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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Harold Thomas

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Stephens

Dec 5, 1947 — Sep 22, 2023

Obituary

Harold Thomas Stephens , 75, of Lansdale, PA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at The Birches at Arbour Square.

Harold was born in Lansdale, PA to the late Claude C. Stephens and the late Roberta M. (Smith) Stephens.

He graduated from Pennridge High School. Harold was employed as a Welder for Chempump Division of Warminster for over 45 years.

During his lifetime, Harold served in the Artillery Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Cannoneer's B North Penn Golf League, Peace Valley Bass Anglers Fishing Club, as well as Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) in Virginia Beach, VA.

Harold will be remembered as a devoted father and grandfather that enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, camping, photography, and even martial arts & meditation. He was an easygoing, caring, loving, and supportive man. During his time in the Unites States Army, Harold received many medals, including the Sharpshooter Rifle medal, the National Defense Service medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, and the Vietnam Service medal with three bronze service stars.

He is survived by his former wife, Janice E. Oehler and husband, Joseph of Schwenksville, PA; his son, David T. Stephens and wife Nancy of Harleysville, PA; Daughter, Melissa C. Buck and husband, Brook of Perkiomenville, PA; his four grandsons, Grae B. Buck and wife, Jessica of Green Lane, PA, Keegan T. Buck and companion, Kayla Jones of Boyertown, PA, Connor T.  Stephens and fiancé, Rachel Morris of Fort Collins, CO, Drew F. Stephens of Harleysville, PA; his granddaughter, Erica L. Stephens of Harleysville, PA; his two brothers, Jerry Stephens and wife, Betty of Lake City, PA, James Stephens of Red Hill, PA; his three sisters, Kathleen Binder and husband, Bruce of Perkasie, PA, Mary Montalbano of Quakertown, PA, Ginger Moyer and husband, John of Green Lane, PA; and his numerous nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, Claude and Roberta, Harold was preceded in death by his brother, John Stephens, and his sister, Diane Lynn Donahue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Vets for Vets 32 4th Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073 http://www.soldiertocivilian.org/ . or the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com .

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