Terry L. Stevens

Terry Lee Stevens, age 71, a longtime resident of Williamston, passed away January 2, 2021. He

was born on October 7, 1949, son of Keith and Dorothy (nee Jehnsen) Stevens. Terry grew up in

Lansing, where he graduated from Lansing Eastern High School; Class of 1967. Terry was

united in marriage to Linda Kosht on June 17, 1977; they spent forty-three loving years devoted

to each other as husband and wife. Terry worked twenty-five years, as a Road Maintenance

Supervisor, for the City of Lansing, retiring in 1992.

Terry’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family. When his children were younger he

supported them in their various activities and volunteered as a Cub Scout leader. He cherished

the time they spent celebrating birthdays, attending sporting events, and taking family vacations.

Every summer, Terry enjoyed camping with his family at numerous State parks all over

Michigan and across the Country. He traveled with his family along the East Coast, from Maine

to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. He eventually graduated to bed and breakfasts, alongside

state parks, where he was able to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Most recently

winters were spent traveling about the warmer states including numerous locations in Florida;

like St. Augustine, Ft. Meyers, Cocoa Beach, and Destin, as well as Texas and New Orleans,

Louisiana.

Terry’s interests included restoring his 1949 Oldsmobile, which for many years he would take to

car shows, and spontaneous car meets, to get together with other car owners. Terry also enjoyed

being a DIY’er, and being a jack of all trades, passing along life skills to his children.

Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be dearly missed by all

who loved him. Terry is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Stevens; his children, Donavon

(fiancée Marilyn Nalepa) Robbins, Jodi Robbins Costa, Travis (Kristen) Stevens, and Aaron

(Aimee) Stevens; his brothers Roger Kowalski and Jeffrey Stevens; and his grandchildren,

Sierra, Brendan, Sophia, Aidan, Liam, Gavin, Adilee, Sylvie, and Ty. He was preceded in death

by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. During this difficult time, please make sure to

reach out to the family by leaving your thoughts online, with a card or a phone call.