Gary W. Stevens Gary W. Stevens age 55 of Cedar Grove formerly from the Chicago area died Monday December 30 2002 at his residence. He was born October 1 1947 in Chicago the son of Irene(Lovendahl) and the late Willard Stevens. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. On January 30 1971 he married Ruth Meyer at Park Ridge Bible Church in Park Ridge IL. Mr. Stevens was employed at Nemschoff Chairs Inc. In Sheboygan WI as an accountant. He loved camping and boating with his family in Door County. He also enjoyed living in the country and caring for his horses dogs and cats. He was often seen walking tot he barn with one of his cats on his shoulder. Prior to living in Wisconsin he resided in Rockwall Texas and Colorado Springs CO and was employed with mission organization. He spent this time helping to raise funds to build churched in Latin America and manage the funds of many overseas missionaries. He was loved and respected by missionaries all over the world. After moving to Wisconsin he attended Open Door Bible Church in Port Washington and he enjoyed volunteering his time and talents at Camp Awana. He was a quiet man who humbly served the Lord. He is survived by his wife Ruthie; two daughters Stacie (Carl) Seelye of Colorado Springs CO and Krissy (Kurt) Halvorsen of Bensenville IL; one grandson Bryce Halvorson; his mother Irene Stevens of LaHabra CA; two sisters Judi (David) Slepyan of Langley WA and Gayle (John) Rogers of LaHabra Heights CA; several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces nephews and great nieces and nephews. A visitation and funeral service were held on Thursday January 2 at the Eernisse Funeral Home in Belgium WI and also on Friday January 3 4-9 PM at the Kolssak Funeral Home in Wheeling IL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 4 11 AM at Kolssak Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Northlake IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Awana 3589 N. Central Ave. Chicago IL 60634. His sister described him best saying You've always been your own unique self consistent and without apology. br /Service:br /11:00 AM at Kolssak Funeral Home on January 4 2003 (a target=_blank href=http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Wheelingstate=ILaddress=189 S. Milwaukee Ave.zip=60090zoom=8map/driving directions/a) br/br/