James A. Stevens

Submitting this a decade after Jim Stevens died, I am late to the party ... but still have vivid memories of the Wonderful Balinese Shop and the wonderful movies they screened outside in the summer. I was a four-year-old, but still today remember scenes of white horses running in the surf from a B/W French children's film shown there called White Mane, the first foreign film I ever saw. Thank you Jim and Monza for making so much magic and wonder!

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Stevens. I often accompanied my mother to the Balinese shop in Pasadena. It was always special to go there. There has never been anything quite like that shop ever again. Mr. Stevens was a most gracious and kind man. His being was magical too and it made perfect sense that he was the owner of the Balinese shop. I bet his adventures continue on as he leaves this journey here for the next one. I wrote about my recollections in my blog...

What a wonderful man! I don't remember meeting him but I remember the Balinese Shop. It was special as Mr Stevens must have been.

I'm so sorry about your loss. I remember going to The Balinese Shop as a child!!! Could you post a picture if the shop with the paper moon in the window?? I'd love to see it.

If I live as long as Jim and am half as game as he was in his 80's, I will be a happy man. To a life well lived. From all of us at Copy Right, condolences to Monza, Erin & Tami.

Jim and I were artists at Showcase House years ago and he was the sweetest and kindest person I encountered there. My sincerest sympathy to all of you for I know he leaves a big gap in today's world.

HELLO,MY NAME IS GILBERT DIAZ. I WAS THE STEVENS MAILMAN ON BELLEFONTAINE IN THE EARLY 70'S/80'S..I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF A VERY FRIENDLY MAN.I RETIRED IN 2005 BUT HAD THE PLEASURE OF ALWAYS RUNNING INTO MR,STEVENS ON THE STREET. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY...

I have many fond memories of Mr. Stevens and his shop. There were so many things of wonder to a child growing up. He was always so kind and welcoming. Warm regards to his family.