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Alvah Stephens Obituary

Alvah was born to Roy Robert and Ethel Margaret Stephens November 14, 1933 in Gardner, Colorado, he grew up in Custer County, Colorado and lived in both Victor, Colorado and Colorado Springs, Colorado for many years. For the past 17 years he has lived in Calhan, Colorado. He worked for many years for School District 11. His real love was his family and anything to do with livestock. He married Louise (Luckie) Marie Fisk June 15, 1961 and together they had three children, Jesse (Brenda) Stephens, Lalani (Jesse) Witten and Linda Albin. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, brother, Robert (Ada); sister, Ann (Carl) Hatcher; and brother, Harry (Lana). Alvah was preceded in death by his parents, his sister's, Evelyn Hamilton & Fern Gray; a brother Albert and baby sister, Lena. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2315 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00AM, Friday, April 12, 2013 at Living Word Community Church, 532 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, Colorado.

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Published by The Gazette from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2013.

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April 16, 2013

You were always such a kind gentle soul. RIP Uncle Alvah. I know you are soaring above with your parents and siblings watching over all of us. Hugs to all my cousins, Aunts and Uncles. I love you.

John and Wanda Alderton

April 14, 2013

We worked with Al at Wasson High School, I a secretary and my husband a teacher. We loved Al and always remembered him.

Nancy Chavez (Nothaus)

April 12, 2013

You are all in out thoughts. Treasure the memories.

Terry Lee Stevens Wilkerson

April 11, 2013

So Sorry for your loss.

He was a wonderful uncle.

Deb and Jim Rocco

April 10, 2013

Thinking of you Luckie, Jess, Brenda, Justin
and family during this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed Alvah's smile. I am honored to have known him. With Love

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