Stephen Keith Vaughn, 51 of Independence, passed away Tue, Oct 5, 2004 at his home as a result of a heart attack. Mr. Vaughn was born on Jan 21, 1953 to Truman and Wilma Vaughn in Kansas City, MO. Stephen was a self employed General Contractor and had recently been doing construction work for his brother Mike. Stephen was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He will be sadly missed by all. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Truman E. Vaughn in 1995. He is survived by his mother, Wilma A. Vaughn of Portland, OR. Two brothers, T. Michael Vaughn and wife Karen of Lee�s Summit, MO and Rick Neal Vaughn of Sarasota, FL. Two sisters, Judith O. Hampton of Portland, OR and Kristina Peters of Independence, MO. Three nephews, Jason Vaughn, Jason Cook and C. Robert Hampton. Six nieces, Melissa Roberts, Heather Manus, Kristina Hampton, Anah Vaughn, Chessa D. Vaughn and Virginia Vaughn. Five great nephews, one great niece and a host of long-term friends