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Barbara Stevens Obituary

Barbara Jean Stevens of Widefield passed away on June 1, 2007 after battling cancer for 18 months. She was born July 4, 1936 in Breckenridge, Texas to Joe Morris and Dorothy (Johnson) McAfee. She married Richard G. Stevens on September 25, 1959 in Colorado Springs. Barbara and Richard opened Security Florist on July 1, 1967. Their children, Chuck and Carole were fixtures at the shop as they grew up and later worked for their parents. When Barbara and Richard retired from the day to day chores of the business the kids took over and still run the shop today. Barbara was a long time member of First United Methodist Church and was a member of the World Flower Council. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Stevens; her son, Charles E. "Chuck" Stevens; her daughter, Carole B. (Kevin) Jackson; grandchildren, Steffani Jackson and Kyle Jackson, all of Security, Colorado; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial services are planned for Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 3PM at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Avenue with Reverend Sandy Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be in the church Columbarium. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to FUMC Music Department, 420 N.. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or Evercare Hospice, 5450 Tech Center Drive, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2007.

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timothy meenan

June 3, 2025

rest in peace barb. tim

Steffani

January 28, 2025

Love and miss you Dossum.
Love, Noodle

timothy j. meenan

June 3, 2024

r i p barb, and while you are up there say hello to my wife sandi. she joined you on march 15, 2024. tim

tim meenan

June 4, 2022

rest in peace flower girl. we will always remember you and dick and the way you always took care of us when ordering flowers. tim and sandi meenan

Martha Bradley

June 19, 2007

To the Stevens family...I first met Barbara when I started my bird collection Jan, 1982, with a pair of the beatiful white Doves caged in her shop. Since then we have always dealt with her personnally with florals for three weddings in our family as well as the family floral for our daughter's funeral. She always personnally took care of other needs for special occassions, happy or sad. When I learned of her illness I was heartsick, but I know she's in a much better place, without pain and suffering. My sympathy goes to each one of her loved ones.
Martha Bradley, Fountain, CO

Joanna Helm

June 14, 2007

I just read about Barbara's passing, and I am deeply saddened. Dennis and I live in Illinois now. I have never forgotten the special place in my heart I have for all of you, and of all the wonderful memories. Barbara was a treasured friend, and I will miss her immensely. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I'll be in touch soon.

Lottie Emmert

June 12, 2007

Dear Uncle Dick, Carol, and Chuck,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know that you have many good memories of your wife and Mother. Hang on to them and they will help to get you through. Cling to God knowing that he has a purpose for all things. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice Marie Stevens

June 11, 2007

Uncle Dick, Chuck and Carole:

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Please email or call if there is any way I can help now or in the days ahead.

Richlyn Clements

June 11, 2007

Uncle Dick, Carol & Chuck:
I'll always remember Aunt Barbara's smile because it is like her flowers--bright and cheery. We all miss Aunt Barbara. We are a call away if we can help.

Angie Haley

June 11, 2007

Chuck, Carol & Dick, We were so sorry to hear about Barbara. Know that you will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Jean & Angie from The Limon Florist

timothy & sandra meenan

June 9, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. sandi and i have known barbara and dick for many years, and have called them so many times over the years to help us out with their flowers for our loved ones. even after moving away to pennsylvania she continued to be a good friend and take care of our requests for floral arrangments. she will be greatly missed. tim and sandi meenan

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