STEPHENS, EDWARD MURRAY, age 66, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, with his loving family by his side.
There will be a Public Visitation for Ed on Wednesday, December 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. A Private Family Service for Ed will be held with Benjamen Evers officiating; however, friends are invited to attend the services via a live broadcast on Thursday, December 31, at 11 a.m. To do so, please visit the webcasting link at Ed’s Book of Memories at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com or www.facebook.com/clarkfuneralchapel.
Edward was born to Ronald and June (Murray) Stephens on March 8, 1954, in Fort Dix, NJ. He married his high school sweetheart Monica Miller on May 26, 1973, at the East Superior Christian Church of Alma.
Ed worked as an electrician for General Motors, retiring after 35 years. He loved to work on cars and spend time on his boat at Crystal Lake. He enjoyed tending to his lawn with his John Deere tractor. Most of all, he loved tending to his flowers and dancing with Monica.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Westie Rescue of Michigan. Envelopes are available at Clark Family Funeral Chapel.
Ed is survived by his daughters Kandace (Andrew) Nelson of Shepherd and Kalli Stephens of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Kaleb Stephens, Olivia Carson, Victoria Nelson, Noah Croll, and Monica Compo; and brother, Ronald Stephens, Jr.; and mother-in-law Gladys Miller.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years “Monnie”, his parents; and his father-in-law John Miller.