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WILLIAM ALEXANDER STEPHENSON (Age 23)
Passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his lifelong home in McLean, VA after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 18, 1987, he was the beloved only child of Al and Barbara Stephenson; the loving grandson of Lila Baker; and cherished nephew of Molly and Ed Baker, Francine Baker, Lisa and Carlton Stephenson, Rita and Wiley King. He is also survived by seven cousins; Gretchen, Grant, Maren and Mitchell Baker and Jill, John Blake and Russell Stephenson. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his rich life as a loving son, student, soccer player and referee, photographer and great friend from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, VA. Interment Cedar Hill cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Will Stephenson Compassion Fund, c/o Chesterbrook UMC, 1711 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Stephenson
Rose Bates
January 24, 2011
Dear Al & Barbara: You raised a fine, precious young man and my heart is so heavy for you. My prayers continue to be with you that your fondest, happiest memories of Will permeate your heart and soul and comfort you, as he always lives through and with you. Although I'm out of town, Chris said the service was beautiful.
Dale Whitesell
January 22, 2011
Craig, our son & brother, was buddies with Will at Churchill Road School, Cooper Middle School and Langley High School, on the soccer fields and basketball courts of McLean Youth Sports. Al and Barb were sometimes sidelines parents with us but, more often, coaching and reffing as part of the games. Will was a great defender on our MYS soccer team. Bill (the coach) remembers trying to dribble past him in a scrimmage, but was foiled every time. Will had such a talent for the beautiful game!
We will always remember with fondness those wonderful days and know that Will shall live on in our hearts. The Whitesells - Craig, Bill, Dale & Lily
Andy Benzo
January 22, 2011
Dear Barb & Al,
May God bless you in this time of sorrow, but now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You are in our prayers.All our love, Andy & Andrew
Roger and Jenny Briney
January 21, 2011
Our family will always remember Will's winning smile and the happy times that we all shared at Langley. He was such a wonderful friend to John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger and Jenny Briney
Mary Yerrick
January 21, 2011
Dear Barb & Al,
May God bless you and comfort you with the wealth of happy memories (enhanced with great photography) of the times you shared with William. You were the best parents a son could ever have and he knew it. I'm sure he will be watching down on you both and communicating his love often. You're the best!
Love,
John & Mary
Germek Family
January 21, 2011
Al and Barbara, our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. We'll always remember Will as an integral part of the McLean soccer family and Al's high school referee group as well as Alex's best friend, Lauren William's first boyfriend. Langley class of 2005 has lost a bright light and a courageous young man.
Michelle Collett
January 21, 2011
Will was extremely lucky to have such wonderful parents. My thoughts and prayers are with Al and Barbara during this most difficult time.
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