Carma Jeanne Ross Stevenson

STEVENSON, Carma J. (Ross), age 81, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Emeritus at Fox Run. She was preceded in death by her parents James V. and Fava B. Ross; son-in-law Douglas Heidenreich; and sisters-in-law Pat Grismer and Janice Grieshop. She is survived by her husband Jack L. Stevenson; children Chris Heidenreich, Gwen (Howard) Lebovitz, and Scott (Lynn) Stevenson; grandchildren Crystal, Jimmy, Chip, Adam, Amanda, and Cynthia; great-grandchildren Kylie and Dylan; and many other loving family and friends. Carma attended Wright State University, graduating Suma Cum Laude with her B.S. in Early Education, as well as her Masters in Special Education. She retired in 2001 after 34 years of teaching for Parkwood Elementary in Beavercreek. Carma enjoyed many years as a Girl Scout Leader and a Basal Ball Leader. She was a member of the Beaver Valley Lodge #570 OES for 50 years. She was the glue that held our family together and was loved very much. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, October 14, 2011 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road. Chaplain Mark Meyer officiating. Interment Clifton-Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice & Palliative Care. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.