EDWARD B. STEPHENS

July 29, 1929 - June 14, 2012

EDWARD B. STEPHENS, age 82, of Baraga passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Shulstad Leisure Living, Baraga following a lengthy illness. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 29, 1929 the son of the late Knight and Freida (Oliver) Stephens. Ed graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in Detroit. He served in the military during the Korean War. Ed was a fireman for the City of Detroit Fire Department from February 4, 1952 until July 17, 1979, retiring as a lieutenant after 27 years of service. He married the former Barbara Ann Harris in Woodstock, IL on February 18, 1975. Ed was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, the Baraga American Legion Post #444, the Detroit Fireman’s Fund Association, and the Detroit Fire Department Officers Club. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife Barbara Ann, daughter Tammy (Jason) Mantila of Pelkie, grandchildren Craig, and Johnathan, and his best friend, his dog “Bailey McGee”. Graveside services for Mr. Stephens were held at 1:00 p.m.,Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Baraga Cemetery with Deacon John Cadeau officiating. Baraga County area veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 conducted military honors at the cemetery. Following the graveside services, friends were invited to a luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post #444.