Donnie R Stephens

August 16, 1931 - January 13, 2019

Donnie R. Stephens passed away January 13, 2019 in Ephrata, Washington. He was 87 years old. Donnie was born on August 16, 1931 in Tunica, Louisiana to his parents, Bryan and Rosa Stephens. He was married to Corinne (Hazlip) Stephens for 53 wonderful and loving years where most of that was spent in Baker, Louisiana. Donnie served 6 years in the United States Army, being honorably discharged. He then became an officer for the Baton Rouge Police Department, serving 32 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 1982. Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed watching sports and his favorite teams were the LSU Tigers, the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son, Wesley (Janice) Stephens of Ephrata, WA; grandchildren, Patrick (Lacy) Stephens, Rosa (Darnell) Walton, Katie (Samuel) Martinez, all of Baton Rouge, LA, Heidi (Val) Carrillo of Hayden, ID, and Robert Drake of Des Moines, WA; his great-grandchildren, Campbell, Samuel, Aliya, Jr., Treston, Samantha, Mason, and Landon. he was preceded in death by his wife, Corinne (Hazlip) Stephens; father and mother, Bryan and Rosa Stephens; sister Mayola Cannon; and three brothers, Bryan Stephens Jr., Tracy Stephens, and Jack Stephens. Thank you to Dr. Brzezny, the Columbia Basin Hospital, its nurses and staff for the care given to him. A private ceremony and burial will be at a later date.