Col. William Marlow Stevenson, USA, retired, 86, passed away peacefully at Shawnee Mission Medical Center Saturday Dec. 20, 2014.
He was born Oct. 13, 1928, to William Marlow and Tina (Grisham) Stevenson in Litchfield, Ill.
Following the death of his father, he grew up on the farm of his aunt and uncle, Claudia and Grover Christensen, near Beresford, SD.
A graduate of Beresford High School, he enlisted in the army in 1946 and was sent to Europe where he served with the 88th Inf. Div. and the 351st Inf. Regt. near Trieste. He also enjoyed competing in many sports, particularly football and track & field, while in Europe, and attended the 1948 Olympic games in London as an alternate on the US track team.
He returned to the states to attend the Univ. of SD on the G.I. Bill, and with an athletic scholarship.
Here he met his future wife, Adelaide Benson, whom he married following graduation.
He was commissioned as an officer in the regular Army and reported for 25 more years of active duty.
He held a Master's degree from the Univ. of ND and attended several service schools, including the Command & General Staff College, the Jungle Warfare School, the Armed Forces Staff College, the U.S. Army War College, and Northwestern University's Graduate School of Business Executive Management Course.
He served with the 1st Cav. Div. in Japan, as an instructor at the Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Ga., was Asst. Prof. of Military Science at the Univ. of ND, and in 1964-1965 went to Vietnam where his duties included working as an Advisor to the ARVN. He served at the Pentagon before taking command of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Inf. Regt. "Regulars By God," of the 4th Inf. Div. in the highlands of Vietnam up on the DMZ in 1969. In 1973, he took command of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. at Ft. Riley, Kan., and completed his military career at FORSCOM at Ft. McPherson, Ga., where his duties included supervising the training of troops.
His career was a proud one, with many awards and decorations including the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star (3), the Air Medal (7), the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and 2 Oak Leaf clusters, and many decorations from the Republic of Vietnam as well as US campaign medals. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, and proudly wore the General Staff Identification Badge.
After his retirement, he built a second successful career in financial planning for military professionals, managing first the Midwest, then the Northeast region for USPA and IRA.
He was an avid sportsman, especially fond of pheasant hunting, and an all-around athlete, excelling in track. As a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church he served as Elder, Stephen Minister, taught Bible studies, served on the building committee and was a member of the Pastors' Support Group. He loved his church and church family.
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Adelaide, son, Rev. Scott Marlow Stevenson and wife Ruthann of Elverson, Pa., daughter, Dawn of Overland Park, 13 nieces and nephews, cousin, Gordon Christensen and wife Ardis of Beresford, SD, and the families of his cousins, Gordon and Ralph Christensen.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters and their husbands, Hannah (Russell) Chiasson, and Wilma (George) Chiasson, and his cousin and wife, Ralph and Lucille Christensen.
Steve will be lovingly remembered for his enthusiasm, his determined and positive approach to life, his sense of humor, his love of the great outdoors and all animals, his high energy, and his great generosity. A celebration of his life with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Arr.: Porter Funeral Home (913) 438-6444. www.porterfuneralhome.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 31, 2014
He was born Oct. 13, 1928, to William Marlow and Tina (Grisham) Stevenson in Litchfield, Ill.
Following the death of his father, he grew up on the farm of his aunt and uncle, Claudia and Grover Christensen, near Beresford, SD.
A graduate of Beresford High School, he enlisted in the army in 1946 and was sent to Europe where he served with the 88th Inf. Div. and the 351st Inf. Regt. near Trieste. He also enjoyed competing in many sports, particularly football and track & field, while in Europe, and attended the 1948 Olympic games in London as an alternate on the US track team.
He returned to the states to attend the Univ. of SD on the G.I. Bill, and with an athletic scholarship.
Here he met his future wife, Adelaide Benson, whom he married following graduation.
He was commissioned as an officer in the regular Army and reported for 25 more years of active duty.
He held a Master's degree from the Univ. of ND and attended several service schools, including the Command & General Staff College, the Jungle Warfare School, the Armed Forces Staff College, the U.S. Army War College, and Northwestern University's Graduate School of Business Executive Management Course.
