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Calvin Edward Stearns

Calvin Stearns Obituary

STEARNS Calvin Edward Stearns, age 80, of Blacklick, Oh., passed away peaceably after a brief illness on Friday, June 29, 2007, at Kobacker House, a hospice facility in Columbus, Oh., surrounded by his family. Calvin was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on December 7, 1926, to the late Virgil Oakley Stearns and Hattie Corine Kirkland Stearns. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathryn Lisa Stearns of Albuquerque, New Mexico, brothers Donald Stearns and Virgil O. Stearns and sisters Fern Timms and Marie Myers, all of Calif. Cal was a professional hockey player for 20 years, playing with the LA Kings, Seattle Ironmen, Kansas City Monarchs, and the Cleveland Barons with whom he played for the last twelve years of his professional career. Cal still holds the record as the greatest penalty killer in the history of the American Hockey League. He also played semi-pro baseball and held a PGA card with a scratch handicap. He always remained an avid golfer. After retiring from hockey, Cal was employed for 44 years as a manufacturer's representative. Cal was the original sponsor and helped to develop the Johnny Appleseed Baseball Club (JABC), an organization for competitive baseball for boys 8 to 18 years of age based in Mansfield, Oh. He leaves behind his wife of more than 33 years, Wanda J. Stearns; 3 children, William C. (Rosemary) Stearns, Kelly L. Stearns and Steven W. (Lisa) Stearns; and former daughter-in-law, Sally (Phillip) Caskey, all of Mansfield, Oh.; grandsons, William C. Stearns II, Michael W. Stearns, Cameron E. Stearns and Brandon Corwin; granddaughters, Angela (Scott) Meyers, Carri Stearns, Jessalynn (Scott) Howard, Kelly Jo Stearns and Mariah Stearns; 9 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Eleanor Zeitler of Fostoria, Oh.; brother-in-law, Charles A. (Diane) Blake of Ida, Mich.; and sister-in-law, Beverly L. (Tim) Kovochick of Surprise, Ariz.; numerous nephews and nieces. Cal will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at the Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1235 Northwest Boulevard, Grandview Heights, Oh., on Saturday, July 14, 2007, beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kobacker House c/o OhioHealth Foundation, 3724 Olentangy River Rd., Suite G, Columbus, Oh. 43214-9988. www.ohiocremation.org. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Stearns

21 Entries

barbara russell

July 17, 2007

Wanda,
Connie was kind enough to send this along to me. I am truly sorry. Our thoughts are with you.

Our condolences,

Gordon and Barbara Russell
New Boston, NH

Linda Morris

July 10, 2007

Cal was a Manufacturer's Rep for our company Tri-State Tubular Rivet Company for over thirty years. It was a pleasure working with him and he will be sadly missed.

Beth Ingargiola

July 9, 2007

I was lucky enough to work with Cal for the past 8 years at Marson Corp. He was always a pleasure to work with. He gave 100% to his customers and from I could see had many friends in the business. His great attitude and gentlemen ways will be sadely missed by me. My deepest condolences to his family.

Marianne Hatch

July 9, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

- Employees of Advance Components, Inc.

Ross Shepard

July 7, 2007

I was lucky enough to know and work with Cal Stearns for the past ten years. He was always a man of great honor, humor and integrity. His late afternoon phone calls to my office will be a cherished memory. My deepest sympathies to Cal's family, friends and business associates. He will be truly missed.

Steve Richardson

July 5, 2007

Wanda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I fondly remember the good times in Mansfield particularly on the golf course.

Ron Chike

July 5, 2007

It was my honor and a pleasure to make sales calls with Cal. His customers loved and respected him and he always had the greatest ties. He will be missed.

Robert English, Jr.

July 5, 2007

I knew Cal as a kid and had the privilege of working with him for many years and getting to know him as a friend. I will miss him. Wanda and family my you are in my thought and prayers.

Beverly Brinker

July 4, 2007

To Cal's Family,
Deepest sympathy to you all.
I did not get to see Cal nearly enough over the years as he took care of a lot of things for me through our manufacturing connection.
Cal was always on the job and always got me the response I needed. And he loved doing it.
I was so impressed to read what an interesting life he had. He had connections close to me in Mansfield, O. and I never knew it.
You were all so blessed to be Cal's family. I know I will surely miss him and was truley blessed to have known him.
God bless and comfort you all.
Beverly Brinker
Purchasing Agent
Atlas Bolt& Screw Co.

Ruth Tippett

July 4, 2007

Wanda, I so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Cal well, but always enjoyed his company at Jeannie's parties. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kelly and your family at this time.

Debbie Cummerlander

July 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cal with his wife Wanda, granddaughter Angela, son Bill, grandson Bill, great-grandson Eli, daughter Kelly, great-grandson Ben, and granddaughter Kelly in May 2007

July 4, 2007

Steve Moore

July 3, 2007

Cal was Mr. Hockey. He was as tough as nails, so being a fastener salesman came easy. His laugh was very distrinctive. I know he will be missed by those he touched.

Columbus has losted a great fastener salesmen. Here's to a great wing men and a man who loved the game of hockey.

Cal lived life to the fullest, loved good food and had the best laugh. I hope he is now skating, golfing and laughing down on us.

Elizabeth Rainey

July 3, 2007

Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Ava & Martin Geyer

July 3, 2007

We're very Sorry for your loss, I've personally known Cal for over 20 years.I'm sure I speak for all that knew Him, He Was A Celebrity among us, I know none of us will forget Cal's Laugh, I know I've shared thousands and I'll Cherish them. Rest in Peace Our Good Friend, We'll See You Again.

Jackie Ventura

July 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Cal's family and friends. I knew Cal as a Manufacturer's Representative and he was well liked and deeply respected. All of us in the fastener industry will miss him greatly. May God Bless you all.

Pam Turner

July 3, 2007

Cal was a great person, I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Rick Rudolph

July 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cal was a sales representative for my company. He was a gentleman and a dear friend.
God bless you.

Kristin Ekanem

July 3, 2007

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I only wish I had a chance to get to know you all better.

Mary West Stroup

July 3, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I loved Cal! :) I met him while working at Stearns & Lehman, it was always a pleasure when Cal stopped in for a visit. The obituary was beautifully written, he had a good life. God bless you all at this time. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all.
Mary (West) Stroup

Linda Fannin

July 3, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Cal was a great person. He will be sadly missed.

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