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Delbert D. Stevens

  • October 8, 1924 - December 6, 2010
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“We would like to express our deepest sympathies for you Loss. We will never forget the way he made us laugh on our last visit to Indiana. John &...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: John Black - San Antonio, TX

“Dear Miss Rose/Mrs. Stevens- Our family knew that your Del must have been a wonderful person since you chose him to be your life partner in...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Hailmann Grads- Rucker - Ft Wayne, IN

“Virginia, Roberta and Scott, So sorry to hear of Del's death. He loved your home and sharing it with friends. I remember sharing many lovely...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Patsy Thomas - Jacksonville, AR

“Dear Virginia, This is Gloria Foos from the former: Hoosier Realty Co. with John E. Smith. I'm out of town but wanted to send you my condolences...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Gloria Foos - LaPorte, IN

“I will always remember Del for his wit, the Mai Tais he served, the garden that he was so proud of in earlier years, and his love of cats. He...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Carolyn Johnson - LaPorte, IN


Delbert D. Stevens, 86, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Monday December 6, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. He was born October 8, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Leroy D. Stevens and Estella L. (Dunham) Stevens. Delbert was a life-long resident of LaPorte. Delbert had been a member of the First Christian Church and First United Methodist Church, he sang in the choir for both churches. He was a past member of the Mental Health Association, and was involved with the LaPorte Little Theater. Delbert worked at Allis Chalmers as an engineer. He then went back to college, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in math and receiving his Master's Degree in education from Purdue University. Delbert was a teacher for many years at the Hammond School System, retiring in 1990. After retiring he was a part-time instructor at Purdue North Central and a substitute teacher for the LaPorte, Michigan City, and Westville School Systems. On August 12, 1963, in Rochester, IN, he married Virginia Rose Stevens who survives. He is also survived by his sister, Roberta Barlag of Valparaiso, IN; and one nephew Scott Barlag of Valparaiso, IN. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 10:00 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday December 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Carl Rose, officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte Co. Animal Shelter 2855 W. Ind. 2 LaPorte, IN 46350.