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Eldred Stephenson Obituary
Eldred Clarence Stephenson, of Rexburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, surrounded by his family, after having celebrated his 104th birthday on March 10.
He was born in Farr West, Utah, in 1913, the oldest of six children to Clarence and Iriminda Stephenson. When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Pocatello, Idaho, where he attended school and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1931.
While attending high school he met his future wife, Margaret "Peggy" DeWitt. They were married in June of 1935.
Eldred worked at Ricks College for a number of years before interrupting his employment to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he transferred to the National Guard and returned to work for Ricks College. He served in the National Guard until 1966 when he retired with the rank of major.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved his Rexburg 4th Ward family.
He loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman, golfer, hunter, gardener. He enjoyed spending time on his patio in his backyard. Eldred knew somebody everywhere he went. He had many friends of all ages and was a friend to all who knew him. Eldred loved his titles of husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and uncle above all else. He loved his family.
He is survived by his children, Sharon Wauer and Errol Stephenson; sisters, Margie Clarke and Devona (Dr. Hal) Davis; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Peggy, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Rexburg 4th Ward Chapel, 166 S. First E., with Bishop Rob Wood officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Rexburg Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.flammfh.com.
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Rani Smith
November 6, 2017
I know this is coming way past my friend's passing but I want to honor his memory. Elder Stevenson became a kindred spirit to me the first time I met him in the Rexburg 4th ward. He introduced himself to us our first Sunday at church. My family and I lived just across side street from his home and we often visited or he would come over for a backyard movie!! My children picked raspberries in his garden and my husband and he chatted about service to our country and life. The year 2013 he was named Grand Marshall for the fourth of July parade in Rexburg - my heart swelled with love for this wonderful man and I was honored to be able to call him a personal friend. He is a noble man full of love for everyone he meets. We love him so very much and are so thankful that we were able to live near him for a couple of years while attending college. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
Gerald & Gae Taylor
March 24, 2017
Dear Sharon and Errol....we send you our deepest sympathy. Your Dad was an icon and we are so happy we were able to visit with him just prior to his passing. He will be missed but we know he and Peggy are having a great reunion. Gerald & Gae Taylo
March 17, 2017
He was wonderful to work for at the Registrar's office at Ricks College
Leola Wilding Erikson
March 17, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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