Vaida Iris Stevens

She will always be Mrs. Stevens, my first grade teacher at Ophir School, to me. She was a great encouragement to me as I learned to read, a skill which has become my most long-lasting hobby. My sincere condolences to her family, friends, and many, many students who were touched by her.

Vaida was an older cousin who we idolized as young girls. In more recent years, she was still special - her laugh and beautiful smile were contagious. Our family will miss her!

My prayers and thought are with you. I have such wonderful memories of Vaida when she stayed at our house. She was the wonder, exciting teenage big sister we loved to tease.