Obituary of Dan E. Stephens

Dan E. Stephens, 72, of Green, passed away July 28, 2015. Born in Frankfort, IN, he was a Stow resident most of his life, had been employed at Park Farms and Giant Eagle, and was a longtime member of The Chapel. Dan loved farming and gardening, and was always quick to help anyone in need, but his greatest joy in life was his family. Preceded in death by his parents Elbert Stephens and Leah Stephens Teed; father-in-law and mother-in-law Dave and Mary Gordon; infant sons Jeff, Mark and Randy and brother Stephen Teed, he is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Gayle; sons Doug (Jodi) and Scott (Lisa); grandchildren Kelsi, Abbi, Hayli, Tim (Alyssa) and Torie Stephens; sisters Ruth (Frank) Finch and Lois (Dave) Gillen and brother Tim (Pilar) Teed. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Friday 5 to 8 PM, where funeral service will be held Saturday 11 AM. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to The ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road, Suite 403, Independence 44131 or Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron 44333.