Ronald Gene Stephens

June 30, 1958 - May 22, 2015

June 30, 1958 – May 22, 2015 Ronald Gene Stephens, 56, of Siletz passed away of respiratory failure on the morning of Friday, May 22, 2015, in Newport. Born in Corvallis to Gene W. Stephens and Mary Jean Moore (Wischnofske), he is survived by his children, Ronald E. Stephens of Corvallis and Katelyn E. Stephens of Siletz; and two sisters, Sandy Bell of Monroe and Sharon Gassner of Eddyville. Throughout his life, Ronald worked as a tree farmer and in the timber industry. He resided in Blodgett for several years before settling in Siletz. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed riding horses, and owned a few in his younger years. One of his favorite activities when he was younger was raccoon hunting with his hound dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother David W. (Bill) Stephens. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Summit Cemetery. The Summit Cemetery is about three-quarters of a mile south-east of the town of Summit. It is on a hill overlooking the Mary's River valley, and can be reached by the Eddyville-Blodgett highway. Arrangements are being made by DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home.