J.M. Stevenson

J.M. Stevenson – Age 73 a resident of Española passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stevenson taught and coached for 10 years at McCurdy School, also coached at Santa Fe Indian School, St. Catherine's School, Santa Fe Prep, Santa Fe High and also Española Valley Middle School. He was a graduate of the Collegiate School in New York City, Tufts University and received his Masters at the University of Bridgeport. He was a life member of Cerrillos Lodge #19 AF & AM and a member of the Santa Fe Chapter 19 OES. He was a Lay Minister for the Hernandez UMC. He recently attended services at Aposento Alto in Rio Chiquito. He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Doris Stevenson of Española; step-sons: George Morse and Daniel Morse both of Española; step-daughter, Edith Brown and husband Cecil of Española; 6 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; 2 half sisters: Ruth Ann Henderson and Alice Van De Water both of Santa Barbara, CA; adopted sister, Elena Watson Woolbridge of DeKalb, Illinois; and numerous friends, relatives and former students. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Velarde United Methodist Church with Minister Larry Lauber officiating. Burial will follow at the La Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde. Following the burial a reception will follow at the Lighthouse Gourmet Coffee Shop. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice. The family of J.M. Stevenson has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854 Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. ~ Sunday March 11, 2007 Velarde United Methodist Church Velarde, New Mexico Interment La Loma Vista Cemetery Alcalde, New Mexico