Q&A
Q. What was Garry Lee Stephens's first job? Did he/she like it?
Q. What did Garry Lee Stephens dream of doing with his/her life?
A. This is an easy question to answer.. Simple really, he wanted to build a home on his property and was in the prossess of doing it when he passed away. He wanted his children to have a nice home in the country to grow up in, to create wonderful memories and to be the best father he could be for his children. They were his life...
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 14, 2008)
Q. If Garry Lee Stephens could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
A. Garry was always out to prove something so as his mom, I think he would have been so good at consumer complaints and helping the average citizen stand up for what they believed in. He would have been a great Teamster President!
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Garry Lee Stephens?
A. He loved body art and for a short time he was in training to draw patterns for tattoo art and he was very artistic. Right along with that he could sell anyone a Harley.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. Who was Garry Lee Stephens's childhood best friend?
A. Scott Hatch and Todd Holland they all three hung out when we were younger growing up on Daniels street in Woodland, Ca
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 16, 2008)
Q. What Garry Lee Stephens's favorite book or TV show?
A. He loved Speed Racer.... His best friend Neeko told me that he was so excited when he noticed a movie poster advertising the new speed racer movie was coming out.. He couldn't wait to see it... even in his 40's He loved speed racer.. Speed was one of Garry's nick names. I can almost hear him singing it now.. " Go Speed Racer.. Go Speed Racer.. Go Speed Rac-er Go```""'
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 16, 2008)
A. In grade school he would get science fiction books and read them in bed; he always had an early bedtime but didn't have to have lights out that early, if he was reading.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. At Woodland Christian School Garry played basketball. He was a lifelong RAMS fan.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. What did Garry Lee Stephens want to be when he/she grew up?
Q. What scared Garry Lee Stephens as a child?
Q. How did people see Garry Lee Stephens – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
A. Garry was very good in school.. he always got good grades he was very intelligent... He was into photography in high school and worked with Woodland High School Ilex making the yearbooks Garry was not really a book worm, but did his homework and school work, he had a lot of self discipline and had goals and Graduated with his class.. Garry was social in high school, he has a few high school girlfriends and had lots of girls for friends...
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
A. From his parent's viewpoint and the teachers at Whitehead School in Woodland, Garry was the class clown, getting lots of attention from classmates and lots of discipline from teachers. They often called the house and wanted us to know the discipline they were handing out to him.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Garry Lee Stephens?
A. The Little Black baby doll story..... My Brother absolutely hated my favorite new doll... It was my first black baby doll and I was about 4 years old... My Brother has some friends over playing out of the haystacks in front of our country house... I wanted to play with them, but of course having a little bratty sister hanging around when his buddy's were over he wasn't real happy about it... He took his sibling revenge out on me and hid my doll in the haystacks to where I couldn't find it... and no matter how much I cried.. he wasn't going to find it for me... He confessed to me after we got older he threw it away.... I always told him after we grew up, someday you are going to buy me my black baby doll to make up for the one you hid from me... That story made us both laugh so many times over the years....
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
Q. What was Garry Lee Stephens's favorite subject? Least favorite?
Q. Describe Garry Lee Stephens's high school experience?
Q. What was Garry Lee Stephens's social group like?
Q. Who was Garry Lee Stephens's favorite teacher?
A. Mr. Powell was his favorite teacher at Woodland High School
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
Q. What did Garry Lee Stephens do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Garry Lee Stephens change through his/her school years?
Q. Where did Garry Lee Stephens go to school?
Q. What was Garry Lee Stephens's family life like?
A. Garry loved his children.... He always did his best to take care of them, love them and teach them about life... I was there when his son Lee was born and also when the twins were born... I can say, I have not seen many men cry, but when all kids were born, he cried, kissed , hugged, and smothered all of them with love...there has never been a prouder father than my brother was...
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
A. In Loving Memory Garry Lee Stephens No longer in plain sight Yet I will see you tonight ...In my dreams Tears stream down my face No one will ever replace Sunshine comes through Birds chirping fills the air Yet, my heart feels heavy...I feel blue But I cannot despair No, no, it can't be true You're not coming back...it isn't fair I scream, I shout this must be a nightmare I just want out The twinkle in your eye The smile upon your face I must stop asking why And hold that vision dear..... It's not good-bye forever But rather, I will see you later!
