David Eugene Stephens, of  Kennewick WA passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at the age of 93.

He was born on June 21, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin and Gladys Stephens of Las Vegas, Nevada.

David attended California Institute of Technology, and Pasadena Community College, later earning a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1958. He briefly worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, before moving to the Boston area in 1961, and Concord MA in 1969, where he raised his family. He worked in various capacities in aerospace and engineering until retiring in 1994.

David continued to pursue his theological studies after retirement, earning a Master of Philosophy from Boston University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Boston College in November of 1999.

David was a longstanding member of the Concord Minutemen. He was active in town issues and contributed to public discussions. He attended town meetings and wrote op ed articles for the Concord Journal. He also hosted a podcast, The ‘Concord Forum.’

He and his wife Dianne attended Grace Chapel in Lexington MA.

David enjoyed playing chess, firearms marksmanship, and reading history.  He travelled widely while exploring his family history in the greater southwest.

After 49 years in Concord MA,  David and his wife Dianne moved to  Kennewick WA in 2018 to live closer to extended family.

He  is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mrs. Dianne Stephens, (Supers) age 92, and his brother Dr. Ralph Stephens M.D. age 91 of Reno Nevada.

David and Dianne have three sons, Mr. Randall Stephens, Mr. Daniel Stephens Esq., Rev. Scott Stephens with their wives Mrs. Angelika Stephens, and Mrs. Margaret Stephens.

David also leaves behind his nephew, Dr. Mark Stephens M.D., nieces Ms. Cindy Stephens, Mrs. Julie Harris, with their spouses, Mrs. Margie Stephens, and Mr. Lelan Harris.

He is survived by seven grandchildren, Dr. Sandra Bargeron Ph.D, Dr. Elizabeth Varkiani Ph.D, Mr. David McCleary, Ms. Riley Stephens, Ms. Hannah Orin, Mr. Andrew Stephens, and Ms. Abby Stephens, their spouses, Mr. Lee Bargeron, Mr. Bobby Varkiani, and Mrs. Rachel McCleary, Mrs. Jasmine Stephens and a total of 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home in Richland, Washington.  The committal will occur at Sunset Gardens Cemetery.  A reception will follow at the funeral home.

For those wishing to participate but cannot attend in person, the service will be live streamed from the funeral home’s website:

https://www.sunsetgardenstricities.com/

In lieu of flowers, and if you feel inclined, donations may be made in David’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse, Judicial Watch, or a charity of your choice.