Verlin you were one of my heroes. Roma you were part of my hero list also.
I worked with you in Indianapolis as a young missionary in 1954-55. You took us in and helped us with our missionary efforts as well as any one could have.
I returned six years later when we came to serve in the Military.
You took my wife and my children into your home when we came to serve in the United States Army at Ft. Benjamin Harrison.
You loved people and served with all your might, mind and soul. You had no ego you just lived the first and second commandments to the best of my observation.
You developed a drug while at Eli Lilly and it became a best seller. Your life never changed due to the increase of attention and etc.
We loved you and what you stood for. Character and integrity were the highest of standards.
Eternally grateful for touching my life for an important time and at the right time.
Elder G. Harlan Clark
Great Lakes Missionary--Indianapolis Nov. 1954-March 1955
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| Dear Roma and Family,
We are sorry to read about Bishop Stephens passing. When Keith got orders for Ft. Benjamin Harrison in 1970, you took us in while we looked for a place to live. We came to love your family. You and Bishop Stephens were loving and kind and friendly to everyone in the Ward. We have very fond memories of that time in our life as we started our career in the U.S. Army.
May the Lord's spirit be with you and your family to comfort and bless you during this time.
We send our love. |
| Keith & Kay Gamble |
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| May 11, 2011 |
Preston, ID
Dear Roma
Indianapolis Second Ward - 1968
Our first bishop
Loved that man!!!
Lost track of where you guys were. We live in Colorado. Since 1983
So sorry to hear about Verlin. More names from the past... Keith Gamble called to tell us about Verlin. John Kerr lives about two miles from us and I called him.
We've stayed active thanks to the start we got from the wonderful Stephens family. I've even served as a bishop along with all the other callings. All is well on our end.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences... Your names come up frequently as we talk about the old days.
Thank you both for all that you did for us.
Love
Chuck & Bea Barton | | Chuck Barton |
| | May 10, 2011 | Castle Rock, CO
We are sorry for your loss, but grateful for his service in the U S Army. Please accept our condolences.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #476 | | Chaplain |
| | May 10, 2011 | Cove, UT
Dear Roma and family,
We recall our association with you and your family when we lived in Indianapolis in the 1960's. We adopted two children there and then one more in Boulder, CO. Our eldest son, Howard who was born in 1966 - think you gave us your baby swing for him, died at the age of 41 of cancer. We are doing well, and have lived in Boulder for 41 years. May you be comforted at this difficult time. Sincerely, Arlene | | Arlene Hill |
| | May 10, 2011 | Boulder, CO
Dear Roma and Family -
We express our condolences at Verlin's passing. What a good and devoted man! It was our blessing and pleasure to serve with you in the Layton North Stake. Verlin was so dependable, with good cheer and good counsel. Your kind and gentle nature was valued and appreciated.
May the many memories you shared with this good and faithful man and as a family bring you peace until you are reunited. We are so blessed to know of the Plan of Salvation and that we will be with our loved ones again.
We're sorry we cannot come in person, but are in Qingdao China with the BYU China Teachers Program. We'll be home in July.
Loving Best Wishes -
Judy and Winslow Hurst | | Judy & Winslow Hurst |
| | May 10, 2011 | | Qingdao, - Other - China |
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