STEPHEN YENCHIK

Stephen Robert Yenchik 1944 ~ 2010 Stephen Robert Yenchik, 65, passed away peacefully at his home February 6, 2010 after a courageous battle with a lingering illness.Steve was born May 30, 1944 to Joseph Vincent and Edith Groves Yenchik. He was a life-long resident of the Bountiful area. Steve married Monica Gertsch. Although they were later divorced, their marriage produced Natalie Ann and Stephen Robert Jr., the center and joy of his life. Steve's life was made complete with the arrival of his granddaughters Shanell, Sheila and Shyanne. Steve retired from Weber Basin Water after 36 years. He spent many hours duck hunting in his airboat. He was an avid genealogist and spent countless happy hours finding and learning about his ancestors. He was a High Priest in Woods Cross 9th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a deep and abiding testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Steve is survived by his daughter Natalie Jackson (Thomas), son Stephen Robert Jr., brother Joseph Vincent (Brit), sister Marty Yenchik and his three granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. where friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com