Henry (Hank) Howard Stevens passed away unexpectedly on June 12th after a brief battle with a very rare form of cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, Debbie and their children, Howard and Elaine. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 24, 1943.
Hank graduated from Wilmer Hutchins High School in 1961. He was a member of the United States Air Force from 1964-1968. In 1964, he married Debbie and they would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in August.
Hank worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Dallas for 33 years, retiring in 1999. After retiring he and Debbie traveled around the country in their RV and enjoyed lots of camping adventures. In 2001, they built their home in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Fort Garland, Colorado. His time there was spent feeding and watching the many different birds there and enjoying the peacefulness and beauty surrounding their home. Hank was known for being a man of little words and had a unique sense of humor.
Hank is survived by his wife Debbie, son Howard Stevens and wife Toni, daughter Elaine and husband Jason Gwin. Grandchildren Jillian (Jay) Stevens, Evan Harrison and Braeden Harrison. Sisters Joyce Needham, Bonnie Shelton and husband Bob and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Elizabeth Stevens and brother-in-law, Tim Needham.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation, 1430 E. Cleveland St. Hutchins, Texas 75141.
A celebration for Hank will be held on July 22nd. Please contact the family for further information.
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