Stephen D. Stonehocker USMC Retired Stephen "Stone" Stonehocker, was born to Earl F. and Eva M. Stonehocker in Milford, UT on July 1, 1947. Stephen passed away on April 3, 2012. After the family moved to Salt Lake, Steve graduated from East High in 1966 and in July joined the United States Marine Corps, serving as an Air Traffic Controller and earning the rank of Corporal before medical retirement. In 1969 he married Deborah (later divorced) and they had Shannon (later adopted by her stepfather). In 1973 he married Kathryn Jackson (later divorced) and her son, Jeff. Their daughter Stefanie became Steve's greatest love and treasure. The young family traveled extensively, living in Arizona, California and Hawaii. Stone had a passion for music and musical instruments. He made guitars with B.C. Rich and jammed for many years, in many venues, on the keyboard, guitar and his vest full of harmonicas. He was always tinkering, taking apart and mostly, putting together. In recent years, Stone enjoyed his bright white Gold Wing with the globe and anchors on the back of the bike and the front of his black cowboy hat. He was a gregarious and fun loving man with friends from Willie's to the monastery in Huntsville to the Hall. He had his struggles but he had his triumphs as well. He was very intelligent and articulate, with a unique wit and perspective. Steve is survived by daughter Stefanie Musy-Verdel (Thierry), siblings Earl P. Stonehocker (Gayle), Robert B. Stonehocker, Clarence E. Stonehocker (Julie), all of SLC, and Margaret Schmidt of St. Paul, MN. He rejoins his parents and many great friends. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Camp Williams 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. logo Published in Deseret News from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2012 Share [Email this obituary] Remember Share a message or photo below 3 Entries Restore the guest book Please restore the Guest Book to share in the life story for Stephen D. Stonehocker The guest book is expired "Stefanie and family,So sorry for your loss,was just informed of his passing.At a loss for words.Liz" - liz Resources Donate to Charity How To Submit An Obituary Find Advice and Support Funeral Etiquette Sympathy and Condolence Advice Go back to today's Obituaries for Deseret News Back to today's Obituaries SYMPATHY FLOWERS white lillies of peace Send sympathy flowers to share a message of comfort. Send Flowers Today in History Today in History A look at the lives and legacies of celebrities who died on this day. © Copyright 1999-2014 Legacy.com All Rights Reserved | Questions? Contact us | Search obituaries nationwide - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?pid=156862003#sthash.BZoEjNuV.dpuf