- Date Of Birth: January 26, 1941
- Date Of Death: May 8, 2016
- State: Utah
Stephen Lynn Stumph
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Husband, Father, Brother and Friend. Stephen passed away May 8, 2016 from injuries sustained in an auto accident while enjoying his convertible. He was born January 26, 1941 to Martha Lena Crews and Joseph Kitrell Stumph in Springville, Utah. He married the love of his life, Gayla Dee Williamson in the Manti Temple on June 21, 1961.
He graduated from Brigham Young High School, and earned a degree in Physics from BYU, along with his Master’s Degree from Georgia Tech. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, and pursued many avenues of scientific exploration as he advanced his civilian career. He had “retired” in 1995 and has been enjoying his Semi-Retirement working as a “Rocket Scientist” at HAFB. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by His wife, Gayla; children, Laura (Dell) Nixon, Don (Kimberly), Sheri, Jacklyn, Gary (Miranda), and Tamara Stumph; ten grandchildren, seven great granda”children; siblings, Barbara Binks, Fletcher Stumph and Craig (Lisa) Stumph. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rebecca; and brother, Joe Jr.
