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Roger Stephens
1943 - 2025
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Roger Stephens Obituary
Roger was born July 16, 1943 in Wenatchee, WA, the son of Horace Roy and Lottie Esther (Deberry) Stephens.
He graduated in 1961 from Wenatchee High School in Wenatchee, WA and served four years in the United States Air Force. Following his service, Roger worked for Boeing. He graduated from Central Washington University with a broad degree in Art Education. Roger taught art and English in Onalaska, WA and at Eastmont Junior High for a total of 14 years. He spent the remainder of his career as a UniServ Representative for the Washington Education Association in both Wenatchee and Spokane.
Roger married Linda Marie Hanning on July 29, 1967 in Seattle, WA. They lived in Wenatchee for 25 years before moving to Spokane.
Roger was a kind and loving husband and father. His children and grandchildren were his pride in this world. He had a wonderful sense of humor and believed that laughter could get one through the hardships of life. Roger had a strong value system and an unwavering belief in democracy. He loved retirement and enjoyed his family, friends, golfing, reading, and landscape painting.
Survivors include: his wife, Linda, Spokane, WA; daughters, Stephanie Stephens and her husband, Kayse Jama, Portland, OR; Angela Stephens-Adamek (Sean), Wenatchee, WA; Ezzy Bruce (Dean), Surrey, BC, Canada; four grandchildren - Emily Stephens, Sahan and Chilton Jama, Cora and Bishop Bruce; a sister, Carol Scott, Spokane, WA; a brother Dean Stephens, Portland, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters - Linda Deardorff, Erma Dart and Joanna Mengelos - and his Brother of Choice, Steve Paulson.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Westminster United Church of Christ (411 S Washington St, Spokane, WA). Private interment will be at Sunnyslope Community Church Cemetery, Wenatchee, WA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Horizon Hospice of Spokane.
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Glenna Brown
Yesterday
What a wonderful human being! My sincere condolences to all of Roger's family and loved ones. Roger was one of a kind and so loved by so, so many. He and Linda always opened their heart and home and there was always room for one more. Special people. So, so special. Love to all of you.
Shirley Lewis
Yesterday
Rog, you were a joy with which to work. Whether at school or at the bargaining table, you could always create a lighter day. Rest easy my friend.
Jim Aucutt
Yesterday
I was also a UniServ Rep for the WEA and worked with Roger on many occasions. He was always positive and creative in representing teachers, and a caretaker to his fellow UniServ Res. No matter what the situation Roger could always make you laugh. He and Steve Paulson were something to behold and I will miss them both.
Terry Valdez
Yesterday
A total quality and wonderful man!
Never negative and always shared that wonderful sense of humor.
Rest well, fellow Artist.
Tammy Grubb
Yesterday
Roger was a leader, a good man who I learned so much from as a colleague at EJHS and as a
UniServ Rep. He has left us a great legacy of service. Rest easy, Roger.
mike
Yesterday
A great human being that laughed his way through this life. You meant so much to so many. I look at your framed drawing every day and smile. Mike White
Kay Adam
September 23, 2025
Roger was one of the kindest, funniest people I ever had the privilege of knowing. He was a true quality human being! He will be so missed by so many!
MICHAEL MOWREADER
September 23, 2025
Roger was my favorite teacher in junior high school! He had the most awesome sense of humor that made English so much fun to learn and just to spend time in a teacher's class with a teacher that really cared about his students. His wife Linda worked with my mom at the Clinic in town (if I remember correctly!). I send my love and prayers for your family. He definitely made a lifelong effect on me for life long learning, probably having the biggest effect on my going to college for many years. That effect passed on through my children, as well. Thanks, Roger for all of your love for your students and profession. You made a difference in so many lives!
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