HeartBroken (Sep 20, 2008)
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens have siblings? Were they close?
A. Yes... he had one sibling, Me.... He was two years older than me and we were very close when were teenagers. He was my best friend... His nickname for me was Tinky/Tink Over the years we both got married and started families and we still kept in touch. In 2003 I needed help, we lost our home and Garry opened his home to me and my children. He was very happy to help me and my children get back on our feet. Mom and Dad could see trouble coming, with brother and sister living together and we both swore it would be fine.... over the months we lived with him, the first 6 months went great... this is when I was able to have the last memories with my brother I want to keep the good ones and try and forget the last few months went things didn't so go well with us try and forget them.. After we moved away from Garry's Sutter home, we never spoke again... I have so many regrets about not mending things with him before he died. I do know I loved my brother even when we did and said things to hurt each other... I know Garry's heart was in the right place, he loved his sister and I know he forgives me now.... I just wish I could tell him face to face how much I love him and how sorry I am... But that will have to wait until we meet again...
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 14, 2008)
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens have a favorite or memorable family story?
A. It was a story we often would laugh about... When we were younger every summer Mom and Dad would take us to Bandon Or, (" where they live now" ) to see our Grandmother. Garry and I would ride in the back seat of the car and on the long rides wasn't much else to do but to sleep sing along with Mom and Dad's Oldie but Goodie music... and of course argue... butt there were a few games we would play.. Garry and I would give each other Charlie horses and see if we could take the pain of the punch without making a noise.. and of course the famous paper -rock -scissors game.. (yes they even had it 30 years ago)... Me being the youngest our parents would often believe me when I would tell on Garry.. Yes, even when he didn't do anything wrong... I would take revenge on losing a game and try and get him into trouble... I would wait until some time had passed and wait until our parents yelled " This is the last time were going to tell you kids" ENOUGH!!! to take that time to slap myself loud in the arm and yell " OUCH Garry and cry....out Mom and dad said enough!! through my tears of revenge I would say.. Mommy! Garry hit me... He would get in trouble and I was satisfied! that was until they caught onto the game I was playing... Garry and I would laugh about how evil I was when we got older....
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
A. Something my brother always said.. when refering to Mom and Dad... he woud always say.. "Ma and Pa Kettle"
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 16, 2008)
Q. What were Garry Lee Stephens's religious or spiritual beliefs?
A. Christian~ He wanted tot ake his kids to church as they grew up to give them a solid foundation, like our parents did for us... But he never got a chance too.. He really did love his children very much and wanted only the best for them.
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
Q. Was Garry Lee Stephens athletic? Attend sports games?
A. Garry loved to go snow sking he was very good at it... as a teen ager he like to go roller skating with friends at the local rink
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
A. He was a number one RAMS fan.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. Garry was gifted in the art department, he could draw very well.. he did most of the pictures of his tatoos. as for his music... He loved it, felt it..he would lose himself in the music... Garry even played the drums a few weeks before he died. with a few friends from San Francisco, he rocked the house down..... Van Halen, Scorpions... alot of the old rock... He would use his hands playing the invisable guitar and sing along like he was up on the stage... He was a "music man"
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 15, 2008)
Q. Was Garry Lee Stephens an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. As a boy growing up.. He collected ~ hats,derby cars, his favorite music cassette tapes, and his trophy's As an adult... He collected and his hobbies were~ Harley's, Building cars, Tattoo's
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 18, 2008)
Q. Describe the perfect day for Garry Lee Stephens?
A. Wind therapy on his Harley and going to see his kids.
Bonnie Stephens (Aug 17, 2008)
Q. Was Garry Lee Stephens a romantic?
A. Oh yes! My brother was a natuaral Romeo... He had a way with the ladies thats for sure... A very passionate man...
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 14, 2008)
Q. What were some of Garry Lee Stephens's favorite foods?
A. I know he always loved our mom's stuffing
GarrysLittleSisTink (Aug 14, 2008)
A. Home made rice pudding of course. If we knew he was coming to visit, I always had to put on a huge pot of it on the stove. He looked forward to that for sure.
Bonnie Stephens (Feb 17, 2009)
Q. What were Garry Lee Stephens's favorite travel destinations?
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
Q. Where did Garry Lee Stephens dream of traveling?
Q. Did Garry Lee Stephens feel at home in another country?
Q. In what other country could you imagine Garry Lee Stephens living?
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