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Obituary
Stevens Thomson Mason Comstock, of Tiki Island, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Houston, Texas at the age of 82. He was born on September 10, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Clyde Nelson Comstock and Adelaide Mason Comstock. He grew up in a lively household with his three siblings, Clyde, Betsy, and Christine. Though his early years kept everyone on their toes, he learned from life’s hard knocks and his fiercely independent nature, quick wit, and generous heart made him deeply cherished by those who knew him best.
In the 1960s, Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police dog handler alongside his canine partner, Happy. Following his service, he attended Miami University (Miami of Ohio), where fate led him to his future wife, Marilyn. While Marilyn's sorority was raising money for charity by offering back massages, Steve enthusiastically signed up for one. They went out to dinner that very same night, beginning a lifelong love story that Steve would always look back on with a wink, jokingly calling it “the most expensive back massage in history.”
Steve and Marilyn began their family in Cleveland, Ohio, welcoming two beautiful children, Katherine Michelle and Stephanie Mason. In the late 1970s, the family relocated from Cleveland to the suburbs of Houston, where Steve continued his career in the growing tech industry. He spent many years balancing a successful corporate career while simultaneously partnering with Marilyn to build and grow their own technology company.
In 1994, Steve and Marilyn moved to Tiki Island, Texas, fulfilling a long-held dream by building a beautiful home on the bay. After a rewarding and industrious career, Steve retired. Retirement brought new adventures, as he and Marilyn spent their time traveling together, frequently visiting their favorite places across the Hawaiian Islands. An avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, Steve was never one to sit around idly. He stayed constantly active on the island, working on his boat, tackling home projects, growing his gardens, and volunteering for the Lighthouse charity.
Beyond his professional life, Steve shared an active and joyful social circle alongside Marilyn in the Mardi Gras Krewe of Gambrinus. In 2018, he was honored with the title of King of the Krewe, leading a memorable reign themed 'When Pigs Fly.' Steve was absolutely delighted in the role, fully enjoying the camaraderie, festive parades, and spirited celebrations that came with his crown.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Marilyn Comstock; his daughter Stephanie Mason Comstock and her husband, Greg Schroeder; his daughter Katherine Michelle Wallace and her husband, Casey Wallace; and his grandchildren, Tyler House and Tim House, and his great granddaughter Krystal House. He also leaves behind his brother, Clyde Comstock, and his sisters, Betsy Humphrey and Christine Comstock
"All Is Well" - Henry Scott Holland
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
"The Boy Governor"
Steve was deeply proud of his family heritage and the history that connected him to our ancestors. He was even named in honor of a family relative, Stevens T. Mason - known to history as America’s "Boy Governor and the founding first governor of Michigan.
Steve carried that lineage with immense pride throughout his life. For those who want to read more about the incredible history and the young leader Dad was named after, you can find Don Faber's biography, The Boy Governor: Stevens T. Mason and the Birth of Michigan
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