David E. Stevens

David E. Stevens
1947 - 2018
BELGRADE - David E. Stevens, 70, of Belgrade, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 21, 2018.
David was born Aug. 28, 1947 in Waterville, the son of Gerald and Laura (Reed) Stevens. After graduating in 1967 from Williams High School in Oakland, he was drafted by the U.S. Army. David served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970, and was honored with several medals including two bronze stars.
On Oct. 7, 1972, he married his best friend Brenda, and they celebrated 45 anniversaries together.
Over the years, David worked for Owen Taylor Construction, Oakland Water Company and then settled into Hammond Lumber Company, where he worked for many years.
His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking and also gambling with his mother-in-law, Muriel. After her passing, his brother and sister-in-law, Bryce and Pam Wadleigh, continued the tradition.
David was an avid hunter and taught many family members and friends the art of the woods, including his granddaughter Jordan, with her pink rifle. He also enjoyed many years of trapping with his father-in-law, Everett.
David was predeceased by his father, Gerald Stevens; and brother, Stevie Stevens; his father and mother-in-law, Everett and Muriel Wadleigh; his brother-in-law, Barry Wadleigh; and sister-in-law, Betty Wadleigh.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Tonia (Stevens) Yotides and her husband, Tony; granddaughter, Jordan Stolt ; stepgrandchildren, Jenna Yotides (Chad) and Chrissy Allarie (Craig); and great-stepgrandchildren, Kayden and Bella; his mother, Laura (Reed) Stevens; sisters, Judy Nichols (Bob), Pammy Chartrand, Barbara Haskins (Rick) and Donna Bolduc (Steve); brothers, Randy (Diana), Jeff (Lisa), Barry and Scott Stevens; Debbie Shoudy Adams; Ann Marie Stevens; several nieces, nephews, greatnieces and greatnephews.
David truly lived for his girls; Brenda, Tonia and Jordan (Molly and Millie). They were his pride and joy.
David's girls would like to thank the Maine General Hospice and our family and friends for their love and support always, especially in the last several days. A heartfelt thank you to Rick Haskins for his strength when David was losing his.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade, on May 5, 2018, at 2:00p.m. Following the service the family will be hosting a farewell party at the Sunset Grill.
Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church St., Augusta. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at: www.khrfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in David's memory to:
Belgrade Rescue
Attn: Travis Burton
990 Augusta Road
Belgrade, Maine 04917