Werner W. Stephan

Werner W. Stephan was the beloved husband of Deborah Torley Stephan, father of Eric Stephan (wife Sara Wall), grandfather of Saoirse Stephan, as well as step-father of Annalisa Narvali, Nicole Frost and Timothy Angeloni (and step-grandchildren David, Annabelle, Nikita, and Kaio). He had regular contact with friends and family in Canada, the United States, and in Germany.

Werner was born in Karlsruhe, Germany at the beginning of World War II, to parents Helmut Stephan and Elise Eichhorn Stephan with younger brother Joerge Stephan. He emigrated to Canada in the 1960’s. He lived in the West End, married his first wife, Marjorie Hubbard Stephan, mother of Eric, then moved to West Vancouver. Later he was able to land a job in the United States and eventually to gain citizenship there as a life-long goal. This was in response to the Americans freeing Germany from the Nazis when he was a child.

Werner worked with Siemens, Simons, Crippen, Blandin, and Boeing. After years of working in the U.S., Werner retired back to his home in West Vancouver when he had his first stroke. Now after many strokes he has passed away. We were so blessed to have him all the years of his forced retirement. He was involved in studies and church ushering. He wrote regular editorials for the North Shore Stroke Recovery Club and the Templeton Stroke Club newsletters.

Werner loved people and work. He was a passionate mechanical and electrical engineer. He was a gourmet cook who loved guests. As a child, all of his allowance was spent on books (and chocolate). Werner will be missed for his humour and especially for his wise presence.

Werner died peacefully in his sleep on September 28, 2022. His Memorial, in this ongoing pandemic, will be held this fall through CapChurch.ca Zoom with Rev. Dr. Kim Pierrot.

Donations to the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre (NSSRC.org) may be given in his name in lieu of flowers.