Stephen John

Stephen John obituary, Safford, AZ

Stephen John

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Pima Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

341 W 450 S, Pima, AZ 85543

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Pima Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

341 W 450 S, Pima, AZ 85543

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19

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Pima Cemetery

487 W 800 S, Pima, AZ 85543

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Stephen John Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Dec. 14, 2025.
Stephen Lavar John, a resident of Litchfield Park and formerly of Pima, entered into eternal life Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, at his residence, following a decline in health. Mr. John was 84.
Graveside services for Mr. John will be conducted Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Pima Cemetery by Bishop JJ Alder of the Pima Second Ward.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pima Stake Center Relief Society Room. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

18

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pima Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

341 W 450 S, Pima, AZ 85543

Send Flowers

Dec

19

Service

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Pima Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

341 W 450 S, Pima, AZ 85543

Send Flowers

Dec

19

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Pima Cemetery

487 W 800 S, Pima, AZ 85543

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Vining Funeral Home - Safford

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.