Steven William Wang

Steven William Wang, 68, of Oologah, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2026. Born on June 28, 1958, in Bridgeport, Texas, Steven lived a life centered around his family, faith, career, and the simple pleasures he enjoyed most. Steven married his wife, Teresa Lynne (Vanderford) Wang, on March 5, 1983, in Chanute, Kansas. Together they shared more than 43 years of marriage, building a loving family and creating a lifetime of cherished memories. A graduate of Clay Center Community High School in Kansas, Class of 1976, Steven went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Science and Business from Emporia State University in 1982. He spent his professional career as a Systems Analyst, working for Amoco Corporate, BP Amoco, PriceWaterHouseCoopers, IBM, and Concentrix. Steven was baptized at Oologah First Baptist Church and was a devoted member of Life Church Owasso for the past 13 years. When he wasn't working, Steven could often be found doing the things he loved most: fishing, riding his RZR, checking on his cattle and chickens, and supporting Oologah athletics. He and Teresa could be found sitting in their reserved front row seats at Oologah basketball games for the past 30 years, cheering on their community and the athletes they loved to support. Above all else, Steven cherished his family. He loved being a father and a Papa more than anything. As a proud girl dad, he embraced every adventure that came with raising three daughters. You could often find him having his hair done, attending an impromptu fashion show, or outside throwing a ball around and making memories with his girls. Later in life, he found the same joy in being Papa to his grandchildren. They spent countless hours riding in the RZR, "hiking" near the pond, and listening to their Papa teach them about the outdoors he loved so much. They brought him immeasurable happiness, and he treasured every moment spent with them. The memories they created together will be cherished forever. Steven is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynne Wang; his daughters, Jessica Knott (Ty Knott), Jenese Wang (Nick Temple), and Jayci Evans (Kollin Evans); his grandchildren, Karter Knott, Gavin Brown, Holland Evans, and Hayes Evans, all of Oologah; his brother, Russell Wang and wife, Kayla Wang, of Clay Center, Kansas; his father-in-law, Ray Vanderford and wife, Pat Vanderford, of Chanute, Kansas; his sister-in-law, Sherri Bagshaw and husband, Craig Bagshaw, of Kingsville, Missouri; his brother-in-law, Bob Vanderford and wife, Brenda Vanderford, of Princeton, Kansas; along with many other extended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Dorothy Wang; his brother, Roger Wang; his brother-in-law, Rick Vanderford; and his nephew, Cory Wang. Steven will be remembered for his unwavering love of family, his dedication to those around him, his strong faith, his connection to his community, and the joy he found in being a husband, father, and "Papa." Though he is no longer with us, the memories he created and the love he shared will remain in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

Steven William Wang

June 28, 1958 - September 12, 2026