James D. Stephenson, 78, of Clearfield died on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.
He was born on April 19, 1929 in Clearfield, a son of the late William Lisle and Virginia (Dutra) Stephenson.
Mr. Stephenson sold, installed and serviced overhead electric garage doors for 50 years. During that time, he owned and operated Overhead Garage Doors for several years.
He is survived by seven children, Peggy Bishop and husband Jerry of Pleasant Valley, Patricia Ting and husband Daniel of Clearfield, Sally Ireland and husband Elon of Clearfield, Terri Ogden and husband Jeff of Clearfield, Janice Schenk of Clearfield, David Stephenson of Clearfield, Keith Fledderman of Philadelphia, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Stephenson, a brother William Stephenson and a sister Sara Jane Stephenson.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Mt Zion Cemetery, Mahaffey on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. Interment will be in the cemetery.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to the home of Janice Schenk, 307 Merrill St., Clearfield for a time of remembering and sharing.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front Street, Clearfield PA 16830
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.