Obituary: Benjamin Joseph Stephensen

Benjamin Joseph Stephensen 6/24/1917 ~ 9/6/2005 Benjamin Joseph Stephensen, age 88, passed away Sept 6, 2005 in Delta, Utah. Born June 24, 1917 in Levan, UT to Joseph Hyrum and Marie Anine Nielsen Stephensen. He was raised by his father after mother was killed in a landslide. Attended school in Levan and Nephi. Married Lorraine Nielson on Christmas Day, 1938, in Leamington. Later solemnized in Mesa Arizona Temple. She died Dec 13, 1996. Ben served in Merchant Marines during World War II. He and Lorraine spent their early married years in California where they received their only child, Stephen, whom they dearly loved. Moved to Utah where Ben owned and ran a store and restaurant in Levan. Later moved to Lynndyl where they ran a store. Ben worked for school district many years as bus driver and custodian. Ben was a faithful member of LDS Church. Served in many positions including Bishop of Lynndyl Ward and stake missionary. What a joyful reunion Ben will have in heaven with his wife, son, parents and siblings. A special thanks to the people at Pleasant Acres. He is survived by granddaughter: Valerie (Brandon) Bulloch; grandson: Derek (Cami) Dutson; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife: Lorraine; son: Stephen Joseph Stephensen; brother: Axel Stephensen; sister: Josephine Cahoon. Funeral: Sat, Sept 10, 2005 at 11 am, Leamington-Lynndyl Ward in Leamington. Friends call Saturday at church 9:30-10:45 am. Burial: 1:30 pm in the Delta Cemetery under direction of Nickle Mortuary.