Obituary of John Stevens

John Joseph Stevens age 77, of Simla passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Simla Good Samaritan Center. John was born December 19, 1929 in New York City, New York to George W. and Ellen (Riley) Stevens. John married Edna Jones on February 23, 1952 in Queens, New York. To this union were born three sons and a daughter. John loved his work assisting doctors in the operating room as a Surgical Technician. He was an avid John Wayne fan and had collected all of his movies. John was a cowboy and loved to target shoot his guns. He was an active blood donor and a member of the Catholic Faith. John was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Walter, and George and one sister Ellen. John is survived by his wife Edna Stevens of Simla, CO, children; Sharon Tribuzio of Simla, CO, John and wife Denise Stevens of Parker, CO, Rodney Stevens of Old Colorado City, CO, and Mark and wife Tammy Stevens of Dewey AZ. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, seven great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Calhan, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Simla Cemetery in Simla, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Association 2255 S. Oneida Denver, CO 80224.