I directed the small Catholic choir when Fr. Stevens was base chaplain in Fukuoka, Japan.  He hired me even though he knew I was raised Baptist. He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.  He once joined the choir when we sang The Vatican Rag by Tom Lehrer.  He & I occasionally judged English speech competitions by native Japanese speakers.  When I was in a Ph.D. program at Northwester Univ., he once stayed in our apartment in Evanston, IL on his way to a foreign language course in the East prior to a trip to the Holy Lands.

So sad to hear about this. I feared something may have went wrong when you didn't show up for your hair appointment. Many wonderful conversations you and I had. May you Rest In Peace. You will be missed.

Clifford, you will be in my heart forever and never ever forgotten.  
i love you always, joAnne

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Clifford Stevens

November 1, 1936 – February 10, 2018

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