GERALD LESTER STEVENS, age 65, a life-long resident of Irving, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born February 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Don Stevens and Nora Louise Muller Stevens. Gerald spent most of his life self-employed at his lawn and landscape company. Gerald loved to spend time with family and his beloved grandchildren. His favorite place to visit was the family lake house in Bowie, Texas. His sense of humor and loving nature were evident to all. Those nearest to him often called him by one of his many nicknames, such as Chef, Dr. J, or Diego. Gerald, or "Chef," was most at home when behind a grill making bar-b-que for friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lea Chadwick Stevens of Irving; his children, Aaron Stevens (and wife, Becky) of Dallas, Texas, and Kimberly Taylor (and husband, Ryan) of Watauga, Texas. Gerald has three grandchildren who were great joys of his life, Brinley Taylor, and Henry and Samuel Stevens. Samuels middle name is Gerald, in honor of his grandfather. All three grandchildren loved and admired their "Pop Pop." Gerald also adored his sisters, Sharon Josefy (and husband, Don) and Donna Kangas (and husband, Paul). The visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 19 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Blvd. in Irving. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, or to Bill Dasch Ministries, Mansfield, Texas. SERVICES Funeral Service

Friday, February 19, 2016 10:00 AM

Donnelly's Colonial 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062