Gary Frank Stevenson

Gary Frank Stevenson, 72, of Rock Springs, passed away June 21, 2019, at his home. 

He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1971 and former resident of Price, Utah.

He was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Dragerton, Utah, the son of Frank Morgan Stevenson and mothers Josephine Queenie Welch and Connie Westenskow.

Gary attended high school in Price, Utah, and was a 1965 graduate of the Carbon High School. He also attended the College of Eastern Utah. 

He married Carol Belen Lopez, the love of his life, Sept. 19, 1971, in Elko, Nev., and she preceded him in death April 11, 2019.  

Gary was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

He enlisted in 1966 and served until 1970 when he was honorably discharged. His rank was Sergeant. 

In 1971, he became employed at the Bridger Coal Mine and retired in 1998 as the coal belt construction foreman. From 1999 until 2004, he was employed by Price Mine Services. 

Gary was a keen fisherman, enjoyed golfing and photography. In the 1960s, Gary was a renowned thespian and performer in high school musicals, most notably in lead roles.  A longtime bowling master at Pla-Mor Lanes having more than 100 700-series games and multiple 299 and 300 games. Gary was an avid sports fan and loved Tiger Woods, the NBA, the NFL and was especially passionate about BYU.

He is survived by two sons, Gerald Stevenson and wife Shannon of Douglas and Beau Stevenson of Murray, Utah; four daughters, Christina Magagna, Frankie Stevenson, Andrea Braden and husband Scott, all of Rock Springs, and Michiko Saito of Japan; one sister, Barbara Jones and husband John of El Dorado, Ark .; two grandsons, Thomas Jay Stevenson of Midvale, Utah, and Michael C. Magagna of Rock Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank, Josephine and Connie; his wife of 47 years, Carol B. Stevenson; grandson Steven Stevenson; two brothers, Randal Stevenson and David Stevenson.

Cremation will take place and there will be private family services at a later date. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.