Obituary of William R. Stevens
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William R. Stevens Sr., age 72, a long time resident of Dundee, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. He was born in Detroit, Michigan April 11, 1942 the son of Fredrich and Marion (Fownes) Stevens. He married his wife Cheryl on January 3, 1983. Bill was very proud to be a journeyman electrician and had worked and been retired from Detroit Edison. He belonged to many car clubs; was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors; loved cooking for friends and family and was a great father, grandfather and husband. His survivors include his wife Cheryl; sons Bill (Kelly) Stevens, Jr., Russell W. Stevens and Robert Coursey; daughters Nina Garvin, Linda (Brian) Cooley, Margaret (Dennie) Springer, Kimberly (Anthony) Miller and Jennifer Walker; brother Fred; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert and sisters Shirley and Barbara. In accordance with Bill’s wishes cremation has been held through Tri-County Crematory in Ypsilanti. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are being conducted by the Cover Funeral Home, 297 Tecumseh Street in Dundee (734-529-3156). Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), 1471 E. 12 Mile Road, Madison Hts., Michigan 48071. Online condolences may be made at www.coverfuneralhome.com