Glen H. Stephenson, of Acequia, Idaho, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at his home with his wife at his side.

Glen was born April 22, 1936, in Acequia. He was the third son of James A. and Alice Elwood Stephenson.  He attended Acequia Elementary School, two years of high school in Acequia and the last two years at Rupert High School.  While playing football for RHS, he sustained a knee injury that bothered hin the rest of his life.

Glen started working for Morgan and Shillington Farms in 1951 while still in high school.  He was later emplayed on the extra gang for Union Pacific Railroad.  He next worked for Vernard Comstock, delivering bulk gas and oil to many farmers in the area.  Glen knew almost everyone and many stories were shared during this time.  He worked  for Mr. Comstock until 1959, when he was called into service in the U. S. Army.  He received training as a driver of military vehicles at Fort Ord, Calif.  He was sent to Germany after this and served as a driver in th 396th Transportation Company.  He was awarded a 21,000-mile safe driver award for his service.  He traveled over much of Germany and Austria until he treturned home in Feb. 1962.  He completed his reserve requirement and was discharged December 15, 1965.

Glen and Nina Courtright were married Nov. 27, 1956.  They have made their home in Acequia for the past 53 years with the exception of the time Glen was in the service.  Their son, Barry, was born July 24, 1963.

After returning from the service, he returned to farming where he spent the next 47 years before he was forced to retire because of health reasons.  He loved the farm.  He loved to stack hay and harvest potatoes and beets.  After retirement, he would still drive to the farm to see the machinery was taken care of as it should be.

He doted on his wife.  He was always concerned for their son and grandsons.  He would often express his love and appreciation for them.  He was proud of Barry when he got his electrician's license.  He became very close to his grandson, Austin, and they spent alot of time together.

Glen always treated others with respect.  He was very dependable and always finished a job he started.  He taught his son the value of an honest day's work.  He loved to work in the garden and yard.  Nina continued to keep their home and yard neat and orderly even while attending to Glen's needs.

Glen is survived by Nina, his wife of almost 53 years; son, Barry (Penny) of Rupert; grandsons, Austin of Rupert and Jeremy of Boise; brothers. Eldon of Acequia and LaMar ( Maxine) of Rupert; briother-in-law, Don (Fae) Courtright; and numerous special cousins, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his father & mothetr-in-law, one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.

He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.  Missed will be his knowledge and advice gained over the years working on the farm.

The funeral will be at 11 AM Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Acequia LDFS church.  Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery with military rites by the Mini-Cassia Veterans.