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Barney Stevens Obituary
Stockton, CA
Barney Stevens
August 22, 1912 - June 29, 2008
Barney Steven, 95 years old, of Stockton passed away peacefully on Sunday June 29, 2008. He was
born on August 22, 1913 to Jesse and Marie (Honey) Stevens in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was the second of nine children.
Barney was preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 6 sisters, his daughter Betty Marie Spearman and two granddaughters, Christine Spearman and Cathy Adams. Barney leaves behind his wonderful wife Leona of almost 78 years. Also his children Beverly Davisson of Stockton, Billie Adams (Richard) of Burson and Bernard Stevens of Manteca. Barney also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.
Barney met, courted and married Leona on August 22, 1930. They would have celebrated 78 years. Barney worked in a shipyard during WWII. He was on the original founders of "Show Folk of America", a member of the Elks Club for over 40 years. He was also a member of The Mended Hearts Association of St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a past Grand Knight. He was a very devoted member of St. Edward's Catholic Church for many years.
Barney spent the majority of his life in the Outdoor Amusement Business, where many members of his family still carry on his traditions. Barney was a charter member of the "Show Folks of America", A "Showmans League" Life Member, A "Pacific Coast Showmans League" Life member and a "Western Fairs" life member. He was also a charter member of the "Ballon Peddlers Association." Barney will be greatly missed by all of his many family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 731 S. Cardinal Ave., Stockton on Tuesday July 8, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
Committal: Cherokee Memorial Park. Online guest book at deyoungmemorialchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barney Stevens
sandra jones
July 30, 2008
leona we are so sorry to here about barnney we will miss him so much if theres any thing we can do please contack us
Susan Deem
July 11, 2008
Great grandpa you have given me many wonderful memories growing up, and those memories will keep you alive and close to my heart forever. I will miss you, but will never forget you. Tell my grandma and aunt Chrissy I said hi and I love them too.
Jason Matteson
July 11, 2008
I love you dearly great grandpa, You and great Granma are the greatest people that i will ever have the previlage of knowing.
John Spearman
July 8, 2008
I will miss you!
Kathy Boyer
July 8, 2008
Grandpa we will all miss you. We all have a lifetime worth of individual memories to cherish. Thank you!
Norma Blanchard
July 7, 2008
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy
Melani Rauser
July 7, 2008
I will miss you so much Great Grandpa.
Laura A Sedlmayr
July 7, 2008
The Sedlmayr family extend their deepest sympathies on the loss of an old family friend.
penni deem
July 4, 2008
Grandpa, I love and miss you and will always the cherish the "one on one" times that we shared.
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