Leon B. (Steve) Stephens Jr., 85, died on November 18, 2009. He was born October 29, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin and lived in Banning, California for twenty years. He previously lived in San Bernardino where he was an engineer for Lockheed Aircraft Company for over twenty years.Steve was one of the original members of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, graduated from West High School in 1942 and then joined the Army Air Corps.As a member of the 49th Fighter Squadron, he flew 40 combat missions over Germany in the P-38 fighter aircraft during World War II. During his twenty year career with the Air Force, after the war ended, Steve and his wife, Fluff lived in Japan, Mississippi, Alaska, Washington and California. During this time, Steve completed his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Washington. After retiring from the Air Force, Steve and Fluff moved to Sun Lakes where he was a member of the Sun Lakes Golf Club.He is survived by his two sisters, Lois Johnson and Nancy Housington; his son, Tim Stephens of Corona Del Mar; a daughter-in-law, Mare Stephens of Irvine; two granddaughters, Julie Kammerer of San Diego and Ellie Dale of Mission Viejo; a great grandson, Logan Kammerer; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Gail, Karen Steve, Brian, Glen and Kay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Margery Stephens of Madison, Wisconsin and his wife, Fluff Stephens ofBanning.May You Never Walk Alone