Kenneth Lee Stephens: He Lived Love
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Kenneth Lee Stephens
September 20, 1936 – January 15, 2024Kenneth Lee Stephens went to be with his Lord and Savior following a long illness on January 15, 2024 in Redding, CA at age 87. He was born in Pineville, Missouri on September 20, 1936 to Frank and Jewelle Stephens. He was the youngest of five children. His family moved to California in 1946 and he attended Fortuna High School, graduating in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1954 to 1957.
He married Myrna Mateel Grimes on August 30, 1958. They had three boys, Todd (who was stillborn), Scott and Brian. Scott is married to Jonalee Wilson and Brian is married to Leslie Dailey. Scott’s children are James (Brooke) Stephens, Tyeson (Jennifer) Stephens, Misty (Marques) Stephens-Nelson, Franki Stephens and Jessica (Ryan) Siggers. Brian’s children are Gage Stephens and Crue Pritchard. They also have 11 great-grandchildren.
Kenneth started working at Eel River Auto Parts in Rio Dell, CA in 1957. He moved his family to Garberville, CA in 1963 and managed the Eel River Auto Parts store there until 1977. After that he worked for Pacific Gas & Electric as a meter reader, traveling throughout the rural areas of the Emerald Triangle until his retirement in 1998. He was able to gain the trust and respect of the residents. Kenny & Myrna moved to Redding in 2008. They were members of Little Country Church in Redding.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Jewelle Stephens, brothers Harold and Bill Stephens, his sister Lorraine Waters, and his infant son Todd Stephens.
Funeral service will be held February 8, 2024 at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in Palo Cedro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000 (samaritanspurse.org).
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