 2020 to make his home. Stephen enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the casino and aspired to be a professional poker player. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jackie Van Hoozen; one sisters, Judy Freeman and 3 nephews, Archie T. Champion, Gabe Freeman and Chris Van Hoozen. Stephen is survived by his 2 sisters, Donna Sands, Elk City, Oklahoma and Lisa Livovich, Arizona; 1 brother, Doug Van Hoozen and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. Condolences can be made online at www.classicfunerals.com