Stephen grew up in New York with 2 siblings; Dan and Nora. Stephen was an active child who wrestled in high school. He was a boy scout and sang in the church choir. In his spare time he liked to hike, fish and ride his bike. He graduated from Pompton Lakes High School in New Jersey in 1965.
On September 14, 1977 Stephen exchanged wedding vows with Brenda Joyce Reid at Main Post Chapel of Fort Lewis, Washington. They raised four beautiful children together; Nathan, Gabe, Leia and Teri.
Stephen was in the U. S. Air Force and U. S. Army retiring after 22 years as SFC. During his time in the military he was in stationed in; Vietnam, Fort Lewis, Washington, Kaiserslautern, Fort McClellan, Alabama, DLI, California, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, Heidelberg, and Fort Hood, Texas.
Stephen also was a Journeyman Cabinet Maker for 5 years, civilian contractor for 12 years and a sheep rancher for 14 years.
He was a member Grace United Methodist Church for 14 years. During that time, he was a member of United Methodist Men and Choir. Stephen enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Brenda Sherinian; his son Nathan Sherinian (Nanette); his son Gabe Sherinian; and his daughter Leia Desnoyer (Brian); son in law Joseph Kimbler; 8 grandsons; 1 brother, Dan; 1 sister, Nora.
Stephen was preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Kimbler; his father, John Sherinian and his mother, Madeline Bassot.
A visitation for Stephen will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas. A funeral service will occur Friday, October 21, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 W Ave F, Copperas Cove, Texas. A graveside service with military honors to follow will occur Friday, October 21, 2022 at Pidcoke Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Jeremy Graham, Donald Crews, Thomas Crews, Bill Johnson, Donnie Butler and Kevin Marsh.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Sherinian family.
