4 August 1923 - 8 May 2011
Verlin was just 4 years old when he had this picture taken. He had to have his tonsils out, so his parents had the picture taken in case he didn't make it through the surgery.
In 2nd grade, Verlin attended a rural Idaho school.
When World War II came along Verlin traveled many places during his time with the army. He ended up in Guam.
After the war, Verlin obtained his PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry. He spent his working years as a research chemist for a large company which developed and manufactured medicines. He held patents on several items...mostly antibiotics...that are responsible for helping many people regain their health...and maybe even save some lives.
After retirement, Verlin enjoyed being with family, gardening, lapidary work, fishing and serving in various church leadership positions.
It was my privilege to be with him pretty much the entire last week of his life and be at his bedside when he passed away.
Verlin's Obit:
Verlin Clark Stephens 1923 ~ 2011 LAYTON, UT -
Verlin Clark Stephens passed away on May 8, 2011.
He was born to Hyrum Grant and Myrtle Clark Stephens
on August 4, 1923. He grew up in southern Idaho and
northern Utah, and graduated from South Cache High
School. He served in the US Army during World War II.
In 1946, he married Roma Freeman and they were blessed
with five children. He received a BS from Utah State and
his PhD from the University of Kansas. He spent 33 years
working for Eli Lilly in Indiana as a pharmaceutical research
chemist, developing a variety of medications. In 1984, he
retired to Layton, UT where he spent the remainder of his
life. Verlin was a member of the LDS Church and served as
Branch President, District President, Bishop and high
counselor for many years. He was an ordinance worker
in the Ogden Temple for nine years. He also enjoyed
gardening and lapidary work. He is survived by his wife
of 64 years, Roma; children; Nancy (Roger) Lincoln,
Mark (Karen) Stephens, Karma (Douglas) Owen,
Eileen (Clark) Moss, Duane Stephens; 21 grandchildren
and 31 great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Stephens
and Jack Stephens. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers, four sisters, and one grandson.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2011
at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Ward Chapel,
2250 East 2200 North, Layton, UT. Family and friends
may gather Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at
Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road and
Wednesday at the ward chapel from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
prior to services. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at
Brigham City Cemetery, military honors will be accorded.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
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