Obituary Notice: Donald R. Stephens

Donald R. Stephens, 67 of Clearfield died on March 26, 2012 at his home.

He was born on Aug. 20, 1944 in Clearfield, a son of Verna (Parks) Fundanish of Philipsburg and the late Emerson D. Stephens.

Don was employed as a truck driver for Wal-Mart since 1997.

His family was his first and true love however he had great love for his cars, particularly his ’57 Chevy that he restored from next to nothing.  He was currently working on a pair of 1962 Impala Super Sports.

He was Christian by faith and attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Clearfield.

Mr. Stephens served with the U. S. Air Force from 1962-1966.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Linda D. (Gabrielson) Stephens whom he wed Nov. 11, 1977 in Clearfield; three children, Scott Stephens and wife Gina of Pittsburgh, Cory Duckett of Clearfield and Dodie Aughenbaugh and husband Travis of Jonestown; five grandchildren, Scott and Chris Stephens, Rae Duckett, Breanna and Tyler Aughenbaugh; a great granddaughter, Cecily Stephens; two brothers, William Stephens and wife Janet of Clearfield and Emery Stephens of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on March 30 at 1:00 p.m.with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.  interment will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts Honor Guard.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from Noon until 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Nathaniel D. Yingling MD Cancer Center, % Clearfield Hospital, PO Box 992, Clearfield or to the Circle of Friends of Hospice, % Annie Lumadue, 286 W. Pauline Drive, Clearfield.

To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

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