Donald James Stephenson (Jim), 70 resident of Akron, CO peacefully passed away with his 3 children by his side on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Loveland, CO.

Jim was born in Rocky Ford, CO on August 4, 1944 to Charles and June (Steele) Stephenson. He grew up in South Eastern Colorado with 9 siblings. He attended high school in Pueblo CO where he met and married his high school sweetheart Kathy Reynolds. They had 3 children Donald Keith, Danna Kay, and Darla Kay.

Jim drove truck, farmed, and ranched in Pueblo for 13 years until he moved his family to Akron in 1975. Jim then began the life he loved of wheat farming and cattle ranching for Starlin Farms. Jim retired in January, 2014 after 39 years of hard work and dedication.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Janette Smith, Joan Stephenson, and brothers: Junior and Jay Stephenson. He is survived by his 3 children: Don (Julie) Stephenson of Akron, CO; Danna (Tom) Krause of Fort Collins, CO; Darla (Gary) Stephenson of Wichita, KS; 6 Grandchildren Colton (Sayde) Stephenson, Kodie (Cody) Stephenson, Derrek Jacobsen, Karissa Jacobsen, Evann Jacobsen, Huldon Tharp; 1 Great Grandson Blaine Kloberdanz; Sisters Jeanie (Gordon) Carlson, Jackie Bishop, Junie (Charles) Webb, Joyce Stephenson and brother Jerry (Karen) Stephenson, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jim's services were held at the Akron Foursquare Church on Tuesday, February 3rd at 10:00 am. Inurnment followed at the Akron Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to Akron High School Athletics.