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1923
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2019
LaPriel Stephan Obituary
They had three sons, Michael, Patrick and Shawn, and a daughter, Susan LaPriel, and thrived on being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. LaPriel had many personal interests and pursuits: she was well known by her friends and family as an artist and of having a gift of hospitality, offering a meal to anyone at any time, and was involved in her church, book club, Anchorage Women's Club, Gideon's, Bible studies, PTA, Youth for Christ and Pioneers of Alaska. LaPriel was a beautiful and inviting woman, who lived out her faith in God by loving Him and faithfully loving others.
The Legacy of LaPriel Clowe Stephan lives on in each of us, as we choose to live as she did: caring for others, forgiving offenses, speaking words of encouragement or taking someone to lunch. More than anything else, she would want each of us to know that we are truly loved and accepted by the God who now has her joyfully in His eternal care.
A memorial service with reception following will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Alliance Bible Church on Dowling Road in Anchorage, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Angelus Memorial Park Cemetery on Klatt Road in Anchorage, at 3 p.m., following the memorial service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judie Romero
September 12, 2020
Your Mom, Grandma made a difference in so many people's lives, I think of her often and when my family and I talk about people who made a difference in their lives she is always in our conversation. I know you must miss her and I just wanted to tell you there are many out here who lives shes touched. A beautiful soul, I will love her forever. God Bless each of you Judie Romero and family
Bonnie Stevens Houston
October 5, 2019
We were all truly blessed to have known LaPriel. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve LaPriel and her family. Even in later years, she was always warm, welcoming and caring. My thoughts and prayers to her children and extended family.
Betty Burgamy
September 24, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss .i loved Lapriel as family .we had many good conversations as i did her hair each week. She will be missed
Judie Romero
September 20, 2019
My dear friends: I find that I missed LaPriel's service today, I am profoundly sorry. I always told people she was my 2nd Mom as they were so alike. I love her dearly and can only imagine the celebration in heaven when she came through to her eternal home. She was kind,thoughtful, compassionate, everything God wanted of His children while here on earth. I am SO SO sorry I do not read the paper and my grandson just told me. I would have loved to have been there to pay tribute to this most beautiful lady and I thank God for putting her into my life. Sending each of you my deepest heartfelt sympathy and deepest love.
September 20, 2019
I had the pleasure of knowing Walt and LaPriel in the early 70s at Ocean View Church of God. As a teen of the church I was impressed by their love for each other, concern for the youth, and their dedication and love for the Lord. LaPriel was a lovely, loving lady and a fine example to those of us that needed such.
I have been in the capacity of a pastor's wife for over 33 years (currently). It is encouraging to be able to say, "I'll see you again, soon." Since He doesn't count time the same as we do, it will be soon by His measurement.
May you that are left to remember and miss her be comforted knowing she is rejoicing now and waiting to welcome you to what is truly Home. Kathy (Smith) Guy, Eagle River
Vanessa
September 19, 2019
My condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you Lolitta.
Carla Jordan
September 19, 2019
My prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow..May God continue to bless and keep each of you..
Love you much Litta
Auntie Carla
September 19, 2019
A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND, U COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER ONE. EVERYONE LOVED THIS WOMAN AND WALT SHARED HER WITH US AND FOR THAT I THANK HIM. DORRIS SHANNON/RHOADES.
Jane & Jerry Bedwell
September 18, 2019
LaPriel was a lovely lady and we will miss her. She was a blessing to all who knew her. So sorry we are unable to attend the service.
Raymond & Liz McDonald
September 18, 2019
Lord at the moment nothing seems to be able to help the loss we feel. Our heart is broken and our spirit mourns. All we know is that Your grace is sufficient. This day, this hour, Moment by moment. We choose to lean on You, For when we are at our weakness Your strength is the strongest. We pour out our grief to You And praise You and that on one glorious day When all suffering is extinguished and love has conquered We shall walk together again.
We are blessed to have you in our lives. And forever grateful to call you Mom Lapriel. ❤Rest in Piece!
Love,
Raymond & Liz
Darrin Carter
September 18, 2019
I'll like to send my prayers and deepest sympathy to the Stephan Family during this difficult time. I can truly say that Mrs LaPriel Stephan was a wonderful person that always made you feel welcome in her presence and loved in the same manner as God loves us all. From the first time I met her in 1987 until the last time I saw her in 2011, she continued to be a person that would display her Christian values and enlighten you with deep interesting conversations about salvation. I'm sure she will be dearly missed by family, loved ones, and friends. However, I know she would also want everyone to celebrate her life and her home going. Again I pray that God will help heal your hurt and pain that you may be dealing with during your loss. God's blessings!
Benjamin Stephan
September 18, 2019
Grandma and I were very close all my formative years. We had countless meals together. We also had many shared with her friends from her book club or Christian women's club at Village in, Lucky Wishbone, Leroy's, IHOP as those were the favorites. I have many many fond memories of our time together. Grandma would cart my cousins Keegan Stephan, Dominique Faulkner and I around as wee children for what seemed like eternity filling our days with wholesome goodness. She had her hands full with the three of us!! But...Grandma Lapriel never backed down from time with family or time with children no matter who or how many. It was always whatever she could do to help, she was at the ready. My take away from our years together is this, Live in your faith and have it LIVE in you. Be that person which makes you proud to be you. Have unwavering faith that the lord has your hand through all life's joys and perils and will see you through to the other side.
And possibly the secret to longevity is Onion sandwiches and warmed milk at bed time. And if there is a road side fruit stand you should definitely stop and pick something up for yourself and whomever you're about to go see. I will always remember our times together. The last few years have been the hardest on me seeing time take it's toll, it was really very tough to know she'd soon be missed. I was always in awe how a woman who'd lived so many lives maintained the pace she did. She never slowed clear into her nineties, this and so many things about Grandma Lapriel will always amaze me. You'll be forever in my thought and prayers.
Terry Dale
September 18, 2019
Being born in Anchorage, early life downtown and Eastchester, I recall the store and many years of growing up with Mike and to a lesser extent with Pat. I send my condolences to the family and wish you all the very best!
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