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Robert STEPHENS Obituary
The family of Robert Lyndon Stephens is very sad to announce his passing on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the age of 82. Robert resided with his beloved wife Judith Arlene Stephens in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, and had been married for 45 years. Robert is also survived by their children Melinda Reid, Mark Stephens, Cynthia Sweitzer, and Kathleen King. Robert and Judith have 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Robert was born in Burns, Oregon in 1940. Upon graduation from Springfield Senior High School in 1958 he enlisted into the United States Air Force. He served as a Communications Center Specialist and later as a Personnel Administration Specialist. Robert was a Vietnam War Veteran who worked with the Armed Forces News Network. In 1969 he was selected to work with NASA's Apollo 11 program at Cape Canaveral, Patrick AFB, Florida where he supported the efforts to send the first men to the moon. Robert achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E8) and in 1985 he retired after 25 years. Following his military service and retirement he applied and was selected to serve with the Spokane County Sheriff's Department. Robert worked in the Spokane County Jail for 13 years. Since fully retiring Robert has enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, collecting firearms, painting, and leather crafting.
Robert's family has chosen to have a small family-focused celebration of life and no public service or ceremony will be held. Friends who wish to send condolences or flowers are asked to simply donate to their favorite charity in Robert's name.
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FRED C MCCASLIN JR
March 26, 2024
Me and Steve Stephens at the Senior NCO Academy Graduation, April 1984, Gunter AFB, AL Steve and I worked together at Flight Records, Fairchild AFB, WA, in 1972-74. Out of 250 senior NCOs, we randomly ended up in the same twelve man seminar--karma. Grad ceremony was in nearby Montgomery as I recall.
FRED C MCCASLIN JR
March 25, 2024
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Met Steve at Fairchild AFB, WA in 1972 where we were both assigned to the 92 Bomb Wing Flight Records section. We became friends, played golf now and then, and did some family outings together. We went different directions in 1971-72 but kept in touch. By chance we ended up at the USAF Senior NCO Academy at Gunter AB, AL in 1984. We even ended up in the same twelve man seminar, also by chance. Spent a lot of time together during our two months there. Steve was selected as a distinguished graduate of the course. We never saw each other again, but still talked occasionally through the years. Rest in peace old friend.
Washington State
June 19, 2023
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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