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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am so truly sorry to hear of his
passing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>My prayers are with his family and all
Federationists who know, loved and will mourn him.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Prayerfully,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Julie Hansen</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=nfbmo@nfbnet.org href="mailto:nfbmo@nfbnet.org">Gary Wunder via
NFBMO</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=nfbmo@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nfbmo@nfbnet.org">'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=gwunder@earthlink.net
href="mailto:gwunder@earthlink.net">Gary Wunder</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, January 20, 2025 7:42
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NFBMO] The passing of a dear
friend</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>It is with real sadness and loss that I write this
message acknowledging the passing of Former President Tom Stevens who served
the NFB of Missouri from 1977 to 1979. His passing occurred on Saturday,
January 18, at the age of Ninety-two. The celebration of his life will be this
coming Saturday, January 25. Below is his obituary:<o:p></o:p></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Charles Stevens Obituary<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parker-Millard Funeral
Service and Crematory on Jan. 20, 2025.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obit-writer/obituary?mode=fromobit&source=lpro&obitId=57320751"
target=_blank><o:p></o:p></A></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Charles Thomas Stevens passed away in his sleep on January
18, 2025 in Moberly, Mo. Charles was born October 25, 1932 in Nevada, Missouri
to Glenn M. and Edna E. Stevens. Raised in Vernon County, Tom graduated from
Southwest Missouri State College and entered the U. S. Army in 1955. While at
SMS, Tom met Helen L. Utterback and the two were wed on December 27, 1953.
They enjoyed seventy-one years of marriage together.<BR>Tom was in the first
class of ROTC graduates at SMS and served in the U. S. Army for sixteen years.
The Stevens family spent five years in Augsburg, Germany and Tom served two
tours in Vietnam during his service to his country. He was an Airborne Ranger
and a master parachutist with 59 jumps. Tom was highly decorated, receiving
the Legion of Merit, multiple Bronze Stars (with valor), and two Purple
Hearts. Tom retired with disability in 1970 when he lost his eyesight. He
served for four years as the Director of the Bureau for the Blind of the State
of Missouri.<BR>The Stevens family moved to <A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/missouri/columbia">Columbia,
Mo</A>. in 1974 where Tom earned a Master's degree and a Specialist's degree
in Counseling. He was an avid Mizzou and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Tom and
Helen moved to Moberly, Mo. on August 27, 2024 to be close to family.<BR>Tom
was a leader and encourager in everything that he did. He served the National
Federation of the Blind for over forty years, advocating for the rights of the
blind. He served as chapter chairperson and state president and was a leading
fundraiser for the organization. He visited many schools and spoke to
thousands of elementary school children from Virginia to California. He was an
active and honored member of the Columbia Host Lions Club for many years. Tom
and Helen provided leadership in the churches they attended. Tom was a Sunday
School teacher for decades and also a former elder at Forum Christian Church.
Tom and Helen were passionate about missions and served on the Missions
Committee for many years.<BR>Tom and Helen have three children, Mark T.
Stevens and wife Lee, Topeka, Kansas; Diana L. Pixler and husband Scott,
Phoenix, Arizona; and Eric A. Stevens and wife Rebecca, of Moberly, Mo. They
have nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.<BR>Grandchildren
include, Rachel Bowlin and husband Travis, Knob Noster, Mo., Aaron Stevens and
wife Laura, Manhattan, Ks., Micheal Stevens and wife Christine, Indianapolis,
In., Nathan Pixler, Phoenix, Christopher Stevens, Moberly, Mo., Sarah Jammeh
and husband Alagie, Washington, D. C., Hannah Stevens, Kansas City, Mo., Myra
Zhang and husband Simon, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Duncan Stevens, <A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/missouri/columbia">Columbia,
Mo</A>.<BR>Tom was interested in genealogy and spent many hours in his office
at Ellis Library and at the Missouri State Historical Society doing
research.<BR>Memorials are suggested to: Smile Train, PO Box 96231,
Washington, DC 20090-6231 or Christian Campus House 704 South College
Avenue <A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/missouri/columbia">Columbia,
MO</A> 65201<BR>A visitation will be held on January 25, 2025, from 9:30
AM until the time of service at 10:30 AM at Forum Christian Church, 3900 Forum
Blvd, <A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/missouri/columbia">Columbia,
MO</A> 65203. Graveside will be held at Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood,
MO.<BR>Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service
& Crematory, 12 East Ash Street, <A
href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/missouri/columbia">Columbia,
MO</A> 65203 (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the
family at www.millardfamilychapels.com<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Gary Wunder<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><A
href="mailto:gwunder@earthlink.net">gwunder@earthlink.net</A> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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