For anybody that knew Nephi's Jim Stephenson, all liked him. He was that type of guy, regardless of who you were are what you did. I first came to know him when I was attending Juab High and worked the night shift at the Nephi Flour Mill. Jim's dad worked there. Harold was a steady worker and must have taught that same work ethics to Jim. Tola was Jim's mother and she was a good friend of my mother, both making flour sacks in to shirts, dish towels and such. When you blend two great people together, one is bound to have good seeds, like Jim always will be. At the grave side services at Vine Bluff, the large crowd, like me, acted as they could feel the presence of greatness pass. It was a hot day, but the services gave me a cool whisper of hope for life on earth. I felt glee to have known Jim, and all the good things he did for family, country, his church and community. I had the honor to interview both Jim and Janice Stephenson at their home three years ago, and the reader can find the photo's and writing at the blog site of nephijoneshistory.blogspot.com, then go to the archives dated on Oct. 26, 2020. The services were very inspiring, with two Army soldiers presenting the flag to Janice, with two trumpets playing. Then the American Legion, Nephi Post #One had a Squad of 12 Veterans do the 21 gun salute. It was in and of itself, as respectful as Jim was in all he was and is now. The program may be attached!
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