He served with the 1st Cav. Div. in Japan, as an instructor at the Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Ga., was Asst. Prof. of Military Science at the Univ. of ND, and in 1964-1965 went to Vietnam where his duties included working as an Advisor to the ARVN. He served at the Pentagon before taking command of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Inf. Regt. "Regulars By God," of the 4th Inf. Div. in the highlands of Vietnam up on the DMZ in 1969. In 1973, he took command of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. at Ft. Riley, Kan., and completed his military career at FORSCOM at Ft. McPherson, Ga., where his duties included supervising the training of troops.
His career was a proud one, with many awards and decorations including the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star (3), the Air Medal (7), the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and 2 Oak Leaf clusters, and many decorations from the Republic of Vietnam as well as US campaign medals. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, and proudly wore the General Staff Identification Badge.
After his retirement, he built a second successful career in financial planning for military professionals, managing first the Midwest, then the Northeast region for USPA and IRA.
He was an avid sportsman, especially fond of pheasant hunting, and an all-around athlete, excelling in track. As a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church he served as Elder, Stephen Minister, taught Bible studies, served on the building committee and was a member of the Pastors' Support Group. He loved his church and church family.
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Adelaide, son, Rev. Scott Marlow Stevenson and wife Ruthann of Elverson, Pa., daughter, Dawn of Overland Park, 13 nieces and nephews, cousin, Gordon Christensen and wife Ardis of Beresford, SD, and the families of his cousins, Gordon and Ralph Christensen.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters and their husbands, Hannah (Russell) Chiasson, and Wilma (George) Chiasson, and his cousin and wife, Ralph and Lucille Christensen.
Steve will be lovingly remembered for his enthusiasm, his determined and positive approach to life, his sense of humor, his love of the great outdoors and all animals, his high energy, and his great generosity. A celebration of his life with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Arr.: Porter Funeral Home (913) 438-6444. www.porterfuneralhome.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 31, 2014
Col. William Marlow Stevenson, USA, retired, 86, passed away peacefully at Shawnee Mission Medical Center Saturday Dec. 20, 2014.
He was born Oct. 13, 1928, to William Marlow and Tina (Grisham) Stevenson in Litchfield, Ill.
Following the death of his father, he grew up on the farm of his aunt and uncle, Claudia and Grover Christensen, near Beresford, SD.
A graduate of Beresford High School, he enlisted in the army in 1946 and was sent to Europe where he served with the 88th Inf. Div. and the 351st Inf. Regt. near Trieste. He also enjoyed competing in many sports, particularly football and track & field, while in Europe, and attended the 1948 Olympic games in London as an alternate on the US track team.
He returned to the states to attend the Univ. of SD on the G.I. Bill, and with an athletic scholarship.
Here he met his future wife, Adelaide Benson, whom he married following graduation.
He was commissioned as an officer in the regular Army and reported for 25 more years of active duty.
He held a Master's degree from the Univ. of ND and attended several service schools, including the Command & General Staff College, the Jungle Warfare School, the Armed Forces Staff College, the U.S. Army War College, and Northwestern University's Graduate School of Business Executive Management Course.
He served with the 1st Cav. Div. in Japan, as an instructor at the Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Ga., was Asst. Prof. of Military Science at the Univ. of ND, and in 1964-1965 went to Vietnam where his duties included working as an Advisor to the ARVN. He served at the Pentagon before taking command of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Inf. Regt. "Regulars By God," of the 4th Inf. Div. in the highlands of Vietnam up on the DMZ in 1969. In 1973, he took command of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. at Ft. Riley, Kan., and completed his military career at FORSCOM at Ft. McPherson, Ga., where his duties included supervising the training of troops.
His career was a proud one, with many awards and decorations including the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star (3), the Air Medal (7), the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and 2 Oak Leaf clusters, and many decorations from the Republic of Vietnam as well as US campaign medals. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, and proudly wore the General Staff Identification Badge.
After his retirement, he built a second successful career in financial planning for military professionals, managing first the Midwest, then the Northeast region for USPA and IRA.
