William H. Jevons

William H. Jevons, M.D. passed away with family by his side at Shorepointe Nursing Care Center in St. Clair Shores at the age of 87 on March 28, 2013. He was born on July 26, 1925 in Detroit; son of William H. and Evelyn (nee MacDonald) Jevons. William served proudly in the United States Army in the 86th Infantry Division "Black Hawks" during World War II. He was selected to carry the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) in his unit. He was a combat veteran in Central Europe and later served in the Phillipines. After his honorable discharge from the Army, William enrolled at Wayne State University. While in English class William met the love of his life, Janis Ellinghausen. They were married on November 25, 1950 at Faith Lutheran Church in Detroit. They have resided in Grosse Pointe Woods since 1961. William graduated from Wayne State University as a Pharmacist but decided to go back to Wayne State to study medicine. He graduated medical school in June of 1956. He served his medical residency as an OB/GYN at Receiving Hospital and Herman Kiefer Hospital in Detroit. He built a successful career with offices in Grosse Pointe Farms and Warren. He delivered babies at St. John, Cottage, Bon Secours, and Women's (now Hutzel) Hospitals. He belonged to the Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Jevons was an avid outdoor sportsman. He loved to travel and would take his motor home all over. He was an accomplished pianist and organist. He was always jovial and humorous and would always have a story (usually a war story) to share with his family and friends. He leaves behind his loving wife Janis. He was proud of and dearly loved his four daughters Kathleen, Deborah, Cynthia, and Kimberly. He is survived by his loving grandchildren Dr. Andrea and Heather O'Boyle, Thomas and Emily Waldner, and great-grandson Anthony. He will be missed by his sister Geraldine Offner (James). Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:00 until 8:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 until 5:00 pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Dr. Jevons will lie instate on Monday from 10:00 am until the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at First English Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Reverend Dr. Walter Schmidt will officiate. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund at First English Lutheran Church.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236