William Howard "Bill" Stevens
William Howard "Bill" Stevens
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He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating and being with family and friends. Bill loved his kitty, Gino and cherished his family. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. Bill will be remembered for his service to God and country and his kindness and giving nature toward others as he enjoyed meeting new people. Bill is survived by his wife, Theresa Ann Gurganus Stevens; siblings, Marcia Wanish, Brent Euler (Darlene), Robert Euler (Linda); in-laws, Debbie Kelso, Cindy Rockwell (Kevin), Shere Griner (Tim) and Diana Carlyn (Tim); life long friends, Ada and Jose, Bobby, Kevin, Mark, Mike and Spouses; 14 nieces and nephews; 9 great nieces and nephews with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until service time.
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Hugh
January 17, 2026
I´m guessing they play golf in heaven Bill, Hit´m straight, and we´ll catch you at the 19th hole when it´s our time. Until then, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
John Petro
January 17, 2026
Billy was a neighbor to me growing up on Garfield Ave in Phoenxiville. Although I had him by 6 years in age, he was a great 'little' playmate and he did eventually tower over me in size. His remarkably successful career with the Navy and State Department is one that should make us all proud, I thank you for your service Bill.
Fred Bustin
January 15, 2026
Deepest sympathies, Theresa. You and Bill were always quite the team. When Bill first reported aboard the Brewton, uniform all starched and perfectly creased, we thought: this guy is squared away! It was a few months later when we discovered you prepared his uniforms for him. Ha! By then he had become a mentor to many of us and we knew you were standing behind and supporting him. Your marriage was a role model that influenced MY very happy marriage. I love you both very much and will never forget our very happy time at Ewa Beach.
Sincerely,
Fred Bustin
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