Stephen's obituary
Stephen Gerald Heering was born on April 23, 1970 in Houston, Texas. Stephen was called to heaven on June 24, 2024. Stephen was an easy going, loving, and caring child who loved to take anything apart and put it back together. Stephen never knew a stranger from an early age. Growing up, Stephen loved to go fishing and being near the water with his family. Stephen grew up in Magnolia and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1989. After high school, Stephen attended Texas State Technical Institute where he received his diesel mechanic license. Stephen worked at Texas Star Propane where he was known for his hard work and friendly disposition.
Stephen’s son, Tyler Scott Heering, was born on January 29, 1995. Stephen and Tyler enjoyed spending time together on the road and fishing. Stephen loved his son and was proud of the husband and father he was. Stephen especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren.
Stephen met his wife, Amanda, in 2018. Stephen and Amanda were married on May 30, 2020 surrounded by their friends and family. They welcomed their daughter, Kennedi Jo Heering, on January 13, 2021. Stephen was a devoted husband and father who loved his family more than anything. Stephen and Amanda loved to spend quality time together at the gun range, ride on Stephen’s motorcycle, and dancing. Stephen was known by his family as a dedicated husband, caring father, amazing son, the best brother, and wonderful grandfather.
Stephen was preceded in death by his grandparents Calvin and Alice Russell, Wes and Marguery Williams, uncles David Russell and Doug Heering, and aunt Juli Heering.
Stephen is survived by his wife Amanda; his son Tyler married to Nicole and their children Eli, Emily, Lily, Avery, and Wyatt; his daughter Kennedi; his step-son Bryan; his step-daughter Brooklyn; his mother Daris and her husband Norman Horn; his father Gerald (Chip) and his wife Debra Heering; his brother Charles and family; his brother Joseph and family; his sister Helen and family; his sister Sandra and family, as well as numerous extended family.
Stephen’s memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Stephen and Amanda’s church, The Ark Church - Magnolia. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00, and service will be held at 12:00.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.