Michael Child Stephens, born September 18, 1946, in Weber County, Utah, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 22, 2025, at Pine View Transitional Rehabilitation. He was 79 years old.

 

Michael was the youngest of many children raised by Aldo and Emma Stephens of Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School. He met and married the love of his life, Jeri Anne Weaver, on October 1, 1965. Together they raised five children, primarily in Roy, and were married for over 50 years until her passing from cancer in May of 2016. For nearly a decade after her death, Michael deeply mourned Jeri, unable to speak of her without shedding tears.

 

Michael dedicated nearly 40 years to the Air Force as a Logistics Specialist, excelling in his profession. Throughout his life, he pursued a wide array of hobbies, including hunting, fishing, golf, photography, biking, and exploring technology. He also devoted many years to coaching youth football and later served as the Director of Roy Football and the South Commissioner of the Wasatch Front Football League.

 

Above all, Michael cherished his family and was a devoted supporter of his children and grandchildren in all their endeavors.

 

Michael is survived by his children: Cherie (Jerry) Dammann of Seattle, Washington; Michele (Cory) Colohan of Roy, Utah; Brad Stephens of Clearfield, Utah; Dustin Stephens of Portland, Oregon; and Jeremy (Kristen) Stephens of Mesa, Arizona; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Miland and Edna Stephens of Ogden, Utah; his parents, Aldo and Emma Stephens; numerous siblings and their spouses; and, most profoundly, his beloved wife, Jeri Anne Weaver.

 

Memorial services will be held at Lindquist Mortuary in Roy, 3333 W. 5600 S. on Saturday, September 27th. A viewing will take place from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, followed by the ceremony at 11:00 AM. Michael will be laid to rest alongside his forever partner at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

 

A luncheon will be held at Midland 3rd Ward, located at 3776 W. 5375 S., Roy, UT 84067, following the burial.