Monty Ray Stevens

West Jordan, Utah-Monty Ray Stevens, 85 passed away on July 22, 2016 in his home. Monty was born to Ray Levoy Stevens and Grace Inez Callister on October 25, 1930. He was raised in Tooele, Utah where he met his eternal sweetheart and companion of 61 years Jeri Orme. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Monty served in the military during the Korean War and retired from Kennecott. Monty was an avid gardener and his green thumb made everything he nurtured to flourish. "It was said that a weed wouldn't dare grow in his yard". When he was younger he raced bikes and continued with his love for bike riding all his life. His children and grandchildren loved his ability to make everything they did as a family fun and memorable. Family was the joy of his life. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a ward and stake clerk at many different times and in two different Bishoprics. His testimony of the gospel was something he willingly shared with others. He became a member of the church in his early twenties and there was no turning back once he was converted to the truthfulness of the gospel. Blessings received by children and grandchildren by him are cherished. Survived by his devoted and loving wife, his children-Julie Mecham, Doug , Brad (Lisa) and Stephanie (Terren) Page;19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; brothers Bud and Glen. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Dale, Wayne and Kenny; son Dale and daughter Joni Crossland. Special thanks to IHC Hospice Home Care. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan Oaks 5th Ward, 9353 South Vistawest Drive, West Jordan. Viewings will be held Wednesday 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and again Thursday at the church 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Tooele Cemetery. Place of Birth:Tooele, UtahPlace of Death:West Jordan, UtahHobbies:Gardening, riding bikesOccupation:Heavy Equipment Operator/Smelter for Kennecott