Theodore “Ted” V. Stephens, 70 of Parkville, MO and parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Church passed away peacefully at 2:14 am on Monday August 16, 2021. Ted was born on November 6, 1950 in Kansas City, KS was the only son of Ted L. Stephens and Kathleen E. (Castle) Stephens.
Ted revered corvettes as a teen and carried that appreciation for fine sports cars well into his adult years. Many a morning he could be found detailing his cars in the driveway, tending to his garden and lawn or playing 18 holes of golf.
He was a lifelong fisherman, hunter, and outdoors man. Fishing places such as Lake Taneycomo for trout and Texomo for striped bass. Later he enjoyed exotic fishing trips with his son Kyle in Cabo Mexico, only to return and the two of them fix up a batch of delicious vehicle for the family. Ted enjoyed spending time with his grandkids fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as boating and skiing. In the fall he enjoyed hunting pheasant and quail adventures with his daughter and son-in-law to the Dakota’s, Iowa, Kansas, and Texas. He will always be remembered for his fried pheasant meals, with a side of morels.
Ted and Christine made many memories during their vacations. They had adventurous trips throughout North America in their Newell motor-coach with their Harley bike in tow, touring Michigan, Santa Fe, and Canada with their friends and comrades from Newell. Internationally, they journeyed to Ireland, France, and Medjugorje where the two could reflect on their lives together. Ted will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Ted retired from. United Parcel Service (UPS) after 38 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Christine Anne (Meek) Stephens; two children: Kara Anne Stowers and her husband Greg; Kyle Michael Stephens and his wife Bridget; 6 wonderful grandchildren, a sister Sylvia Downing, as well as numerous necessary and nephews. He is preceded in death by both his parents.
A Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Therese Catholic Church 7207 NW Highway 9 Kansas City, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Ted’s life will commence at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Randy Sly as celebrant. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Therese Catholic Church or the Missouri Conservation. Memories of Ted and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
We will miss our dear friend. So many wonderful memories. Rest In Peace, Ted.
Kevin and I are so sorry to hear of Teds passing. Our thoughts are with you. His struggle has passed but memories remain dear.
A great man gone too soon. Going to miss you Teddy.
A very good friend for a lot of years. You will be missed by many.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you Chris and all your family. May you celebrate his life knowing we will all be united with Christ someday.
Oh Christine,, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I know Ted has not been well for quite some time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris and your children. So sorry for the great loss.
Dear Chris, Kara, and Kyle,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words can’t express how deeply we feel your pain. Sending prayers to you and your family. We will be there for you in any way we can.
So sorry for your loss. Ya’ll have been missed dearly here at the Lake.
Chris, Kara and Kyle. I am so very sorry for the loss of such a fun-loving Ted. I will forever remember his smile when he found something to be ridiculous or just plain funny. All the years at the lake, raising children together. So many memories. All treasured by those who knew Ted. Hoping that the memories and prayers get you through these difficult times. All my Love to your family
Christine I am so sad about Teds’s passing. He free of illness and he health issues he has had the last several years.
It is so heart breaking during this difficult time for you and your family. Prayers being sent up for strength and courage for you. Hugs for you and family
Ted sure was special. I will treasure all the times we all spent together, those memories will keep a smile on my face during this sad time. Bob will be glad to see his friend. Love to you and your family.
Chris and family, so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies
What can I say about the loss of a super neat guy. He will be missed. I loved the years he was able to spend at the lake. Love to all.
Christine & family. Sorry for your loss. Let the knowledge of a heavenly home be the comfort to you during this time. ❤️
Chris. So sorry to hear about Ted’s passing. I remember you bringing him to DAR and the kind care and attention you would give him.
Will be praying for you and your family.
Christine and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
With love,
Norm and Lyn Downing, We remember meeting Ted and Cristine in Oklahoma City and went to a golf tournament that Lyn was working at. Also the day that we went to a park and it came a downpour and we all got soaked! Ted and I went to Arthur Bryants and got BBQ and then we dried out and had a great time together! We’ll miss you Ted!
We are very sorry for your loss. Our condolences go out to your family at this difficult time.
We’re so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Dave and I will cherish all the good times we had together RVing, Harley rides and times spent at the lake. RIP dear Teddy and our deepest sympathies go out to Chris, Kara, Kyle and your entire family.
Jack and Jane Webster
We were very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He will be fondly remembered by the the good times, RVing, motorcycle riding and time at the lake. Condolences to the entire family
Christine and family we are sorry to hear of Ted’s passing and pray for God’s comfort in your grief. We will miss
seeing Ted at the lake, walking the dogs and his big smile when we greeted him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christine, and family,
The whole White Alloe DAE chapter is thinking of you and praying for you all right now. Praying for comfort and peace, also many happy memories from a time when he was healthy. We are here for you.
We are so very sorry to hear. We’ll keep your family in our hearts.
Chris and family, Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Teds passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Chris & family,
We were saddened by Ted’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had always enjoyed our time with you and Ted.
Sincerest condolences,
Ken & Pat
Chris . Our prayers are with you and the kids He had the greatest nurse around,but a wife that could beat no others. Thanks for the help when Scotty was sick
Chris & Family
Praying God will comfort & care for you
while you celebrate the legacy that lives on
With Sympathy
Chris Kara and Kyle,
Big hugs and love to each of you. I hope you find comfort in your memories of a great hubby and dad and that those memories help dampen your pain right now.
I will always remember rounding the corner on Rue Cler and seeing Ted and Chris sitting at an outdoor table drinking a glass of wine and feeling immediate comfort; my friends had arrived!
I will never look at a bottle of balsamic vinegar without thinking of Ted. 🥰. He was such a kind person and his leaving will be felt by all that knew him.
Love, Kathy
My condolences to Ted’s loved ones. We were friends in JR. High School and our Boy Scout days with troop 288. Man could we get into trouble. I think Ted was the only other friend I had who shared a love of quail hunting. We had some great Missouri quail hunts with “Mutt” his pointer who found the birds and we did a pretty good job of shooting them. We also worked in some great squirrel hunts as well. I live in Denver now and as fate would have it, I have an English Setter, hunting dog named “Teddy”. God’s grace to you and your family as you cherish Ted’s memory and ever present spirit. From an old friend.
Jack