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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Michael Stephenson, 68, born on April 3, 1944 and returned home to God on March 31, 2013. We will remember him forever.  He was one of a kind.  He could made us laugh down deep in our bellies, his eyes were brilliant and blue and he wore his heart on his sleeve for all the world to see. He was adored by his friends and family and will be missed.  

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
Happy birthday Dad. Love you as big as the Texas sky, and miss you so so much. I love when you come visit me in my dreams….You should swing by more often ;) LOVE YOU BLUE ❤️
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022
Time does not diminish my love for you. We all miss you.
April 4, 2021
April 4, 2021
We laughed; we cried; we told each other good stories and bad; we sang Willie Nelson tunes, Johnny Cash oldies and Aretha Franklin hits. Remember screaming our way through our rendition of R-E-S-P-E-C-T? We helped each other during some tough times. I know you're having a blast where you are and I hope to join you and the rest of the folks for a great reunion one of these days. Just not too soon, ya know, cause I've got more to do here. You lived life to the fullest and I think that's what our Maker hopes we'll all do. Thanks for the memories, dear brother. Love, Trudy
March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021
I miss you... I miss your smile, your stories, those baby blues, your contagious laugh. I miss your toughness and tenderness. Proud to be your daughter. Love you.
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
This is such a sad & touching day. I cried for the brother we loved & lost much too young. But these pictures made me smile to see how many folks adored him & the ones he made giggle or laugh til it hurt. We speak of him often with love. RIP bro. Molly Stephenson Huls
March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020
It’s been 7 years without you dad, I miss your energy and spirit so very much. I cherish the memories of you, I hold on tight to them.
You’re on my mind so much during this strange time in our world. I know you would have made us laugh and lightened our hearts about all of this if you were here. Bite me Covid-19! 
Love you as big as the sky and blue blue blue.
Thanks for guiding us to Texas to say goodbye to Uncle Pat. I know it was your spirit leading us when we hopped the fence to Red Gate Ranch and gave him one last hug. Rest In Peace Stephenson brothers. You are sorely missed. MDS • PWS
Jes
March 31, 2019
March 31, 2019
Can't believe you are gone. Will always be in my heart and mind.
March 31, 2019
March 31, 2019
Miss the hell out of you, Dad. Love you blue -poo
March 31, 2018
March 31, 2018
“Precious love we hold in the center of the soul,
my love embraces you long after we have said our goodbyes”
Miss you Dad. Love you blue
March 31, 2018
March 31, 2018
You are missed and ever present in our thoughts. Love you.
June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017
I found Mike's obituary on June 22, 2017. I am his cousin from Bedford, Indiana. His father, Frank, and my grandmother, Myrtle Stephenson Grafton were brother & sister. Mike & Pat spent vacations with us in Indiana. So sorry to read of his passing. Wanda Crouch Jones
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
Wishing you peace on this day. Friends that care Remember. Wishing you a very very very happy birthday. For your energy is still around us!
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
Wishing you peace on this day. Friends that care Remember. Wishing you a very very very happy birthday. For your energy is still around us!
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
Hi Dad,
I miss you so bad. This world just isn't the same without your light and laughter. I hear your voice saying my name (poo) at the most random moments and I know you're watching over me! I love you blue.
Jenny
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
Mike, laughter and love are your personal seal. Now, you are watching all of us -friends and your loving family- from up above. You are /were a one of a kind Friend. You will be missed forever! May God pours out heaps of blessings onto you and your loving family. Wishing you peace from México. I thank God for letting my path crossed yours when you were living in México. It was a blessing! You used to lift up my spirit ,I remember how much you made me laugh. Thank you!
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
Missing your energy and presence in our lives. Always ....with loving thoughts.
April 3, 2014
April 3, 2014
Went to St. Mary's church here in Annapolis today. I lit a candle and I thanked God for the life of Michael Dean. 
Wishing you peace on this birthday daddy, beaming love from me to you across the universe. I carry you in my heart forever.
April 3, 2014
April 3, 2014
I should have known...everything got a little dimmer last March 31, 2013...now I know it was that smile that was gone and those blue eyes that closed forever. Mike is a haunting loss... To his daughters, son, sisters, and rest of his family, thank God you had him for the time he was here. Mike was one of the very special ones. Thank you for these pictures... Blessings as you heal.
April 3, 2014
April 3, 2014
my grief has turned now to all the precious memories I will always save in my heart.
April 2, 2014
April 2, 2014
Daddy ~ thinking of you, missing you everyday... I love you as big as the sky, forever and ever.
March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014
Tears for you daddy on this 1 year anniversary of one of the saddest days I have ever known. Miss you constantly. Love you blue and love you big. Miss the FUN, and I miss the laughter, and your blue eyes and the sound of your voice, and your freckles and the flip flops (tongs) damn I miss all of it. I know that wherever you are in the UNIVERSE that your light is shining bright and there is joy around you. Le bon temps roule! MDS
D A
May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
I love reading all of the amazing tributes to Mike. His gift was that he had a very special connection to those he loved. He showed such courage.

