Stevens, Edward Roy 95, died on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 in Lakeland FL. He was born Oct. 2, 1916 in Cuba MO, son of the late R. K. and Hazel Stevens, of Sullivan MO. Prior to moving to Lakeland FL, he lived in Pacific MO. During WWII he served as a B-17 pilot, flying 32 combat missions. For his valor he was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medals. He later trained as a helicopter pilot. After time in the military, he returned to St. Louis, MO, working at McDonnell Aircraft, retiring in 1976. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, John, Wayne, Glen and William; sisters Lucy and Loree. He is survived by sister Betty Stevens Wilcox and brother Robert Stevens; his dear wife Carmen Stevens; daughter Linda Stevens; his 2 sons; Edward Jr. (Melita) and David (Sue) Stevens and stepson Dr. Herman (Maria) Matallana; nieces and nephews, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Services: Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Webster Groves, on Tues., March 13 at 10AM. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with full military honors.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, March 11, 2012.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Stevens, Edward Roy 95, died on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 in Lakeland FL. He was born Oct. 2, 1916 in Cuba MO, son of the late R. K. and Hazel Stevens, of Sullivan MO. Prior to moving to Lakeland FL, he lived in Pacific MO. During WWII he served as a B-17 pilot, flying 32 combat missions. For his valor he was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medals. He later trained as a helicopter pilot. After time in the military, he returned to St. Louis, MO, working at McDonnell Aircraft, retiring in 1976. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, John, Wayne, Glen and William; sisters Lucy and Loree. He is survived by sister Betty Stevens Wilcox and brother Robert Stevens; his dear wife Carmen Stevens; daughter Linda Stevens; his 2 sons; Edward Jr. (Melita) and David (Sue) Stevens and stepson Dr. Herman (Maria) Matallana; nieces and nephews, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Services: Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Webster Groves, on Tues., March 13 at 10AM. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with full military honors.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, March 11, 2012.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, March 11, 2012.
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