Elizabeth B. Stevenson

Elizabeth Cornelia Baechle Stevenson, known to all as Betty, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born in Utica, New York, she was the second of six children of Carl and Frances Baechle. Growing up in a lively household, she formed a lifelong bond with her older sister, Maryrose—despite the childhood mischief of occasionally being locked in kitchen cabinets.

As a young woman, Betty lived and worked in Chicago before marrying Albert Schroeder, President of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company. The couple made their home in Minneapolis and then moved to Tucson. Al passed in 1966.

In the years that followed, Betty found her calling as a special education teacher. She devoted herself to her students at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, touching countless young lives with her patience, compassion, and steady warmth.

In 1973, Betty married Carl Stevenson, beginning a partnership filled with adventure, hard work, and deep affection. They settled in Red Rock, where Betty learned the rhythms of life at a feedyard and embraced the community around her. Together, they kept a sailboat in San Diego for many years and traveled the world, collecting memories and friendships wherever they went. Betty was known for her gracious hospitality—her home was always a place of welcome.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Frances Baechle; her siblings; her first husband, Albert Schroeder; and her beloved husband, Carl Stevenson. She is survived by four stepchildren—Tom, Mary Jo, Dave, and Barbara—four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who cherished her presence in their lives.

A rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Christopher Catholic Parish, 12101 W. Moore Rd, Marana, Arizona 85653 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Betty will be laid to rest in the Marana Cemetery, Marana, Arizona immediately following.