He was an avid sportsman, especially fond of pheasant hunting, and an all-around athlete, excelling in track. As a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church he served as Elder, Stephen Minister, taught Bible studies, served on the building committee and was a member of the Pastors' Support Group. He loved his church and church family.
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Adelaide, son, Rev. Scott Marlow Stevenson and wife Ruthann of Elverson, Pa., daughter, Dawn of Overland Park, 13 nieces and nephews, cousin, Gordon Christensen and wife Ardis of Beresford, SD, and the families of his cousins, Gordon and Ralph Christensen.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters and their husbands, Hannah (Russell) Chiasson, and Wilma (George) Chiasson, and his cousin and wife, Ralph and Lucille Christensen.
Steve will be lovingly remembered for his enthusiasm, his determined and positive approach to life, his sense of humor, his love of the great outdoors and all animals, his high energy, and his great generosity. A celebration of his life with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Arr.: Porter Funeral Home (913) 438-6444. www.porterfuneralhome.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 31, 2014
He was born Oct. 13, 1928, to William Marlow and Tina (Grisham) Stevenson in Litchfield, Ill.
Following the death of his father, he grew up on the farm of his aunt and uncle, Claudia and Grover Christensen, near Beresford, SD.
A graduate of Beresford High School, he enlisted in the army in 1946 and was sent to Europe where he served with the 88th Inf. Div. and the 351st Inf. Regt. near Trieste. He also enjoyed competing in many sports, particularly football and track & field, while in Europe, and attended the 1948 Olympic games in London as an alternate on the US track team.
He returned to the states to attend the Univ. of SD on the G.I. Bill, and with an athletic scholarship.
Here he met his future wife, Adelaide Benson, whom he married following graduation.
He was commissioned as an officer in the regular Army and reported for 25 more years of active duty.
He held a Master's degree from the Univ. of ND and attended several service schools, including the Command & General Staff College, the Jungle Warfare School, the Armed Forces Staff College, the U.S. Army War College, and Northwestern University's Graduate School of Business Executive Management Course.
He served with the 1st Cav. Div. in Japan, as an instructor at the Infantry School at Ft. Benning, Ga., was Asst. Prof. of Military Science at the Univ. of ND, and in 1964-1965 went to Vietnam where his duties included working as an Advisor to the ARVN. He served at the Pentagon before taking command of the 1st Battalion, 22nd Inf. Regt. "Regulars By God," of the 4th Inf. Div. in the highlands of Vietnam up on the DMZ in 1969. In 1973, he took command of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Inf. Div. at Ft. Riley, Kan., and completed his military career at FORSCOM at Ft. McPherson, Ga., where his duties included supervising the training of troops.
His career was a proud one, with many awards and decorations including the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit (2), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star (3), the Air Medal (7), the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and 2 Oak Leaf clusters, and many decorations from the Republic of Vietnam as well as US campaign medals. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Expert Infantry Badge, and proudly wore the General Staff Identification Badge.
After his retirement, he built a second successful career in financial planning for military professionals, managing first the Midwest, then the Northeast region for USPA and IRA.
He was an avid sportsman, especially fond of pheasant hunting, and an all-around athlete, excelling in track. As a member of Colonial Presbyterian Church he served as Elder, Stephen Minister, taught Bible studies, served on the building committee and was a member of the Pastors' Support Group. He loved his church and church family.
He is survived by wife of 62 years, Adelaide, son, Rev. Scott Marlow Stevenson and wife Ruthann of Elverson, Pa., daughter, Dawn of Overland Park, 13 nieces and nephews, cousin, Gordon Christensen and wife Ardis of Beresford, SD, and the families of his cousins, Gordon and Ralph Christensen.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters and their husbands, Hannah (Russell) Chiasson, and Wilma (George) Chiasson, and his cousin and wife, Ralph and Lucille Christensen.
Steve will be lovingly remembered for his enthusiasm, his determined and positive approach to life, his sense of humor, his love of the great outdoors and all animals, his high energy, and his great generosity. A celebration of his life with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. Arr.: Porter Funeral Home (913) 438-6444. www.porterfuneralhome.com
Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 31, 2014
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Colonel, U.S. Army, World War II, Korea, Vietnam; Silver Star, Legion of Merit and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with Valor
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