Obituary of James STEVENSON

James Nelson Stevenson, 86, passed away September 30, 2003 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was born to Nelson & Cora (Bauguess) Stevenson on October 28, 1916 in New Boston, Illinois.James made Lake Havasu his home 25 year ago, moving here from East Moline, Illinois where he worked for International Harvester as a drop hammer operator for 28 years.Mr. Stevenson is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 68 years, Vesta; son, Michael J. Stevenson of Lake Havasu; daughters, Judi A. Bush of Lake Havasu and Wendi J. Whitson of Rock Island, Illinois; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He is preceded in by his two sisters, Juanita and Margaret.James' two favorite baseball teams were the Cubs and the Diamondbacks. He will especially be remembered for how much he cherished his family and friends.Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2:00 PM at Lietz-Fraze Chapel.The family has asked that donations go to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 511, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405. For your convenience, donation envelopes are available at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.Interment will take place at a later date in Rock Island, Illinois.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.