I wish peace to all and especially to Mike. Diane Auerbach
May 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
Mike did not want to leave his beautiful daughters and grand babies and the rest of us behind but he loved every one through thick and thin. I will never forget his last days with Ron and me; each day was different and filled with his fun personality even though he was feeling sick as a dog. Mike, you are missed by your family and friends. MOLLY & RON
April 26, 2013
April 26, 2013
Candles lit daily for you...always on my mind and in my heart.  For You...eternal love.
April 6, 2013
April 6, 2013
Mike and I had some good times together, great adventures, few close calls, lots of laughs, and a few hangovers! I was glad we met, RIP Buddy!
April 3, 2013
April 3, 2013
Forever grateful for the incredible girls Mike gave us ... Jessica and Jennifer, I love you SO much. Good Blood! Beautiful Family. What an amazing man. Happy Birthday, DADDY-o! ... I'll bet it is. Peace, Robin
April 3, 2013
April 3, 2013
So many memories, so many stories. Mike cut a wide swath through life. I learned a lot from him. There's not another one like him. I hope everyone is doing well, and I know you miss him. Love you...Craig
April 3, 2013
April 3, 2013
He has gone on to Heaven...I'm going to miss him, he was my best friend.
April 3, 2013
April 3, 2013
Happy birthday to you ... happy birthday to you, happy birthday DEAR DADDY, happy birthday to you.
Missing you too much, it hurts my heart.
I am going to have a chocolate malt today for you. Possibly some pancakes too... crepe like. I miss that laugh and those baby blues. 
Here's a face hug from me and the boys. :)
April 2, 2013
April 2, 2013
Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do, even if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, even if it's easier to let go. Hold on to my hand, even if someday I'll be gone away from you. ~
A Pueblo Indian Prayer  I miss you daddy

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April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
Happy birthday Dad. Love you as big as the Texas sky, and miss you so so much. I love when you come visit me in my dreams….You should swing by more often ;) LOVE YOU BLUE ❤️
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Mike, molly & ron - Mexico City

April 1, 2019

Mike called to ask us to fly down to Mexico because pat was out of town for a few days. He met us at the airport driving pat"s mercedes. which pat asked him not drive his car knowing full well he would. Mike drove like a bat outta hell. We loved staying in  pat''s penthouse in a nice neighborhood. he took us all over the place. We went to Taxco to buy some silver trinkets & have lunch. Mike paid some Mexican kids to watch the car. On the way back to Mexico City we sropped at a roadside overlook to see the view & stretch our legs. All of sudden a tour bus came scheeching down to a  tollbooth he seemed not to know about. His tires & brakes  were smoking attempting to slow down to stop for the tollbooth but he opened his window & threw out the tariff in dollars and coins. We started Laughing So haRd  we were hurting. A great memory for a lifetime!!

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