George Stevens Jr.

George Stevens Jr. obituary, Ames, IA

George Stevens Jr.

George Stevens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ankeny Cremation & Funeral Care on Jun. 17, 2025.

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George E. Stevens Jr., 86, passed away at Taylor House Hospice on Friday, June 13, 2025.
George is survived by his wife, Nancy Richardson of Ankeny, IA; sons, Michael Stevens of Hollywood, MD, Scott Stevens of Hanover, IN, Troy (Jennifer) Stevens or Eastvale, CA; daughter, Susette Wilson of Brooksburg, IN; sisters, Gwen Bendixon of El Cajon, CA, Evelyn Roberts of Weed, CA; sister-in-law, Suzie Garnett of Des Moines, IA; niece, Amanda (Nathan) Penning of Grimes, IA; nephew, Justin Garnett of West Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, and many friends.
Per his wishes, George was cremated and no services are planned.

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