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Stephen Rock Obituary
He was born in Midland on Nov. 6, 1958, to George Leeland and Victoria Ann (Given) Rock. Stephen graduated from Midland High School in 1977. He went on to Albion College, where he received his bachelor of arts, graduating in 1981, and from there he went on to the University of Michigan to receive his masters of business administration graduating in 1983. He was employed as the branch manager of Hunt-Wesson Foods in Fullerton, Calif. from 1983 to 1991; and from 1991 to 1993 he was the general manager of the Hard Rock Café in Acapulco, Mexico, from 1993 to 1996 he was the general manager of Aurrera, S.A. De C.V. in Mexico City, Mexico, in 1996 he became director of product marketing for Wherehouse Entertainment of Torrance, Calif. and in 2000 he moved to New York to work for DIRECTV, Inc. as director, International Marketing Group.
Survivors include his parents, George and Vickie Rock of Cadillac; sisters, Cheryl Rock, PhD and her husband Jeffrey Dysart, MD of SanDiego, Calif., and Marcia Ann Levis of Manhattan, N.Y.; and a niece, Victoria Rae Marlin also of Manhattan, N.Y.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with the Reverends Kenneth Reeves and Sherwin Broersma officiating.
A 3 p.m. reception at McGuire's Resort will follow services. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac.
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Stephanie Campbell
January 25, 2007
I worked with Stephen at DIRECTV in Los Angeles for several years. He was not only a very talented marketing professional - he was also a lovely guy with a great sense of humor and a real team spirit. He will definitely be missed.
Edgar Anders and Family
January 21, 2007
Our prayers are with you all. I cherish many fond memories as a young child playing with my neighbor friend Stephen and the kindness he extended to me in college. I will always remember Stephens charm, wit, and terrific sense of humor. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire Rock family.
With love,
Dana Sholten
January 20, 2007
Dear Lee and Vicki, My heart breaks at how I can only image you must feel at the tragic loss of Stephen. Although I have only one memory of seeing him in person, it is a very nice one. When visiting your house as a young person I was a bit apprehensive, as I was not a secure child. Stephen was very kind and attentive and made my day. I believe adults retain alot of the attributes they had as children and I'm certain Stephen was a fine man. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Love Dana and Bob
Donna Beshgetoor
January 19, 2007
Dear George and Vickie - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many special memories of Steve from clarinet lessons he took with me in childhood to times that we got together with Cheryl and Jeff in Del Mar and Long Beach. He will be so deeply missed but will live on in the hearts of all of us who loved him. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Bruce Houtman
January 19, 2007
I was very sorry to read of your loss. My father's death last month brought back many memories of Midland and I remember your family fondly. Please accept the condolences of the whole Houtman family.
Paul LaPorte
January 18, 2007
George and Vickie,
You may not remember me, but when I was in a very dark and fearful part of my life, you were a great source of comfort. Now I read about Stephen and your family's loss.
I wish I could be with you now to give back, in love, some of the comfort and support you so naturally and generously gave to me those many years ago.
I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet Stephen. He must have been quite a guy. I pray that God will give you and your family the strength and courage to face the days ahead with the confidence that your grief will honor Stephen's memories. I also hope the wonderful memories of Stephen will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
With fond memories of you both,
Paul LaPorte
January 18, 2007
Lee and Vicki, Our deepest sympathy to you both, our family is praying for you. Love, Kim and Bill
Helen Hart
January 18, 2007
We're going to miss you, Stephen. You were a wonderful friend and truly a member of our family. I've had our "family" photo hanging in my office since our last trip to LA. Love Always!!
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