Blaine Hunter Stevenson

May 10, 1943 - October 20, 2017

Blaine Hunter Stevenson, 74, of American Fork, UT, passed away peacefully Friday, October 20, 2017 ending his hard-fought battle with dementia. He left a legacy of family, faith, humor, service and love. He was born May 10, 1943 in Preston, ID to Harold and Ruth Stevenson. Blaine enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Linrose, ID. He loved his horse Lightening, playing football at West Side High School, and hanging out with friends. After graduation, he served a mission in the Central Atlantic States. He went on to receive both his Bachelor’s of Sociology and his MBA from Brigham Young University. On December 17, 1965, he married his high school sweetheart, Judy Nielsen. They raised seven beautiful children. His work took them from Utah, Missouri, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, back to Utah, but Vancouver, Washington will always be home. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He cherished the time he served as Bishop, working in the Portland, Oregon temple, and serving a mission with his dear wife in Cincinnati, OH. His children and grandchildren will always remember his hugs and his playfulness with original games like whiskers, guess the change, tickle monster and push the button. He shared with his family his solid work ethic, frugality, being strong-willed, and a deep love for family and his Savior. He is survived by his wife, Judith Stevenson; their children, Michelle (Bryan) Cryer, Margo (Jeremy) Newns, Amy (Brian) Church, Janet (Michael) Solosko, Michael (Jessica) Stevenson, Mark (Deja) Stevenson, and Nicole (Richard) Kiser; his 27 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; his siblings Dean (Faye) Stevenson, Ruthann Rasmussen, Connie (Rod) Derrick, Mary (Larry) Biggs, Richard (Christy) Stevenson, and Linda (Michael) Dunn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Stevenson and his brothers-in-law Clair Nielsen, Morgan Buttars, and Lorin Rasmussen. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Shelly, Symbii Home and Hospice Care, and Highland Glen Assisted Living for their loving caring. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 28th at 11:00 am at the American Fork 8th Ward, 320 North 100 East, American Fork, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in American Fork City Cemetery, 600 North 100 East, American Fork, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.