Joan Stauffer Stephens

Joan Stauffer Stephens

CLEARFIELD a€" Joan Stephens, age 72, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2009 with her husband by her side. She was born to H.C. and Alice Stauffer on January 1, 1937 in Logan, Utah.

She married Robert Stephens in the Logan Temple on April 11, 1958. She loved to play the piano and sing. She was very talented in typing and shorthand and received many awards. She enjoyed spending time with her family on camping trips and backyard BBQ''s. One of her greatest joys was special one-on-one time with each of her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many leadership positions. She spent her career as a professional secretary and was greatly valued by her employers.

She is survived by her loving husband, three sons and a daughter: Craig (Tami) of Morgan, Jim (Becky) of West Point, Dave (Becky) of Clinton, and Andrea (Brent) Brown of Gilbert, AZ; 12 grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; and two brothers Val (Karleen) Stauffer and Mike (Lynda) Stauffer.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Clearfield Third Ward Chapel, 350 N. Vine. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Interment, Mendon City Cemetery.

The family would like to express special thanks to the caregivers at Heritage Park and Vista Hospice. Donations to the Alzheimer''s Foundation in her memory would be greatly appreciated.