Philip Stuart Stevenson

Philip Stuart Stevenson, age 79, of Pickford, Michigan, died November 14, 2015, at home in Pickford with his family at his side. Phil was born June 13, 1936, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to James William and Ethel Lillian (Douglas) Stevenson. Phil grew up in Pickford and graduated from Pickford High School where he played football and basketball, and ran track. He worked for a while at the Cedarville quarry and Howard MacDonald Lumber Mill before setting sail and exploring the Great Lakes for a summer. He married Brenda Lee Weston in 1958 and they lived in Ionia while Philip worked at the Gamble Store for 15 years. They returned to Hessel where he worked at Taylor Lumber for 27 years. Phil was a member of the Les Cheneaux Sportsman Club, Stevenson Hunting Camp, and the Sand Ridge Boys. Phil enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an all-around outdoorsmen. He loved to cut firewood and supplied many people with firewood for many years. Phil was an avid Tigers fan. In recent years, he has enjoyed watching his grandsons, Wyatt and Joey play the same school sports he did as a teen. He always looked forward to having a weekly “coffee” visit with his brothers. Phil is survived by two daughters, Dustene (Steve Patson) Athey of Cedarville, Michigan, Amy (Joe) Boik of Pickford; one son, Philip Charles (Nina) Stevenson of Tipton, Michigan; grandchildren, Ryan Harrison, Erika Paquin, Erin Paquin, Adam Smith, Dana Stevenson, Wyatt Boik, Joey Boik, and Elizabeth Stevenson; and great grandchildren, Davin, Weston, and Philip. He is also survived by sisters, Lois Ryan of Sault Ste. Marie, Ethel (Bob) Smith of Petoskey, Michigan; brothers, Jim (Donna) Stevenson of Pickford, Jack (Sharyll) Stevenson of Pickford, Donald (Patti) Stevenson of Pickford, and Kenneth (Gayle) Stevenson of Sault Ste. Marie; and brother-in-law, Charles Weston of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Andrea Paquin; and sister, Joan Wade. Services will be held Saturday November 21 at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M129 in Pickford. A gathering time will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. followed by a memorial service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Denny Johnson conducting the service.

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Philip Stuart Stevenson

June 13, 1936 - November 14, 2015