Lon Vest Stephens

Biography

Lon Vest Stephens (1858-1923) devoted himself to the rhythms of rural life, tending land and friendships with equal care as he navigated the turn of the century. He was appreciated for his levelheaded insight and the generosity he offered to those who sought counsel.

Walnut Grove Cemetery holds his memory close, where the community continues to honor the gentleness and generosity that marked Lon Stephens's years among them.