Warren Clayton Stephens

1942 - 2014

Warren Clayton Stephens April 6, 1942 - Nov. 10, 2014 A private family memorial service will be held on November 22nd, 2014. He was born April 6, 1942 to Warren Clayton Stephens Sr. and Ellen Story Wood, in Mobile, Alabama. Clayton received his undergraduate degree in Economics from University of Notre Dame where he also played wide receiver from 1960-1964. He continued on to receive his MBA in Finance from Stanford University. He was the founder and president/CEO of Warren Capital Corporation. He served as a Board Member at Cardinal Newman High School where his sons attended and was the founder of the Millicent Stephens Scholarship Fund at Cardinal Newman. He was living in Sonoma County with his loving wife of 20 years, Anne Stephens, upon his death. He was loved by all that knew him. His greatest accomplishments were being a loving husband, a dedicated father, a cherished granddad, and a loyal friend. He will be remembered fondly for his love and pride of family, his generous and kind spirit, and humbled nature. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame football, with amazing team spirit and dedication. Clayton was the patriarch of the Stephens family and he inspired us all to be kind and honest people. Preceded in death by: Wife and mother to his four sons: Millicent Wynne Stephens; Brother: Mark Stephens; Father: Warren Clayton Stephens. Survived by Mother Ellen Story Wood, age 98. Wife of 20 years Anne Fugelsang Stephens; Sons: Clayton Jr., Brent, Craig and Keith Stephens; Colby Eierman. Daughters-in-law Lissa, Kristin, Lise Stephens and Megan Eierman. Grandchildren: Caleigh, Mark and Lauren Stephens, Kendyl and Piper Stephens, Max and Heather Stephens, Peter and Henry Eierman. Brothers: Paul Stephens, Jeff Wilmore. Sisters: Lani Valentine, Laura Wilmore, 12 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations to: Millicent Wynne Stephens Scholarship at Cardinal Newman, Santa Rosa, CA; University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN; Serra High School, San Mateo, CA.