The Life of WILLIAM HARRISON STEPHEN
William Harrison Stephen, 68, was born June 29, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Kenneth Harrison and Beverly Ann (Northrup) Stephen. His hobbies included fishing, camping, and cooking. William was a Hawkeye fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
William passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
William is survived by his significant other, Lola Sanders; his children, Joe Stephen, Angela Stephen-Garza (Mark), Zach Stephen, Blake Stephen (Michelle), Bobbie Jo Stephen, and Monica Phipps; brothers, Gerald, Kenneth, and Robert; sister, Lori Flagg; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family and very special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Opal and Leslie Stephen; brothers, Mark and Thomas; and sister, Linda.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
William passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
William is survived by his significant other, Lola Sanders; his children, Joe Stephen, Angela Stephen-Garza (Mark), Zach Stephen, Blake Stephen (Michelle), Bobbie Jo Stephen, and Monica Phipps; brothers, Gerald, Kenneth, and Robert; sister, Lori Flagg; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family and very special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Opal and Leslie Stephen; brothers, Mark and Thomas; and sister, Linda.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.