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CPO Gary Lee Stephens
Birth: Jul. 22, 1940
The Dalles
Wasco County
Oregon, USA
Death: Jan. 17, 2014
Yerington
Lyon County
Nevada, USA [Edit Dates]
Gary Lee Stephens
(July 22, 1940 - January 17, 2014)
Gary Lee Stephens passed away on Friday evening, January 17, 2014 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. He was 73.
Gary was born in The Dalles, Oregon on July 22, 1940 the son of Dwayne and Ivolene (Brumbach) Stephens.
Gary grew up in Oregon and after graduation from high school he joined the U.S. Navy. He served for over 20 years, he was an Armed Helicopter Crew Chief during the Vietnam War.
After his retirement from the Navy, Gary moved to Idaho to take care of his Mother. In the early 1990's he moved to Yerington. Gary enjoyed fishing, camping and playing golf many things that he did with his brother, Ron. He also had a great passion for his motorcycle. He was also a Girl Scout Camp counselor known by the girls as Mr. Gary.
Gary is survived by his brother, Ron and his wife Kathleen Stephens; his four nieces, Claire Stottlemeyer, Paulette Fryer, Elizabeth and her husband Peter Mortola and Jennifer Stephens. He is also survived by his very close friend, Madeleine. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gary will be cremated and in keeping with his wishes no memorial service will be held.
Family and friends are invited to sign and leave messages on his online guest book at www.FRFH.net, sympathy cards may be sent directly to his brother, Ron and his wife Kathleen.
Arrangement and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911
