Obituary - Fred E. Stephens

Fred (Freddie) Eugene Stephens, 72

Fred (Freddie) Eugene Stephens, 72, lost his battle to lung cancer Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in his home in Troy. He was surrounded by loved ones at his time of passing.

Fred was born March 16, 1939, to Fred Joseph and Beulah Lovona Stephens in Onaway. Fred grew up in Onaway/Potlatch through his teen years. He was a truck driver by trade. Fred was a jack of all trades, also known as "Mister Fix-It." He belonged to the Latah mounted posse. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding four-wheelers and riding horses, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and loyal companion, Snoop.

Fred has four children and six grandchildren from previous marriages. Fred married May 25, 1969, in St. Maries. The family lived in Troy, where they raised two daughters.

Fred is survived by his wife; two daughters; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings and two nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Troy. Graveside services to follow.

You are so loved and truly missed by every life you laid your praying hands on. Until we meet again in heaven.

Lewiston Tribune, January 11, 2012, p. 7C
Transcribed by Jill Leonard Nock

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