Stevenson

Kim Stevenson, of Springfield Township, Mercer, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, after bravely enduring a brief battle with cancer.

Kim was born in Pittsburgh on April 15, 1946, to Burton Henry and Francis Lillian (Hunter) Stevenson. He was baptized in the Deer Creek Presbyterian Church and was of the Presbyterian faith. Kim was a 1964 graduate of West Deer High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Science in computer science from Purdue University.

Following his education, Kim began his career as a math teacher with the Slippery Rock Area School District. He served students as a teacher, Junior Academy of Science adviser and ski club adviser, and he served his fellow teachers as a leader and mentor with the local Slippery Rock Area Education Association.

Upon his retirement, Kim embarked on a second career as a model train vendor and railroad enthusiast. He also devoted significant time and effort to leadership and charitable works with the Volant Lions Club, including service as District Governor in 2015 to 2016 and again in 2019 to 2020. Kim continued his involvement with both the Lions Club and his model train business, Kim’s Trains and Things, until shortly before his death.

Kim is survived by his wife, Diane, who was a constant source of love and support in his many endeavors; his daughter, Shelly (Brandon) McGlothlin; and his grandchildren, Hunter, Katelynn and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Taylor; a niece and nephews.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis Stevenson.

STEVENSON — The family of Kim Stevenson, who died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, will receive visitors from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant.

There will be additional visitation from 11 a.m. until the time service at 1 p.m. Monday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Funeral services will be officiated at 1 p.m. by Pastor Steve Richman at the funeral home. Interment will be at Deer Creek United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 33 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kim’s name may be made to the Volant Lions Club Charity Fund. Donations can be sent to Volant Lions, P.O. Box 574, Grove City, PA 16127.

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