Obituary of Robert C. Stevens

1929 ~ 2024 Robert Curtis Stevens passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 24, 2024. He was born on November 30, 1929, to William and Emma Stevens in Ashland, Kentucky. He lived an adventurous life in his younger years, serving in the U.S. Army and working all over the country as an Ironworker. He settled in Utah in the 1970s, where he became a self-taught Locksmith and ran successful businesses in both South Salt Lake and St. George, Utah. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching the sport once he could no longer play himself. Bob deeply loved his stepfamily, which he inherited from his 19-year marriage to Jeri Granger Schneider. During these years he lived in Salt Lake, Las Vegas, and St George. Together Jeri and Bob helped raise their grandson, Carl Aaron Westegaard. Not having children of his own, Bob treasured the years with young Aaron. In the late 1990s, Bob returned to Salt Lake, and stayed close to his stepsons, Gene (Teri) Schneider and Lynn (Robyn) Schneider and their families. His grandsons, Ryan, Aaron, and Brandon all held a special place in his heart, along with granddaughters Angie and Stacy. Bob had five brothers and three sisters, which he often spoke of. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bill Jr, Leo, and Jack, along with grandchildren Angie and Ryan Schneider. Survived by brothers, Charles, and Coulus (TK) and sisters, Dorothy, Ruth, and Mary. The family would like to thank the Salt Lake Division of the Caregivers Support Network for the great care they provided Robert over the past two plus years. His nurses and aides were often the highlight of his day, and we are so thankful for their assistance as he finished his journey here. A graveside service will be held to honor Robert on May 31, 2024, at 2PM at the Utah Veterans Cemetery, 17111 South Camp Williams (Redwood) Road, Bluffdale, UT. That same afternoon, there will be a gathering at the American Legion 112, 320 E. 3900 S. Salt Lake City, UT from 4PM – 5PM for a toast for Old Blue.