History & Staff

Steve Mowery Owner

Steve Mowery is the owner of Mowery Funeral Service and is an Oklahoma licensed funeral director and embalmer. He and his family are lifelong residents of Owasso. He is a 1980 graduate of Owasso High School and a 1983 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral service. His father John Mowery started Mowery Funeral Service in 1981 and Steve joined him in 1985. He and his wife Renee have two children, Brooke Mowery and Grant Mowery. Steve is involved in a variety of community activities and is also the Voice of the Owasso Rams, broadcasting Owasso High School football, basketball, and baseball. He frequently serves as emcee to local events including sports banquets and the annual Chamber of Commerce luncheon among others. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, and the Owasso Chamber of Commerce. He is a Past President of the American Heart Association, Past President of the Owasso Lion’s Club, and Past President of the Owasso Quarterback Club. It has been the longtime philosophy of Mowery Funeral Service and its staff to provide the families of Owasso and surrounding communities with the highest level of quality service and care possible.

Grant Mowery Funeral Director

Grant is an Owasso native and son of owner, Steve Mowery. He spent most his summers as a child working with Steve. After graduating from Owasso High School in 2008 he went on to pursue his Mortuary Science education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Grant graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Funeral Service Degree in December of 2012. After graduation he moved back to Owasso and started his career as a Funeral Director and Embalmer full time. Grant has enjoyed being back and getting to work with his dad and help others through what is most definitely the toughest trials of their lives. He is married to his wife, Ciara, and they currently attend Life Church Owasso.

Angie Hamel Funeral Director

Angie is a native of Skiatook, Oklahoma and a 1987 graduate of Skiatook High School. After high school she went on to pursue her Mortuary Science education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Angie graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Funeral Service in July 2003. She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Oklahoma. Angie is married to her husband Scott have 2 children, Cameron and Mackenzie. Angie’s hobbies include obedience training and spending time with her 3 German Shepherds.

Tara Lewis Office Manager

Tara is a long time resident of Owasso, Oklahoma. She graduated from Owasso High School in 2008. Tara is married to her husband, Trent, of 4 years and has one son, Theo. Tara is a member of First Baptist Church of Owasso. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, crafting and baking. Tara strives to help families through compassion and care.

Mary Poplin Visitation Staff

Leonard Pirtle Funeral Assistant and Staff Pastor

Leonard, "Lenny" to many, is a Tulsa Native and a graduate of the Tulsa Central Class of 1966. While a student at Welch College in Nashville, Tennessee, he met and married Carolyn (Bullard) Pirtle with whom they celebrated their Golden Anniversary in June of 2018. After a brief, but wonderful ministry in southern Georgia, they arrived in Owasso in early January of 1973 and began a 44 year ministry at Rejoice Church. After stepping down from pastoral ministry, the Pirtle's now reside in rural Creek County. During his time at Rejoice, the relocation of the church and the starting of Rejoice Christian School were highlights. Now, along with supply and interim preaching, assisting Mowery Funeral Service rounds out his time (as much as a retired man would want). The most rewarding time is spent in playing with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Carolyn were honored with being named Mr. and Mrs. Trail Days in 2009. The "Trails End" was a great place to live and raise our families!

Leslie Schlomann Visitation Staff and Hair Stylist