Charles Curtis Stevens

Charles (Chuck) Stevens departed this mortal existence on October 10, 2025. Now, having graduated, Charles is enjoying a glorious reunion with family members, our Heavenly parents, and our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Charles was born on May 31, 1942, in Rulo, Nebraska, to Robert Charles Stevens and Mary Elizabeth Dannecker. Charles is the eldest of seven children including: Robert Wayne, Janice Sue, Ronald Eugene, Donald Leon, Nancy Jo and Unnamed Baby Girl. Charles is survived by his devoted wife, Anna Lou Stephens, of 28 years as well as Lou’s daughter and son. Charles is also survived by his 5 daughters including: Nanette Stevens Olsen, Julie Ann Stevens Lewis, Melissa Stevens Hogan, Lisa Anne Stevens Thatcher, and Cynthia (Cindy) Stevens Davis, as well as 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, in addition to many dear nieces and nephews. Charles expressed great hope in the future of his posterity. Charles is survived by two siblings, Janice and Donnie, and two sisters-in-law, Marla Stevens and Shirley Stevens.  Charles was previously married to and divorced from Eileen Stevens and Judy Stevens.  

Charles is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Charles was grateful for having been raised by goodly parents and extended family. He appreciated his rural farm life upbringing. He possessed a very strong work ethic that sustained him throughout his life. He loved his and Lou’s toy poodle dogs. He loved good home cooking which reminded him of his mother’s culinary skills. Charles grew to value and love his family relationships. He enjoyed a good giggle. Charles was a proud recipient of Draftsmanship awards from Falls City High School. After high school graduation, Charles left his beloved rural farm home to explore out west and later settled on the east coast. He moved between the states of Montana, Utah, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Idaho; some states more than once. Charles never met a stranger. He loved making and visiting friends, close family and extended family. He loved driving the big rig truck, as well as driving his family van filled with us kids and grandkids, heading out traveling to family reunions, etc. Charles loved to garden and was proud of his blueberry crop. He enjoyed watching both old-time Western movies and History channels of all kinds. Charles possessed strong patriotism as he was a very proud American, proudly flying the United States of America flag in his yard. Charles loved to tell stories about his adventures and life events. In recent years, he called himself a “listener”. Charles learned a lot from life and shared with others. Charles was well-loved by those who knew him. Farewell dear Charles, Until We Meet Again, May God Bless You and All of Us. Charles loved us and We loved him.