William McDermott Stark Jr.

Selfishly speaking,I wish we could have kept Bill on earth with us, but it is comforting to know that he is at peace in heaven with his beloved. I miss them both so much.
Because of Joyce & Bill my appreciation of church life was renewed. Our family participated as active members of Covenant for ten years. We learned so much during that time from the teachings & from the Starks' example of walking the talk. I am forever grateful for the confidence in living in peaceful respect...

I met Bill only twice - at a caregiver's group. He was very kind - and inspiring - with his positive attitude and humor, after having been a caregiver so long [13 years at that time]. In the caregiver's group, he is held up as a shining example of how to do things. I'm very sorry for the family's loss. He was a great guy. Dottie Fitch

We will miss this wonderful man, pastor, husband, father, grandfather, and all around great guy!!
Rest in peace.
Ada and Linda

Such a warm loving person. Truly a pastor to the people. My prayers to the family.
Family of Trudy and Franklin Niday

It is with mixed emotions that I receive the news of Bill's transition. Those who remain on earth will truly miss is beautiful smile and his efforts to find ways to change and/or reconcile those persons who struggled for peace and and the promise of a decent life. On the other hand, like Paul, recognizing that being absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, I know he is in His presence and at peace. Margaret, Cathy and Jenny, please know that our prayers for comfort during this...

This was my pastor growing up...what an amazing man!! My parents got married in Oklahoma, only 2 years after interracial marriage was made legal. They moved here, to kansas city, and joined Reverend Stark's church because it was a place where they were loved and accepted as a couple and a place where they knew i (and eventually my little sister) would also be embraced before being "mixed" was an ok thing to be. Reverend Stark created a place where your race, your socio economic status and...

Bill and Joyce Stark will be missed by many people. Are prayers are with the family.
Steve, Carmen and Mary Harris

Bill created the most meaningful church home at Covenant that we have experienced. He baptised our daughter. He and Joyce are missed.

I never envisioned Bill dying. He moved so fast I always thought he'd outrun it. It's hard to think of the world without him. Every life he touched was a gift.

My heart goes out to his precious daughters and their families. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Bill and I worked together at Covenant for 11 years He touched my life in so many ways.