Jack Stevens' Obituary
Mr. Jack Stevens, age 74, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at a local nursing home. He was born March 5, 1936 in Muskegon to William and Genevieve (Cleveland) Stevens and was a life resident of the area. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and served during the Korean War. He retired in 1988 after working as a core maker for 24 years at Campbell, Wyant, and Cannon Foundry. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching. On June 30, 1956, he married the former Nancy McCall in Muskegon and she survives him along with 3 sons, Jack (Lisa) Stevens, Jr. of Muskegon, Mark (Lori) Stevens of Ravenna, James (Sherry) Stevens of Muskegon; 1 son-in-law, Lyle Tyler, Jr.; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Lorraine (James) Wolffis of Muskegon and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Nancy Stevens and Cindy Tyler; his parents; 1 brother, James Stevens; and 2 sisters, Gloria Hoekenga and Elsa Shugars. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Sullivan Community Church (3951 Barnes Road, Ravenna) with the Rev. John Romanosky officiating. INTERMENT will take place at Sullivan Township Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to Sullivan Community Church Food Pantry. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, (231) 798-1100. On-line condolences may be offered at www.sytsemafh.com
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