Obituary from newspaper:
Lee Roy Stevens
Lee Roy Stevens, sr. was born at Brownville, Neb., Jan 12, 1870 and passed away at 4:40 March 18, 1946, at the St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lincoln, at the age of 76 years, two months and six days.
His early years were spent in Brownville. His father, Eugene, and mother, Saloma, were pioneers of Brownville. He was married on May 28, 1892 to Daisy M. Fry at Auburn, Neb. To this union was born 11 children, one son preceding him in death. He is survived by his wife and ten children. He also leaves 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, four sisters, and two brothers.
He was employed by E. S. Stevens Wholesale company, of Beatrice, for 20 years and later moved to Lincoln, where he was in the grocery business at 20th and S streets for 12 years. Ill health forced him to retire several years ago at which time he moved to Beatrice where he has since made his home.
He was baptized in the Christian church when he was 18. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in Beatrice and the United Commercial Travelers several years.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, March 21, at 2:30 p. m. at Bergermeyers in Beatrice. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Peterson of Lincoln. Phyllis Moore, a Granddaughter, sang and burial was at Evergreen cemetery.
Obituary from newspaper:
Lee Roy Stevens
Lee Roy Stevens, sr. was born at Brownville, Neb., Jan 12, 1870 and passed away at 4:40 March 18, 1946, at the St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lincoln, at the age of 76 years, two months and six days.
His early years were spent in Brownville. His father, Eugene, and mother, Saloma, were pioneers of Brownville. He was married on May 28, 1892 to Daisy M. Fry at Auburn, Neb. To this union was born 11 children, one son preceding him in death. He is survived by his wife and ten children. He also leaves 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, four sisters, and two brothers.
He was employed by E. S. Stevens Wholesale company, of Beatrice, for 20 years and later moved to Lincoln, where he was in the grocery business at 20th and S streets for 12 years. Ill health forced him to retire several years ago at which time he moved to Beatrice where he has since made his home.
He was baptized in the Christian church when he was 18. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in Beatrice and the United Commercial Travelers several years.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, March 21, at 2:30 p. m. at Bergermeyers in Beatrice. The service was conducted by Rev. A. Peterson of Lincoln. Phyllis Moore, a Granddaughter, sang and burial was at Evergreen cemetery.
Family Members
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Cornelius Orso "Neal" Stevens
1862–1947
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Caroline Adell "Dell" Stevens Morrow
1863–1951
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Charles Byron "Charly" Stevens
1865–1945
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Albert Eugene Stevens
1866–1938
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Hattie Blanche Stevens Martin
1866–1959
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Arminta Catherine "Minta" Stevens Barrett
1872–1955
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Nelson Dreggs Stevens
1873–1874
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St. Paul Stevens Sr
1875–1950
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John Ellis Stevens
1877–1878
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Laura Grace Stevens Wallen
1879–1943
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Saloma "Lillie" Stevens Scdoris
1881–1964
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Dilworth Tillman Stevens
1883–1939
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Viola May Stevens Hubbard
1893–1980
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Lee Roy Stevens Jr
1894–1956
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Hazel Saloma Stevens Dibble
1897–1969
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Hugo Stevens
1903–1903
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Daisy Neoma Stevens Heaney
1904–1968
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Ora Lucille Stevens Moore McCauley
1905–1977
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George Herman Stevens
1907–1974
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Bessie Louise Stevens Talbot
1915–1990
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Leona Frances Stevens Weisenborn
1918–1991
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Edward Stevens
1920–1977
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