Carl W. Stephens

  Carl W. Stephens, age 98, of Northville passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018. He was born May 26, 1919 in Horton Bay, Michigan; son of Bernard and Ollie (nee Van Amburg) Stephens. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman; serving in North Africa and Italy. Carl was united in marriage to Pearl Denton on July 19, 1947; dedicated to each other for over 56 years until her death in 2003.   Carl moved to Northville from Horton Bay when he was 4 years old and has been a resident for over 94 years. He graduated from Northville High School; Class of 1937. Carl was a Machinist with Ford Motor Company for 30 years; he retired in 1976. He was past president of his Local Union #896. Carl was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Northville where he was very active especially with the choir.   Carl was a wonderful singer and used his gift of music as a hired soloist at the Christian Science Church. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and relaxing up north at his cottage. Carl loved to travel all over Europe with his wife Pearl. He was a devoted husband, a great dad, and a hands-on grandpa. He was a very proud great grandfather as well.   He is survived by his children, Carl (Karen) Stephens and Mary (the late William) Crowley; his grandchildren, Peter (Tina) Stephens, Victoria (Jonathan) Pack, Lauren Crowley, and Melissa Crowley; and his great grandchildren, Anna, Samuel and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son-in-law.   The visitation will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10am until 11am with the funeral service beginning at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main Street, Northville. Rev. Rob Allen will officiate the service. Mr. Stephens will be laid to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be rendered.   Memorial contributions would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Michigan Human Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.