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Zachary Stephens Obituary
Zachary was born June 19, 1992 in Kansas City, MO the son of Doug and LaDonna (Hiner) Stephens.
Zachary was an entrepreneur. He was and independent consultant with the Zurita corporation and owned Stephens Lawn Mowing Service. He was self-employed. During his life Zach worked as a sales associate at Ace Hardware and Walmart, a clerk at Dillons, the grounds crew at Golf Course Superintendents of America, Pine's Garden Center, and Anderson Rentals all in Lawrence.
Zach graduated High School at the Milestones Academy in Kansas City and attended classes at Kansas City Community College. Zach had many hobbies and interests. He loved riding motorcycles, camping, going on trips, and collecting. He had a gift for fixing things. He was a member of the Jayhawk Model Masters Club of Lawrence. He was an advanced pilot and enjoyed flying and building rc airplanes, cars and trucks.
He attends Velocity Church and has attended Morning Start Church and First Presbyterian churches in the past where he has many friends and loved ones. He is a supporter of Family Promise of Lawrence.
Survivors include his parents, of Lawrence; two brothers, Justin (Amber McClelland) Stephens and Caleb Stephens, both of Lawrence; maternal grandparents, Ray and LaVerne Hiner; paternal grandparents, Bob and Mary Kay Stephens; three aunts, Diana (Bob) Lisher, Debbie (Scott) Holzmeister, Denise Kahler; one uncle, Vance Hiner (Loretta) and numerous cousins.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to Zachary Ryan Stephens Memorial Fund, a fund to support the causes of the disadvantaged, and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Zachary Stephens
Lois Orth-Lopes
February 2, 2018
I am saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Sira Andrews
February 1, 2018
Rest In Peace my Mansa. Go hint yoour ancestors :Sundiata Keita, you are the descendant of Mansa Mussa
Rosanna Clark
February 1, 2018
Caleb praying for you and your family. Wish I could be there with you tomorrow. Always in my thoughts, love you my dear friend.
Brad Bernet
February 1, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Zach. We've been praying for the whole family.
Erin Mayer
February 1, 2018
Love and prayers for the Stephens family, so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Zachary.
Pam Pineda
February 1, 2018
Dear Doug, Ladonna and family, we are so sorry to hear of Zach passing. Please know that your in our prayers. We will always remember Zach and feel blessed to have known him. He was remarkable. With our love to your family, Humberto & Pam
Ally Laney
January 31, 2018
Zach is in our hearts he was like a brother he always asked for advice and would be the life of the party. We will always remember you Zach. Rest In Peace.
Eric and Pat Roach Smith
January 31, 2018
Dear Doug and Ladonna, we are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Regina McRae
January 31, 2018
My heart goes out to the Stephens family. May this beautiful young man find peace in the arms of God, and may his family find comfort in the Grace of God.
Sebastian Alfie
January 31, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of this. The family has my thoughts and prayers.
Tammie Vaughn. Capps
January 30, 2018
May God give you peace and the knowledge that he is with the Lord. Thank you for being such wonderful parents to him all throughout his life.
God Bless you both.
Nicole Negley
January 30, 2018
So sad to hear of Zach passing. I send much love and peace to you LaDonna and Doug. Zach and I had a lot of fun and sweet times together! I am so appreciative to have had him pass through in my journey through life! Wishing you good energy through your grief.
Alicia Thurlow
January 30, 2018
Brian and I continue to pray for your family, we are so sorry for your loss our deepest condolences .
The Thurlow's
John and Laura Landgrebe
January 30, 2018
Doug and Ladonna~ While our hearts are truly broken, we will always cherish the many wonderful memories we have of Zach. Our thoughts and prayers to you, Justin and Caleb.
Mel and Diana Deutsch
January 30, 2018
Praying for each of you and all the family - the pain and loss is heartfelt
Haley Patterson
January 30, 2018
Our family will miss you Zach, we have lots of memories with you. Prayers to your family!
Cris Chaffin
January 30, 2018
Doug and LaDonna, our hearts are broken because of Zach's death. Please know you both, and your whole family are in our prayers. Cris and Lea Chaffin
Stephanie Struble
January 30, 2018
Doug and LaDonna - I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and provide you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
Doyle Coons
January 30, 2018
Kim and I are so sorry. Words can not express the sorrow we feel for you. We will be praying for you.
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