Richard Stephenson passed away December 11, 2012 in Whitewater, he was 84.
Richard was born on March 31, 1928 in Burlington, Iowa from the union of Orville and Emile Stephenson.
He was a diesel mechanic.
He leaves behind his wife Eslie Stephenson of Whitewater, sons; Rick Stephenson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Clifford Stephenson of Parachute, CO, Bart Dempsey of Nashville, Michigan, four daughters; Vicki Share of Lancaster, CA, Katherine Weaver of Simi Valley, CA, Jo Dempsey and Chris Cowden both of Whitewater, CO, a brother Steve Stephenson of Bakerfield, CA, 32 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Orchard Mesa Baptist Church.
