Obituary of Vesta STEVENSON

Vesta Mae Stevenson, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2003 in Lake Havasu City, Az. She was born to Fred and Maun (Martin) Baner on February 20th, 1916 in New Boston, IL.Vesta moved to Lake Havasu City, Az; 25 years ago from East Moline, Ill. She worked for Moline Public Hospital as an OB Technician in Moline, Ill. for 20 years. Vesta collected dolls and enjoyed knitting and crafts.She is survived by her son Michael J. Stevenson of Lake Havsu City, Az; daughters Judi A. Bush of Lake Havasu City, Az; Wendi J. Whitson of Rock Island, Ill; brother Charles Baner of Decatur, Ill; sister Polly Johnson of So. Burlington, VT; grandchildren Lonnie Stevenson of Lake Havasu City, Az; Tiffany Graybeal of Flagstaff, Az; Michael and Jamie Laughlin of Rock Island, Ill; Shannon Boeset of Cleveland, Oh; Sean Stevenson of Scottsdale, Az; Sarah Laughlin of Chicago, Ill; and 6 great grandchildren. Vesta was preceded in by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 68 years James Nelson Stevenson.A memorial service will be held at the Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Saturday, December 20th, 2003 at 11:00 am with Pastor Claude Bulger officiating.The family request donations be made in her name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, Az; 86405. Donations envelopes are available at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.