Erland D. Stephens Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Erland D. Stephens (Sarasota, Florida), who passed away at the age of 93, on November 20, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Erland may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He is survived by: his wife Esther; his daughters, Krista and Kathryn; his grandsons, Michael, Jeffrey and Brett; and his brother John.
To celebrate his life and to honor his passion for gardening, donations can be made to the University of Florida's Extension Services Master Gardener Program (https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu) or to Selby Botanical Gardens a destination for plant research, conservation, and environmental education.
