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1958
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2010
John Stevens Obituary
John was born on Dec. 18, 1958, in Spokane, Wash. After serving 31 years in the U.S. Air Force he retired in Navarre. John was a C-130 pilot and spent the majority of this career in Special Ops. He was proud to have served his country.
John was preceded in death by his brother, William. Survivors include his wife, Laura; father, David and wife Mary Ann; mother, Carol Perkne and husband Chip; brother, Michael and wife Janette; sister, Julie and husband Mark Jennings; and half-brothers, Richard and Robert Reese. His children include daughter, Sarah and husband Mike Martin; daughter, Jessica Wise; and son, David; as well as stepchildren, Corey, Ben, Nicolle and Jennifer; and 11 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at Hurlburt Field Base Chapel with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. He will be interred at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation at www.specialops.org.
You may express condolences at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net. Lewis Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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for John Stevens
Brindy Nichols
February 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are you with you all! 'Stain' was a great guy and I know he was such a good friend to many. I met John in England and have since been around him again in Florida. The world has lost a wonderful man. God bless you all!!
Jilly Scott
January 29, 2010
Stain was a unique and fine human that loved his friends, family and country. The world has lost many future memories and will never shine quite as brightly without him in it. I am so fortunate to have been his friend. Cherish the memories.
January 28, 2010
John was a good man, a brother in arms and a dedicated aviator. I have great memories of John and was sad to hear of his passing. Will be piping a tune for him tonight. My thoughts and prayers are with Laura and the family.
Will Bissett (RAF retired)
January 28, 2010
John was a warrior. It was my honor to have worked with him. We will all miss him. My prayers and thougts are with you.
SOCS(SEAL) Chris Beck (SOCOM Tampa, FL)
Mark Meoni
January 27, 2010
Naval Special Warfare mourns the loss of John Stevens. John was a "Plank Holder" in the Special Operations Mission Planning Family. He was a personal friend and a friend of all special operators. John will be missed.
David Iverson
January 27, 2010
John was a warrior, veteran, and patriot. He proudly served the United States. Our prayers and thoughts are with Laura and his entire family along with all of his special operations and service brothers. It was my pleasure to have known John, and a plesure to work with through the years. Salute. Your absence will be noted.
Dave and Nancy Iverson
Howard Beasley
January 27, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. John was an invaluable part of the Mission Planning Community.
Cynthia Turzak
January 27, 2010
Lt Col Stevens was truly a gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.
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