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Gary Stenson Obituary
Born January 21, 1934, in Aurora Nebraska, he was a son of the late Maurice and Fern (Gundy) Stenson.
Gary graduated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in 1962. He served as pastor at Bergthal Mennonite Church in Pawnee Rock, Kansas, West Swamp Mennonite Church in Quakertown, Calvary Mennonite Church in Washington, Illinois, Grace Mennonite Church in Lansdale and part time at Grace Bible Fellowship, Huntingdon Valley and Bethany Grace Mennonite Church in East Earl.
In addition to his wife Elsie, he is survived by his children Greg (Jackie), Tim (Kathy), Tom ( Jeannie), Deb Frei (Rick), Stephanie Johnson (Jeremiah); grandchildren Brian (Jenn), Kiera Heatwole (Michael), Nathan (Samantha), Kevin (Amanda), Rachel, Kurt, Kristy, Sarah Simon (Daniel), Kaylin Harris (Joshua), Mark, Randy (Noelle); great grandchildren Everest, Eden, Elsie, Andrew, Ethan, Millie, Eleanore, Nolan. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Joyce Kath (Bob) and Arlyss White (Ted).
A viewing for Gary will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home Inc, 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford and again from 10:00 – 10:45 AM on Saturday February 18, 2023, at Grace Mennonite Church, 630 York Avenue, Lansdale PA 19446, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at West Swamp Mennonite Church Cemetery in Quakertown with a luncheon afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary's name may be made to either Crossroads Community Center at crossroadsphilly.com or Camp Men-o-Lan at menolan.org.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.williamsbergeykoffel.com.
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Monty Ledford
March 4, 2023
When I was a rookie pastor at Kempton, Pennsylvania almost 50 years ago, Gary and Elsie were in the West Swamp pastorate. I looked up to him and he encouraged me. He was a faithful and unassuming servant of God.
Kathleen Karuza
February 18, 2023
I was a young woman when Rev Stenson served at West Swamp Mennonite Church. He tried different ways to reach out to his parishioners. My father served in WW II and Rev Stenson set up a breakfast meeting so the other members of the church who served could sit together at a meal. They were able to talk about the war since only they had the same type of experience. This meeting meant a lot to my father and I have always been grateful.. This is just one example of when Rev Stenson helped his congregation. Wonderful man.
Diane Schmeck
February 15, 2023
Condolences to the Stenson Family, I remember all of you well from our time at West Swamp and family get-togethers, Pastor and Mrs. Stenson were positive influences in my life. Pastor Stenson baptized me and I am grateful for his spiritual guidance.
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