Carl B. Stephens was born on December 19th, 1919 near Jennings, Kansas and died Friday afternoon, October 6th, 2006 at Home Sweet Home II in Pasco, Washington. He joined the Army Airforce in 1942 and served as a Sergeant in China and India during World War II. He received the Good Conduct Metal and Distinguished Unit Badge. Following the war, he married Cleora New on August 26th, 1946 in Hardin, Montana. They made their home in the Northwest, where he worked in the dry-cleaning business until the early 1950s. They moved to Kennewick in 1951 when he began working as a standards technician at Hanford until his retirement in 1982. After retirement, Cleora and Carl traveled until they began raising two of their grandchildren. They loved fishing and watching birds together. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Clara Stephens; his son, LCPL Tommy L. Stephens, six brothers, two sisters, and one great-grandson. Survivors include: Cleora, wife of 60 years, Kennewick, WA; daughters: Jeannine Cole, Kiona, WA; Janice McDonald, Brooklyn, WA; and Carla Coates, Boise, ID; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A viewing will be on Sunday, October 8, 2006 from 5- 8:00 pm and Monday October 9, 2006 from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm at Mueller?s Tri Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union in Kennewick and graveside services will be held on Monday following the viewing at 2:00 pm at Desert Lawn Memorial Park located on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick. Services will be conducted by Pastor Bob Sporleder. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to the ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road Suite 150 Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Carl was dearly loved by his family and friends. He leaves behind him a legacy of love, family devotion, humor and many wonderful memories.