Henry Keith Stephenson

Henry Keith Stephenson

Surrounded by his family, Dad peacefully passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009. He was born on September 24th, 1924 in Preston Idaho. He spent his younger years in Topaz and Lava Hot Springs where he was the Student Body President of Lava High School.

He enlisted in the Marine Corp and was stationed in San Diego where he married his life-long sweet heart June Mason. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake City, temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. He served his country by fighting in the pacific in World War II.

After being honorably discharged they moved to Clearfield, Utah, where they raised four children. Dad was very active in church and community. He was a prominent local business man and served as President of the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce and Clearfield Lions Club. He also served as a member of the Clearfield City Council. He served in numerous church positions and was a loving, devoted Father, Husband, Grandfather and friend.

Dad was a pillar of strength and his courage is an example to all those who knew him. His years of hard work, perseverance and generosity will not be forgotten. Through his construction company he built hundreds of homes in mainly Clearfield and Layton. He also owned Steve''s Builder Supply and Sporting Goods as well as Steve''s Marine.

Dad is survived by (daughter), Sharon and Bob Bingham,(son) Donn and Helen Stephenson, (son) Brent and Terri Stephenson, and (son) Mark and Lisa Stephenson, along with 16 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren and sisters Bonnie Hodge and Ermaleen Miller.

Dad was preceded in death by his wife June Stephenson and his parents as well as 9 siblings.

Special thanks to Farmington Bay Dialysis, Community Nursing Services Hospice, and Chancellor Gardens and his friends at Sills cafe.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Clearfield 9th Ward Chapel, 838 E. 600 S.. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery.