Pastor Gary Gene Stenson
Pastor Gary Gene Stenson, age 89, of Quakertown, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 12, 2023. His love for God was evident throughout his life and ministry. He was the beloved husband of Elsie Jane (Lehman) Stenson, with whom he shared over 66 years of marriage.
Born January 21, 1934, in Aurora Nebraska, he was a son of the late Maurice and Fern (Gundy) Stenson.
Gary graduated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in 1962. He served as pastor at Bergthal Mennonite Church in Pawnee Rock, Kansas, West Swamp Mennonite Church in Quakertown, Calvary Mennonite Church in Washington, Illinois, Grace Mennonite Church in Lansdale and part time at Grace Bible Fellowship, Huntingdon Valley and Bethany Grace Mennonite Church in East Earl.
In addition to his wife Elsie, he is survived by his children Greg (Jackie), Tim (Kathy), Tom ( Jeannie), Deb Frei (Rick), Stephanie Johnson (Jeremiah); grandchildren Brian (Jenn), Kiera Heatwole (Michael), Nathan (Samantha), Kevin (Amanda), Rachel, Kurt, Kristy, Sarah Simon (Daniel), Kaylin Harris (Joshua), Mark, Randy (Noelle); great grandchildren Everest, Eden, Elsie, Andrew, Ethan, Millie, Eleanore, Nolan. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Joyce Kath (Bob) and Arlyss White (Ted).
A viewing for Gary will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home Inc, 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford and again from 10:00 – 10:45 AM on Saturday February 18, 2023, at Grace Mennonite Church, 630 York Avenue, Lansdale PA 19446, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at West Swamp Mennonite Church Cemetery in Quakertown with a luncheon afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gary’s name may be made to either Crossroads Community Center at crossroadsphilly.com or Camp Men-o-Lan at menolan.org.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.williamsbergeykoffel.com.