1924
Sterling
2012
Sterling Stephens
October 4, 1924 — October 25, 2012
Logan, Utah: E. Sterling Stephens, 88, passed away on October 25th, 2012 at Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. Sterling was born on October 4, 1924 in Montpelier, Idaho to John Edwin Stephens and Louisa Perkins Stephens.
Sterling grew up in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School. After high school he attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he received a B.S. in Psychology. He joined the Merchant Marines and served during WWII. He began a business in Logan with his brother-in-law Mirl Hymas called Steeds Dairy Bar. Later he started his career as a Seminary and Institute teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also completed his masters degree in Educational Psychology. Sterling taught at the LDS Institute of Religion at Utah State University in Logan, Utah for many years having a great influence for good in the lives of fellow faculty members, students, friends and family. He has a great mind and heart filled with knowledge and understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which he lovingly taught by word and example. All those who knew him received of his selfless kindness and humble spirit. He truly loves his Master and lived an obedient life.
Sterling married Rhea Hymas in 1946 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. They have been happily married for 66 years. Rhea is a loving wife and wonderful mother and grandmother. Sterling and Rhea love all things beautiful and together made a heaven on earth. They served together in the Logan Temple.
Sterling served as a Stake Executive Secretary and High Councilman in the Hyrum Stake, Bishop of Hyrum 8th Ward, Bishop of a University Ward, Councilor in a Stake Presidency at Utah State University and many church callings where he served with dedication and love. He also oversaw Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in North and South Carolina and served an LDS mission for the Church Education System in Ireland.
Sterling was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ruth (Eugene) Nielsen, LeGrand, Earl, Dean, Charles, Glen, and Roger Stephens.
Sterling is survived by his spouse Rhea of Logan, Utah; his sons and daughters GeNee (Robert) Mouritsen, of Kaysville, Utah; Sherry (Don) Archibald, of Rigby, Idaho; Jackie (Kent) Adams, of Shelley, Idaho: Monte (Pam) Stephens, of Fruit Heights, Utah: Rick (Lisa) Stephens, of Greeley, Colorado and Jan Stephens, of Logan Utah; his Sister Shirley (Spence) Wheatley of Boise, Idaho, his only surviving sibling, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in the Foothill First Ward Building, 1450 East 1500 North in Logan. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, and prior to the services on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 AM . Interment will follow at the Montpelier City Cemetery, Montpelier, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Sterling grew up in Montpelier and graduated from Montpelier High School. After high school he attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he received a B.S. in Psychology. He joined the Merchant Marines and served during WWII. He began a business in Logan with his brother-in-law Mirl Hymas called Steeds Dairy Bar. Later he started his career as a Seminary and Institute teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also completed his masters degree in Educational Psychology. Sterling taught at the LDS Institute of Religion at Utah State University in Logan, Utah for many years having a great influence for good in the lives of fellow faculty members, students, friends and family. He has a great mind and heart filled with knowledge and understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which he lovingly taught by word and example. All those who knew him received of his selfless kindness and humble spirit. He truly loves his Master and lived an obedient life.
Sterling married Rhea Hymas in 1946 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. They have been happily married for 66 years. Rhea is a loving wife and wonderful mother and grandmother. Sterling and Rhea love all things beautiful and together made a heaven on earth. They served together in the Logan Temple.
Sterling served as a Stake Executive Secretary and High Councilman in the Hyrum Stake, Bishop of Hyrum 8th Ward, Bishop of a University Ward, Councilor in a Stake Presidency at Utah State University and many church callings where he served with dedication and love. He also oversaw Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in North and South Carolina and served an LDS mission for the Church Education System in Ireland.
Sterling was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ruth (Eugene) Nielsen, LeGrand, Earl, Dean, Charles, Glen, and Roger Stephens.
Sterling is survived by his spouse Rhea of Logan, Utah; his sons and daughters GeNee (Robert) Mouritsen, of Kaysville, Utah; Sherry (Don) Archibald, of Rigby, Idaho; Jackie (Kent) Adams, of Shelley, Idaho: Monte (Pam) Stephens, of Fruit Heights, Utah: Rick (Lisa) Stephens, of Greeley, Colorado and Jan Stephens, of Logan Utah; his Sister Shirley (Spence) Wheatley of Boise, Idaho, his only surviving sibling, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in the Foothill First Ward Building, 1450 East 1500 North in Logan. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, and prior to the services on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 AM . Interment will follow at the Montpelier City Cemetery, Montpelier, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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