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William Stevens Obituary

William "Bill" J. Stevens, Jr., 59, passed away on December 4, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born on August 14, 1954 in Anchorage, Alaska to William, Sr. and Eliner Stevens. Bill was a well renowned chef and also worked on the pipelines and the airport. He enjoyed life and loved camping, hunting, berry picking, canning but especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and family.

Bill is survived by his daughter Danyette Stevens; his brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Orczewska, Anne Thomas, Daniel Stevens, Katherine McConkey, Julia Frederick, James Stevens, Timothy Stevens, Thomas Stevens, Gregory Stevens and Deborah Dillahunty; his grandchildren Malaina and Deanna Stevens-Billum; his great grandchildren Arianna Walters and Victor Walters, Jr.; also many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents William, Sr and Eliner Stevens; his sister Grace Ewan; infant brother Phillip Stevens; and his niece Penny Ewan.

A visitation for Bill will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013, 7 p.m. at the 1st Baptist Church, 1100 West 10th Ave in Anchorage with a potluck to follow.

A Funeral Service celebrating Bill's life will be on Saturday, December 14, 2013, 10 a.m. at Copper Center Community Chapel in Copper Center, Alaska. Burial will follow at Lower Tonsina with a dinner at Kluti- Kaah Memorial Hall.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Legacy Funeral Homes, Kehl's Chapel. To share words of comfort with the family please visit legacyalaska.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2013.

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Patricia Davidsen

December 12, 2013

Condolences from the DeMott/Davidsen families.

Mechele Fassler

December 12, 2013

My dear cousin, how am I going to miss you! I know I will still look for you at gatherings and see you around until this shock that you are in Heaven now with our family that has already gone before us. You were a good man on this Earth and left many good memories for many of us. For that I am gratful,but mostly I am gratful I got to know you and your throw back you're head and laugh out loud from you heart! You're heart....so sweet, really going to miss you Bill!

Anita Davis

December 11, 2013

Bill from the Anderson side Shirley Simpson, Joe Anderson, Anita Davis, Frances Villa-Miller we are going to miss you and your wonderful laughter that you will bring with you where ever you go. We will all meet again.

Starr Knighten

December 11, 2013

I will miss you and didn't even realize that until you were sick. I am happy I knew this man and glad to know things like him saying my name and his laugh and his jokes!

Donna Ewan

December 11, 2013

I am going to miss you allot, your laughing joking around and most of all, I am going to miss your hugs. I can't believe you left us, it going to be sad not having you around to give us encouragement and words of wisdom. You were always there for all of us growing up and showing us your love even when we know we weren't doing good. You always believed in all of us and told us to do our best. I will always love you and Thank you for all of that. I prayed for you and was happy to see you. We had to write on paper but had good visit. You are no longer in pain, up there with all your family, my late husband Harding was glad to meet you up there, grandpa Bacille, Joe and others. I am going to miss you allot. Prayed for the family today. Until we meet again, love you more.

December 11, 2013

Prayers and Condolences to the family, Bill was a great person that many people will miss. Love and Hugs, Jackie Johnny and family

December 11, 2013

Bill, It was always a pleasure to see you. Rest in peace my friend. AJ Engebretson

Michele Kemp-Shockley

December 11, 2013

Prayers. It is hard to lose a brother. I remember Bill as a good fun friend. We lost touch over the years as our lives took driferrent turns; but I remember him fondly. Oh my.

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