Joseph B. Stevens, 86, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2021. Joe was born in Lincoln, Arkansas, to the late Clarence and Ella Stevens. The family later settled in California, where, at the age of 19, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served proudly for 20 years. Following his military career, Joe settled with his family in Solano County. He was among the first employees hired at the Fairfield Anheuser-Busch plant when it opened in 1976; after a second 20-year career, he retired from there in 1996. Joe was a kind, quiet, patriotic man, content with the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, playing cards, RV travel with family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Hilma; and sisters, Juanita Burkett and Norma Vineyard.
Joseph B. Stevens, 86, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2021. Joe was born in Lincoln, Arkansas, to the late Clarence and Ella Stevens. The family later settled in California, where, at the age of 19, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served proudly for 20 years. Following his military career, Joe settled with his family in Solano County. He was among the first employees hired at the Fairfield Anheuser-Busch plant when it opened in 1976; after a second 20-year career, he retired from there in 1996. Joe was a kind, quiet, patriotic man, content with the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, playing cards, RV travel with family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Hilma; and sisters, Juanita Burkett and Norma Vineyard.
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