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Personal note from Angelica, Karina and Todd

We are truly saddened by the passing of our beloved husband and father, Jerry. We take comfort in knowing he's no longer in pain, and that his suffering is done. We are grateful for the time we had with him. He knows how much we loved him, and we know how much he loved us. Please take a moment to share your memories of Jerry - aka "Dad" and "Fafa".

-- Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.

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Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Jerry was the second child of Paul Larson (aka Jerome Stevenson) and Nina Triller. As a child, Jerry loved playing with his dog, Muggs, and pretending to be Superman. On Saturdays, he would often visit the movie house paying $0.05 for a ticket to see the talkies on screen. His summers were spent swinging on vines, diving into the local river and playing sandlot baseball games with friends at any …

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Jerry requested a small service with immediate family, but we appreciate everyone's love and support. We encourage everyone who knew him to share their favorite memories and photos of him on this memorial website.

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Meals on Wheels

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La Canada Spartan Booster Club

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La Canada Junior Baseball Association

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What were Jerry's favorite sports teams?
While he didn't have a favorite team per se, he always had a game on the tv. In part…
While he didn't have a favorite team per se, he always had a game on the tv. In particular, he…
While he didn't have a favorite team per se, he always had a game on the tv. In particular, he enjoyed baseball, basket…
What were Jerry's favorite ways to exercise?
Exercise was tough these past 20 months. His breathing was more and more difficult. …
Exercise was tough these past 20 months. His breathing was more and more difficult. Prior to m…
Exercise was tough these past 20 months. His breathing was more and more difficult. Prior to mid-2022, he loved playing…
What were Jerry's favorite ways to spend free time?
After retirement, he acquired many power tools and saws, which he used to create bea…
After retirement, he acquired many power tools and saws, which he used to create beautiful fur…
After retirement, he acquired many power tools and saws, which he used to create beautiful furniture pieces such as end…
What were Jerry's favorite games to play?
He loved playing chess, backgammon, and puzzles. He also liked free-cell on the comp…
He loved playing chess, backgammon, and puzzles. He also liked free-cell on the computer.
He loved playing chess, backgammon, and puzzles. He also liked free-cell on the computer.

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Born

November 20th, 1935
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Graduated from high school

1953
Lincoln High School, Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA
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Got married to Angelica Stevenson

December 28th, 1968
Whittier, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Thompson Funeral Chapel
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Thompson Funeral Chapel

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Jerry "Fafa" Stevenson