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Michael K. Stevenson Sr.

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Whitmer High School St. Francis de Sales High School

FUNERAL HOME

Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel - Temperance

8300 Lewis Avenue

Temperance, Michigan

Michael Stevenson Obituary

Michael K. Stevenson Sr., 57 years, of Temperance, MI, died Thursday, November 24, 2005, in St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo. For 30 years he worked for GM Powertrain in Toledo, retiring in 2000. In 1992 he founded Stevenson Nursery and Landscaping which he has operated for over 12 years. The son of Ralph and Elizabeth (May) Stevenson, he was born June 21, 1948, in Fremont, OH. He attended St. Francis de Sales High School and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1966. Mike also attended Monroe Community College. He served in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. March 1, 1969 he married Suzanne Stock in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Erie, MI. He formerly was the general manager for 3-B Bedford Boys Baseball and also coached his sons in 3-B Baseball. He was in the Toledo Metro Umpire's Association for 25 years and also was a football official for the Michigan and the Ohio Athletic Associations. Mike was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Temperance, Bedford Business Association and UAW Local #14.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; sons, Michael (Michelle) Stevenson Jr., Troy (Julie) Stevenson; father, Ralph; brother, James Stevenson and 3 grandchildren, Benjamin, Nathan and Emily. He was preceded in death by a son, Craig and his mother, Elizabeth.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 till 8 p.m. and Monday from 2 till 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI, where Scripture services will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church celebrated by the pastor Rev. Daniel Nusbaum with interment in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Community Stadium Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Stevenson

Sponsored by Rich Dickens.

35 Entries

Harold Wooten Jr.

December 6, 2005

-Stevenson Family-

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He gave me a job when I was in dire need of one. I didn't get to work with him long, but I will always remember the way that he treated me and his generousity. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Baisden (Stevenson)

December 4, 2005

Dear Sue & family,

So sorry to hear about cousin Mike. Dad, Davie and I were saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our deepest sympathy.

Joellen Brown

December 3, 2005

Sue, Mike & Troy,

The friendship is everlasting and the memories are many! Thank you for being our friends all these years and for all the crazy & fun times. Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.........

With deepest sympathy..

Love Jo & Jerry

Sue Stevenson

December 3, 2005

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let all of you know that I am O.K. Thank you all so much for the kind words that you have sent to me & my family. Please know that you have greatly helped us through this terrible nightmare and it is because of all of you, we will somehow go on. I am very busy trying to work on all of the paper work for the things that we were involved in. Mike made sure that I would have plenty to do as I grieve for him - good therapy - THANKS MIKE, he is still taking care of me!

Mike & Troy are doing O.K. too, they have been a true "Godsend" to me & I am so very proud of them.

Again, your support means everything to us & reading all of your messages has been very healing to my heart.

Love,

Sue, Mike & Troy

Scott & Karen Steadman

November 30, 2005

Mrs. Stevenson & Family,

Our thoughts and prayes are with you at this most diffcult time. We met Mike when he helped us landscape our yard when we livied in Temperance. He was a wonderful person and we are glad to have met him. Our condolences our with you all.

God Bless,

Scott & Karen Steadman

Jenny, Drew, Kendal & Andrew Lewis

November 29, 2005

Aunt Sue, Mike and Troy,

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Mike's passing. He was such a wonderful person. We are so fortunate to have had him in our lives. We will always smile at his memory. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Cathy Sheets

November 29, 2005

Mrs. Stevenson, and family,

My thoughts are with you at this time. I am honored to work with Julie and know how much Troy and his family have enriched her life.

Cathy Sheets

Susan Stasiak

November 29, 2005

Dear Sue and Family,

My heart goes out to all of you. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. I am blessed having known him over the years and I'm sure his essence and his memory will forever grace us in the years ahead. Mike's passing reminds me once again how precious life is.

Love,

Sue

Ken & Melissa Greenwalt

November 29, 2005

Dear Sue, Mike, Troy & Family,

We were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We know that these times are difficult for you and we are truly sorry. Time will heal the pain, but Mike's memory will remain for those of us who knew him.

God Bless You,

Ken & Melissa Greenwalt

Richard Dickens

November 29, 2005

Sue, I so wish that I could be there with you and hold you. Mike was so lucky to have you as his wife. I peronally have been very angry that I have not stayed in better touch. I had been thinking alot about both of you just in the last week. I have just lost my first childhood friend. You have lost your soul mate. We can not change what has happened only what we do in the present.

Love, Rich

Steve & Mary Fournier

November 28, 2005

Sue,

I am so sorry, Jo just called and told me. We were out of town. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Steve and Mary

Chris & Debbie Krastes

November 28, 2005

Sue we were so sorry to hear about your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers We miss having you as our neighbors

Dan Weisenburger

November 28, 2005

Sue and Family,

I just learned of your tragic loss. Mike and I became friends when we were only 7 but after Viet Nam we lost touch. I have often though of when we played sports together,now he is on a winning team.

