Force Stop Google Play Services

I have a phone that is very limited on storage space. I would like to delete Google Play services, but doing so causes problems for the "playstore" and a few other apps. It does not "force stop" either. Is there a way to do away with app and still use other apps associated with it. Is not being able to "force stop" the play services app just Google being heavy-handed? (running Kk 4.4.) Also, cannot force stop TouchPal app (it's been my experience that any keyboard app will not "force stop")
Opinions, suggestions, comments on this subject appreciated (hopefully)

Rick

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