Ed Stephens
September 6, 2015Share using:
Ed Stephens passed into the bardo on September 6 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Akron, Ohio. Ed served the area for many years as a substance abuse counselor, teacher, and a wonderful human being. He is survived by his wife, Sue of Hancock; daughters Kim (Greg) Green of Bumbletown and Lisa (Jim) Payne of Athol, Mass.; granddaughters Kyra Payne of Connecticut and Delaney Payne of New Hampshire; brother Mike (Karan) Stephens of Lowell, MI; nieces Jessie Stephens and Nellie (Matt) Buckland; as well as hundreds of good people who knew and loved him. According to Ed's wishes, he will be cremated. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to the Copper Country Humane Society, PO Box 453, Houghton, MI 49931 or a charity of your choice.
There will be an opportunity to share tears and appreciation of Ed's life on Friday, September 11, at the Marsin Nature Retreat, 11 – 1 P.M., sharing stories at 11:30 A.M.
The Marsin Center is located on the Houghton Canal Road.
Directions: Take Houghton Canal Road for 6.4 miles through Oskar, turn right onto Red Brick Road, continue to follow Red Brick Road another 0.8 miles to reach the Marsin Nature Retreat, located on the left side of the road.
The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.