Stephen Miles Des Jardin, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, February, 28, 2023 at The Springs of Mt. Vista. He was 78 years old.

The son of Eugene Westley and Margaret Elsie (Youngman) Des Jardin was born on December 3, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Stephen started work at a family owned construction company and then went on to work at a glass company. However, he found his calling working as an Arizona State Trooper, which he did for 23 ½ years before retiring. Stephen had also worked as a tracker in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He was a hard worker, a giving person, and kind to everyone. Stephen was a loving husband and truly enjoyed spending time with his wife. They enjoyed traveling and going to yard sales. Stephen was a member of Resurrection Power Ministries and loved the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joey Des Jardin; his sister, Sally Daniels; one stepdaughter, Stacy Cooley; and two grandsons, Taylor Cooley and Zach Waters.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 17 years, Onedia Des Jardin; one son and his wife, Stephen and Sidnie Des Jardins; four stepsons, Daren Stanley, Michael Stanley, Denny Waters and wife, Jeanie and Barry Waters; one stepdaughter and her husband, Robin and Dennis Johnson; 16 grandchildren, Taylor, Alexandra, Charlotte, Samantha, Devin, Mike, Mark, Jessica, Shelby, Layken, Candace, Boone and wife, Kaylee, Molly and husband, Laine, Garrett, Jeremiah, and Brittany; three great grandchildren, Tayson, Gatlin, and Harlee; two nieces, Julie Daniels-Parker and Kathy Daniels; and one nephew, Marc Daniels.

A memorial service will be held a later date.