Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Stephens, Clyde R.

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Fairport: September 17, 2017 at age 83.

 

 

Predeceased by parents, Orville and Irma Stephens and son, Gregory. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Evalyn (Swanson); daughter, Denise (Ron) Kendt; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Adam (Meghan) and Kimberly (Bryant); brother, James (Sophia) Stephens of Inman, KS; several nieces, nephews; many friends and his cat, Sam. Clyde graduated with a MBA from Kansas State University. He was a Navy Pilot and Officer, after time served he then moved his young family to Rochester, NY to start a 27 year career at Eastman Kodak. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Pittsford, NY for over 50 years. His passion was airplanes and flying. He also loved snowmobiling, gardening, boating, traveling, family gatherings and wheat harvesting at his family’s farm in Kansas. He will be sadly missed.

Calling hours Thursday, September 21st 4-7PM at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. (Egypt Location). Memorial Service Friday, September 22nd 11AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Pittsford, NY). Entombment White Haven. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

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3 responses to “Stephens, Clyde R.”

  1. Michael and JoAnne McNamara Avatar
    Michael and JoAnne McNamara

    Jo Anne and I were so lucky to meet Clyde and Mary 20 years ago at St Pauls. Seeong them almost every week in Church. He will be missed by all.

  2. John Heiman Avatar
    John Heiman

    Clyde was an entertaining story teller, a great friend and companion. I will miss him, our coffees after church and his acerbic wit.

  3. John Heiman Avatar
    John Heiman

    A good friend, an entertaining story teller, loved our coffee sessions after church with his acerbic wit.