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DIXON – Geraldine A. “Gerry” Stevens of Dixon died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 3, 1938, in Dixon, the daughter of Harold and Roseann (Friel) Coffey. Gerry married Robert D. “Bob” Stevens on Sept. 21, 1957, in Dixon. Shortly after their marriage, Bob was drafted into the Army and stationed in Gehlhausen, Germany. While there at the age of 19, Gerry became a youth activity director and cheerleading counselor. She became a licensed real estate agent in 1971, a broker in 1974, opened Stevens Realtors in 1977, and was the first woman to own her own realty company in Lee County. Through hard work, long hours, and exceptional service, she achieved much success and many awards, including “Realtor of the Year” in 1986. Gerry served the community as a member of the board of directors for several groups, Lee County Board of Realtors, Kreider Services Inc., Dixon Industrial Development Association, and was the first woman president of Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce. She also was active in Dixon Rotary, and instrumental in setting up Dixon Main Street, and the Lee-Ogle Crime Stopper Board. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she thoroughly enjoyed volunteering in many capacities, including Loaves & Fishes, cleaning the church, counting donations, and laundering the servers’ albs. She also volunteered for many other organizations in her community, such as Meals on Wheels, Buddy Bags, and the Serving Up Summer lunch program. Gerry retired in 2001 so she could be the “helpful grandma.” She believed the greatest gifts her children blessed her with were her grandsons, whom she followed closely and served as a remarkable role model for. She treasured spending time with family and friends, whether playing cards, bowling, or as she called it “therapy,” breakfast after church, picnics, or just simply chatting while watching the river go by. Her love of God, family, friends and life are an inspiration to those who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; one son, Bob (Sue) Stevens of Parker, Colorado; one daughter, Tracy (Bill) Webb of Dixon; three grandsons, Bobby Stevens of Parker, Colorado, Garrett Webb of Davenport, Iowa, and Hunter Webb of Dixon. She also is survived by her two brothers, Tom (Marilyn) Coffey of Dixon and Bob (Delora) Coffey of Pueblo West, Colorado; and her sister, Mary (John) Murphy of Dixon; “second daughter” Pam (Clark) Lumsden; and numerous close cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Joe Coffey.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Holloway Center at St. Patrick Church in Dixon. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Keith Romke officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.