Peter C. Stevens, Jr.'s Obituary
Big Rapids - Peter C. Stevens, Jr., 83, of Big Rapids, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Wednesday , August 30, 2017, at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born October 17, 1933, in Colfax Township, the son of Peter and Ida (Homes) Stevens, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1952. In 1956, Peter married Gladys L. Kline of Lake City, and lived many years in Grant before returning to Big Rapids. For 40 years, Peter worked for the S.D. Warren Scott Paper Company, and then Kimberly Clark Paper until retiring. He road on the Dial-a-Ride bus for years, entertaining his passengers with stories and the history of Big Rapids. In his early years he loved boxing and golf. Peter was always considered an amateur artist, and enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, gardening, making homemade wine and beer, and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren. Peter is survived by five daughters, Pixie Stevens, Robin (Rick) Knapp, Colleen (Bob) Shryock, Kim (Keith) Warzak, and Shannon (Michael) Burgess; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one sister, JoAnne Schol, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys and his parents.
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