Milford "Steve" Blaine Stevens

Milford “Steve” Blaine Stevens passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019.

He was born on May 30, 1933, in Edgerton, Minnesota, to parents William Walter and Irene Chena (Kingsbury) Stevens. He was the youngest, and the last surviving member, of his seven siblings.

Milford married Delpha Fern (Veenhuis) Stevens on Dec. 30, 1953. He is survived by his “Beautiful Bride” of 65 years; and three children, Cliff (Debi), Brad (Donna) and Mary; as well as a small army of grandchildren; and a new generation of rapidly growing great-grandchildren.

Milford volunteered for the Army, and served his country for many years, being honorably discharged in 1962.

He used his GI Bill to obtain a master’s degree in mathematics, and spent his early years teaching at high schools and colleges in Minnesota, California, Oregon and Washington state. He ended his educational career in 1995, after spending 26 years as a mathematics professor at Clatsop Community College.

No formal service will be held.

The family asks that in lieu of sending flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Clatsop Community College Foundation, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, OR., 97103.