Norman Dwight Stevenson

Norman Dwight Stevenson—known throughout his life as Dwight—passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. That was Flag Day, the 250th Anniversary of the US Army and just 1 day before Father’s Day.

He was born on September 30, 1927, in Ogden, Utah, Dwight lived a life marked by integrity, service, and a deep love for faith and family. He grew up in a lively home with four brothers and many youthful adventures that shaped his resilient spirit.

Dwight served honorably in the U.S. Army as a surgical technician during the post-WWII occupation of Korea. Upon returning, he completed his education and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah.

In 1948, Dwight married the love of his life, LuRue Alma Peterson. Their union spanned 53 joyful years until her passing in 2001. Together, they built a life where love and family always came first, and they also shared a passion for traveling around the world.

Dwight spent 38 years with the Southern California Gas Company, steadily rising through the ranks until his retirement as a Vice President. He was also dedicated to church service, including serving twice as a Bishop and also as a Stake President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In fact, he was the very first Bishop of the Newhall Ward and the first Stake President of the Santa Clarita Stake. He was set apart as Stake President by Bruce R. McConkie. The LDS Newhall Chapel building on Peachland Avenue was built and dedicated under his direction as Bishop. He was joined in the groundbreaking for that building with Elder LeGrand Richards.

An outdoorsman and lifelong learner, Dwight found joy in fishing, golf, softball, archery, cycling, and mentoring others. He was an avid LA Dodger fan and even attended a World Series game of theirs in 1981 against the NY Yankees. He achieved the rank of expert marksman in the Army and also in civilian life where he received many awards for accuracy. The love of his life (after his family) was peanut butter, especially in the form of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! He lived with purpose and optimism, always engaged in a good cause, and looking forward with hope.

He was an avid member of the Ogden Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers (SUP) and attended as many meetings as humanly possible. He served service missions for 19 years at the (old) Ogden Temple and also at the Ogden LDS Cannery.

Dwight is survived by his daughter, Valerie (Mark) Smith; his brother, Dee (Janet) Stevenson; 10 grandchildren, Mike, Colleen, Brandon, Austin, Billy, Dave, Alan, Andy, Cameron, and Chad; and 33 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, LuRue in 2001, and their children, Brent in 2022; and Gaylene in 2017.

Family and friends are warmly invited to join in honoring the life of a devoted husband, father, brother, friend, and faithful servant.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward Chapel, 5191 Old Post Road. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Farmington Cemetery.

Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Dwight’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared.