Stephens, Dale Age 76, of Arden Hills, MN. Dad joined the endless praise of the LORD on Oct. 14, 2018, when the slow-moving MDS he lived with for the last two years turned suddenly into acute leukemia. We were blessed to be with him until his last breath. Dad served Bethel University for 44 years as a chemistry professor. He was active in missions, mentoring, and teaching in the church and loved reading the Psalms as the sun came up. His integrity in all things was unwavering. Ever the scientist, Dad loved the natural world and working with his hands. He built the house we lived in, could fix almost anything, and cultivated berries galore in the backyard, delicate exotic fish in the house, and many flowering plants in the year-round greenhouse he built. His canoe trips in the BWCA were the highlight of every year. Always ready to help, he took thoughtful care of each of us and many more people, too. Dad is survived by Sharon, his wife of 54 years, his children Haven, Janna, and Robb (Lauren) Stephens, and his two sets of twin grandsons: Julian and Harrison, Arthur and Walter. He is also lovingly missed by his beloved church and Bethel families. We will celebrate God's faithfulness in Dad's life on Nov. 17, 2018, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood, MN 55109: visitation at 11am, service at noon, lunch following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charities that care for the poor.

Published on November 4, 2018