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ALAN PAUL STEVENSON
Date of Passing: Nov 01, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALAN PAUL STEVENSON It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Alan Paul Stevenson on November 1, 2011 at the age of 67. He passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital with his son Mark at his side. He was predeceased by his father, Leonard Murray Stevenson in 1962, his mother, Edith Lenore Stevenson (nee Franks) in 1972, and his sister Brenda Gee (nee Stevenson) in 2003. Paul will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his son and close companion Mark, his niece Tracy, and his brother-in-law Kenneth Gee. After a long career as a Professor of Sociology at the University of Winnipeg he leaves behind colleagues and students with fond memories. Paul will be remembered by all who knew him for his strong sense of social justice and his commitment to his family and his work. Paul was a generous and loving father, brother, uncle and friend. Sincere thanks to family and friends who have been so supportive and to the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital Intensive Care Unit. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m., at Desjardins Funeral Chapel. If friends so wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg Manitoba. DESJARDINS FUNERAL CHAPEL 357 Des Meurons Rue., 233-4949
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2011
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Dr. Stevenson has been gone for several years now, but he has been in my thoughts recently. I was likely an inconsequential person to Paul, but there was always a great respect for him within my family. I would visit Paul's home with my dad when his computer needed repair. He always kept Werther's caramels on the kitchen ledge, which I always helped myself to. I tried (and failed) many times to win the friendship of his misanthropic cat, Bear, one incident left me with a scar next to my eye which I still have. I remember his home being notably simple, humble, with many shelves of books. He was kind enough to invite our family to his cabin at Falcon Lake several times. I still have a photo where he pulled the Bunny Ears trick on me. One time after many drinks at a family barbeque, I remember Paul cracking up telling us about his favourite episodes of Trailer Park Boys. I never forgot how hard he laughed! I wish I had known Dr. Stevenson in my adult years, so that I would have the chance to speak to him regarding his work. Thank you for your contribution to academia & for enriching the lives of others. - Posted by: Jenna Moroz-Roberts (Family Friend) on: Nov 17, 2018