On July 26, 2021, Peter Mon Stephens, better known as Dr. Pete, was found passed away peacefully in his home of over thirty years in Friendswood, TX at the age of sixty-three. He was born on May 7, 1958 to Hershel and Mary Stephens on the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AK.
Dr. Pete was preceded in death by his grandparents: Hershel Sr. and Maude Stephens of Chipley, Florida; Peter and Frances Verzillo of Syracuse, New York; parents: Hershel, Jr. (Sonny) and Mary Stephens of Chipley, Florida; ex-wife and son’s mother: Joni Jacoby of Friendswood, TX.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Shelby Stephens and grandchildren (Victoria, Cole, and Hazel) of Friendswood, Texas; brothers and sisters: Mark (Karen) Stephens of Sevierville, TN; Karen (Chuck) Ponce of St. Augustine, Florida; Paul Stephens of Chipley; Linda (Matt) Arrant of Westville, Florida; many family members and friends.
Dr. Pete was a staple of the Friendswood community where he practiced Chiropractic for over thirty-five years. You would find him each day greeting patients with a warm smile and a pat on the back saying, ‘Come on back, you want a heat pack?’. Healing people was his life and passion and he would do it for free without a question asked. He treated patients with a smile on his face up to the very end of his life, doing what he loved. He was a kind and self-less man with the biggest heart for helping others. Whether he knew you for thirty minutes or thirty years you were a friend of Dr. Pete for life.
He worked extremely hard to provide for the family he loved. He would work full days adjusting patients then throw on sweaty work clothes to spend countless hours building and creating his next great masterpiece. He was a kid at heart with a limitless imagination and a passion to learn and invent. Like a carpenter carries a toolbox, Dr. Pete carried everything he could possibly need in his oversized denim pockets. Though not formally trained in engineering or construction, he designed and fabricated some of the most amazing structures for work and play.
He was a family man all the way. From a young age he loved spending time with his parents, siblings and cousins. He was very proud to be a part of the Stephens family. Most importantly he was a great father to his only son. He was made to be a father. He wore it like a badge of honor. He sacrificed endlessly for his family and worked to provide every need.
There is a major hole in all our hearts. The space will never be filled. We are all better people for knowing such a great man and he will be forever missed.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on August 20, 2021 at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, (281) 992-7200, with Rev. Jerry Stark officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the Stephens family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease”—Thomas A. Edison
