Edward Arthur Stevens

Edward was born on January 7, 1932, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to loving parents Mary Agnes Murnane and Edward A Stevens. He was brought up in Manasquan, New Jersey. Edward graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1949, attended Providences College in 1950. After completing his first year he was federalized and sent to Japan. He returned to college in 1953, graduated in 1955.

In 1950 after his father lost his drug store due to the economy, Edward volunteered for the National Guard to get health insurance for his parents. Upon graduating college in 1955 he was designated as the Distinguished Military Student and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant to the regular Army. While Edward respected all the medals on his chest, he was most proud of his Airbourne Parachute Wings and his CIB Sharpshooter Badge. Edward served time in Japan, Korea, Europe, Germany. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was then stationed in Panama for three years. Edward also served as the ROTC Instructor at Rhode Island University for four years.

He retired from the Armed Forces after 28 years of service on November 30, 1977, and started working for Pinkerton within one week. He served as the manager of the Trenton, NJ, and New York City office of Pinkerton. He provided security for five or six Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades. He also provided security for the 1980 Winter Olympics. After retiring from Pinkerton, he was bored and went to work part-time for Hertz as a driver.

In 1955 Edward married Maury Fickinger. Maury and Edward spent almost 70 years of marriage together. They had marvelous experiences even though they moved 19 times. For seven years they lived in Europe and were able to travel everywhere, his high security would allow them to. Edward was the father to four wonderful children, Kathleen, Michael, Alice, and Jennifer. He was a grandfather and great-grandfather. 

Edward is survived by his wife Maury and their four children. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

A viewing will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 6 PM-8 PM at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road (10600 S), Sandy, UT. A second viewing will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 10 AM-11 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 E 1180 S, Draper, UT. The service will follow at 11 AM at the same location. A celebration of Ed's life will take place following the service on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 12:30 PM at 1592 W Heather Downs Drive, South Jordan, UT.

To watch a recording of the services at the visitation on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm please click the following link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/HsAPDk0jsBPX0M2Cz5-RD3ZbHChXwpuNJfxzH78WRJc0MN2JHv-BanMCfU4Gfax_.J9f-0RFHLFWHUhaN?startTime=1737417942000

To watch the Funeral Mass Recording on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 please click the following link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1M0wJPo2PA