STEVENS, Kenneth W. Kenneth W. Stevens, age 51 of Grand Haven, fell asleep in the Lord and entered eternal glory through his Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, October 20, 2014. Ken was born October 8, 1963, to Thomas and Mary Kay (Letsinger) Stevens in Bad Axe, MI and grew up in Dexter, MI. Following his high school graduation, Ken attended Central Michigan University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in photography.
He met Teresa Schoch while attending CMU and they married on September 24, 1988 in Chesaning, MI. Ken worked most of his life as a photojournalist for the Muskegon Chronicle. He enjoyed seeing the world through the lens of his camera and could be seen on the sidelines of sporting events capturing iconic images of the game. He was a kind and generous man who was well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
His passions included, traveling, supporting his alma mater (Fire up Chips!), walking the trails at Rosy Mound Nature Center and sharing the joy of these pursuits with his family. Ken was an avid supporter of his kids’ activities and a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Ken will be greatly missed by his wife, Teresa; son, Jeffrey; and daughter, Faith. Also surviving is his dad, Tom Stevens of Kalkaska, MI; mom, Mary Kay (Maynard) Shively of Wasilla, AK; grandmother, Mabel Goodrich of Doraville, GA; brother, Michael (Mirella) Stevens of Germany; parents-in-law, Dale (Hazel) Schoch of Oakley, MI; sisters-in-law, Christine Abbott of Plymouth, MI, Connie Schoch of Hemlock, MI, Maggie (Josh) Katan of Minneapolis, MN; brother-in-law, Pastor Wayne (Char) Schoch of Zumbrota, MN; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don Goodrich, grandparents, Ken (Mary) Letsinger and brother-in-law, Bruce Abbott. The funeral service for Ken will be at 11:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 2651 Shettler Rd., Muskegon, MI with Pastor Timothy Winkel officiating.
Interment will be in Grand Haven Township Historic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Reeths Puffer Little League. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Ken’s online guest book or share a memory with his family. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.