Submitted by: Dan Rich
James L. Stevens
July 26, 1947 - Dec. 20, 2008
South Bend Tribune 12/26/2008
SOUTH BEND - James "Jim" L. Stevens, 61, of
South Bend, IN passed away at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, December 20,
2008 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 26,
1947 in Chicago, IL to the late James A. and Colette M. (Hartman)
Stevens. On August 16, 1986 in South Bend, IN, he married the
former Lashell J. McAfee. Mr. Stevens is survived by his
wife, Lashell J. Stevens; three daughters, Karen M. Stevens,
Colette K. Stevens and Kelly N. Stevens, all of South Bend, IN
and son, Shawn M. (Leanne) Stevens of South Bend, IN. Mr. Stevens
served honorably in the National Guard from 1965-1971. He retired
in 2002 after thirty-five years as a mail carrier for the United
States Postal Service. He was a member of the Corvette Club and
Southlawn United Methodist Church.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2008 in the Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, IN. Dr. Joe Baunoch and Rev. Ron Dixon will officiate. A private burial will take place at a later date. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday in the church. A luncheon will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46637 or to the American Cancer Society
, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.