Rick Rightnowar

November 28, 2005

Dear Mike and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a great example of what a father should be. Even though he didn't cheer for Whitmer when we played Bedford,(he probably wanted Mike to dunk on me), I know he was a Panther at heart. We should all strive to lead and provide for our families the way he did. Our deepest sympathy.

The Rightnowar Family

Jill Booth(Stock)

November 28, 2005

Aunt Sue Mike and Troy, Words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Uncle Mike. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Harman - Saylor

November 28, 2005

Dear Sue and Family,

Everyone remembers Mike... one of the nicest and fun guys in our class. My deepest sympathy.

Stacey Schelldorf

November 28, 2005

Troy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stacey and the Hub Group employees.

scott barnes

November 28, 2005

to the stevenson family,

sorryto hear about mike. i worked with mike at powertrain for about

18 yrs.i really missed him when he retired .your family has my condolences and i am sorry about your loss.

Doreen Duvall Flood

November 27, 2005

Dear Sue, Jim and family,

My warmest thoughts to you during this time of loss.

I have fond memories of high school years spending many summer days at our pool. Mike was always the clown and made everyone laugh.

My prayers to you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Doreen

Jerry Edmondson

November 27, 2005

Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike and Troy

Jenny (Spohn) Daniel

November 27, 2005

Troy and family~I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Grandson Benjamin, Granddaughter Emily and Mike Sr.

November 27, 2005

Pat Schalitz

November 27, 2005

Sue,Troy Mike,Our prayers are with you.Sue you and I go back when Troy and Shane became friends in grade school.Troy is like a son to me.I'm privilege to have know Mike and call you both good friends.You Troy,were there when I lost Greg.Know that I'm here for you.Love Pat and boys

Kathy (Matthews) Walters

November 27, 2005

Dear Sue and boys, I am so sorry about Mike, I can't even express my sorrow for you. I'll always remember the wonderful memories you all gave me.Thank You for letting me be apart of your life.

Front: Michelle (Mike Jr's Wife), Benjamin (Mike Jr's son), Mom, Dad. Back: Mike Jr (Oldest Son), Troy (Youngest son, Julie (Troy's Wife) Since this photo, 2 new grandchildren - Nathan, 2 yrs old (Troy & Julie) & Emily, 4 mo old (Mike Jr & Michelle)

November 27, 2005

Mom (Sue) & Dad (Mike Sr)

November 27, 2005

Dad & Grandson Nathan

Troy Stevenson

November 27, 2005

On behalf of The Stevenson family, I would like to thank everyone for thier outpouring of support and prayers for the family.

Loosing dad on Thanksgiving day has been difficult for all of us. Dad was a great father and grandfather.

I included a few photo's in the photo gallery for those of you who haven't scene my dad or mom in while. A lot of support has come from a lot of old friends and friends from out of the area and thought you might like to see some recent pictures.

Attach
ed photo's are:
1) Dad and grandson Nathan
2) Mom and Dad
3) Front: Michelle (Mike Jr's Wife), Benjamin (Mike Jr's son), Mom, Dad. Back: Mike Jr (Oldest Son), Troy (Youngest son, Julie (Troy's Wife) This photo is a few years old and since then 2 grandchildren have joined the family - Nathan, 2 yrs old (Troy & Julie) and Emily, 4 Mo Old (Mike Jr & Michelle).

Thank you again for the thoughts and prayers,
Troy Stevenson (Mike's youngest son)

Duffy Geoffrion

November 26, 2005

Sue, our prayers are with you and your family. Duffy Geoffrion (class of 65)

Ron Smith

November 26, 2005

Sue and Family, I was so shocked to hear about Mike. Although it has been a number of years since I have seen you guys I still think of the times that I spent with him in high school and beyond. He was and always will be an important part of my life. Sue, know that my and Tana's prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love, Tana & Ron

Cheryl (Rockwell) McGuire (class of '65)

November 26, 2005

No words can ease the loss of Mike, but I hope you can find some comfort that others care..

Judy & Ken Wullner

November 26, 2005

Sue and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He was such great guy. I am so glad that we got to spend some time together last summer.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbi Duvall-Covington

November 26, 2005

Dearest Sue & Family,

I could write forever,as you would know,of my wonderful memories of one of my "good closest buds"from Whitmer & all of our young years together as a group.I am so,so sorry for your loss & wish I could hug you.I can hear that voice,that laugh & see that smile.Know that my love & prayers are supporting you at this time.

Love, Debbi & Cos

Terry Reau

November 26, 2005

I would like to say I am sorry for the loss of Mike. I got to know him about 5 years before he retired.He always had a smile on his face an was a positive guy.He will be missed.

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