History & Staff

Kendra Soley Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer & Crematory Operator- [email protected]

I’m a native-born Skiatook, OK resident. Upon High School graduation, I moved to Mississippi and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where I received my degree in Mortuary Science with honors.

My funeral service career began fulfilling my lifelong dream to help client families in their time of need. I married and started my beloved family. My spare time… I’m devoted to my entire family and gardening. Idol hands are the devil’s workshop, right?

David Stumpff Owner

I am an Oklahoma licensed funeral director, embalmer, and certified crematory operator in addition to being a licensed pre-planning specialist in Oklahoma and Texas. I’ve made my home in Tulsa to continue providing Oklahoma’s Cremation and Funeral Care in the Spring of 1987. Curating cremation and burial services for NE Oklahoma we have funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries in NE Oklahoma. Locations include Barnsdall, Bartlesville, Nowata and five firms in the Greater Tulsa Metropolis.

Keith Stumpff Funeral Director

Keith Stumpff started his career dream as a young 8 year old boy. He met a funeral director when his father died that made such an impact that it was the inspiration for the family business. Born and raised in Missouri, Keith moved to Bartlesville to attend Oklahoma Christian College. He continued his education and Graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science.
Keith is a veteran of the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War era as a Memorial Activities Specialist. After his service he returned to Bartlesville and established the Stumpff Funeral Home in 1966.
Keith has been a long standing member of the Woodland Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge, Akdar Shrine and the Oklahoma and National Funeral Directors Association.
He met and married Doris Harrison in 1958. They had two children Kim and David, and two Granddaughters that he hopes will be the third generation and legacy of his business. Keith was widowed after an untimely death of his wife, Doris, in 2002.
Today, Keith currently lives in Tulsa with his wife, Ruth and still plays an active role in the business.

Steve Walker Funeral [email protected]

Steve Walker has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 2018. He is originally from Columbus, Nebraska. Steve attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Mortuary Sciences. After his graduation, he moved to Oklahoma and worked at funeral homes in Eufala and Tulsa. In 1999, Steve came to Bartlesville and founded the Walker-Brown Funeral Home. After over 20 years of business, Steve sold Walker-Brown and came to work at Stumpff Funeral Home. He has been an active member of the Bartlesville community serving as the past president of the Bartlesville Optimist Club and past Exalted Ruler for the Bartlesville Elks Lodge. He is also a former trustee and member of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. Steve has two daughters, Sydney and Sophie.

Paul Bruns Funeral Director, Embalmer- [email protected]

Dave Demuth Funeral Director

Lilly Close Apprentice Funeral Director

Alexandria Ford Office Administrator - [email protected]

Alexandria Ford has worked for Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory since May of 2021. Alex was raised in Bartlesville and graduated from Bartlesville High School in 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, and is an avid bowler. Alex and her family have been managing Red Apple Bowling Center in Bartlesville since 2014. Alex is now living in Nowata with her significant other, Tucker. Alex and Tucker attend Spirit Church together. Her passion is serving families and honoring the lives of their loved ones. Having a servant’s heart means to not only put other’s needs ahead of our own, but to serve with the right motivation—and that is to put God’s will first.

Hope McCollam Assistant to the Directors

Nancy Hollis Office Manager Skiatook, Family Services

Nancy, a native of Skiatook and a graduate of Skiatook High School. Before joining our Oklahoma Funeral Care team at Stumpff- Skiatook Funeral Home in the spring of 1995, Nancy was employed with the Skiatook Public School system. Nancy is a member of the Community of Christ Church in Skiatook and serving as a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 89. She has two sons, Bradley and Kyle. Nancy loves quilting and supporting the Skiatook Bulldogs.

Michelle Abbott Family Service Coordinator Nowata- [email protected]

Michelle Abbott has worked for Stumpff since March 6th, 2017. She was raised in Springfield, Missouri and moved to Nowata, Oklahoma in 2006. She and her husband Wendell have three children, Danielle, Dylan, and Brant, and one grandchild, Annadean. Michele attends the First Church of God in Nowata, where her husband is a Pastor. When free, Michelle enjoys water sports, horseback riding, ranching, gardening, and playing with her grandbaby.

Les Watson Preneed Counselor - [email protected]

Les Watson has been around Stumpff Funeral home since he was 16 years old and has had the opportunity to work in many different roles over the years. He currently serves as the Preneed Counselor helping others make decisions on final expenses. He has been a licensed insurance agent in the state of Oklahoma for over 40 years. Les is an active member of the Bartlesville community and previously served on the Elks Lodge and Optimist Club. He currently serves on the board of Safe-Now. He and his wife Teresa have two daughters, Rebecca and Tessa, and two grandchildren, Parker and Watson. Les says not to let the suit and tie fool you, he's a self-proclaimed "junk-collector". It's that same laid back demeanor that area families have come to love about Les.

Joshua Eastham Funeral Assistant

Joshua Eastham began working at Stumpff funeral home in August of 2023. He has over 3 years of mortuary experience where he found his passion in this profession. He loves helping people and is a friend to everyone. He enjoys trying new restaurants and attending worship services when he can. Also Traveling the United Stated has become a tradition of his, along with playing his guitar and singing to his Fiancée Alyssa that he loves dearly. Joshua is a father to 3 children who have molded him to the Man he is today. He was born in Coffeyville, KS which in later years he moved to Dewey, Ok

Bryson Rizzo Funeral Assistant

Mike Bloyd Funeral Assistant

Steve Rohleder Funeral Assistant

Becky Benners Funeral/ Visitation Hostess

Clint Coker Funeral Assistant- [email protected]

Clink Coker began working at Stumpff in March of 2009 as a Funeral Assistant. He is originally from the Tulsa area and moved to Oglesby, Oklahoma in 1995. He and his wife Tammy have three children, Scarlett, Joseph, and Trenton. Clint is an active member of his community and attends the First Baptist Church of Ochelata. His interests include hunting, fishing, and camping with his family.

Kevin Perkins Funeral Assistant

William Hewitt Funeral Assistant- [email protected]

William “Bill” Hewitt has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 2003. He is originally from Nowata and moved to Bartlesville in 1971. He attended Northeastern State College and served on the Dewey Board of Education for 5 years. Bill has two children, son David, and daughter Rebecca. In his free time, he enjoys playing a round of golf.

Gordon Edward House Funeral Director

Gordon “Ed” Edward House has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 1969. He attended both Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville and the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Ed is a Bartlesville native and an active member of the community. He served on the Bartlesville Police Reserve from 1977 to 2011 and was also a member of the Bartlesville Police Department Special Operations Team. He was previously a member of the Bartlesville Ambulance Commission, the Bartlesville Jaycees, and Bartlesville Sertoma club. He is currently a member of the Noon Rotary Club. Ed attends Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church. He enjoys golfing and traveling. Ed and his wife Paula have four children, Amber, Nick, Jodi, and Joe, and five grandchildren, Hudson, Sam, Abigail, Cooper, and Elenore.