Alan "Jim" Stevens

PLAINVIEW – Celebration of Life Service for Alan "Jim" Stevens, 83, of Plainview, will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Plainview. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Jim passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his residence, rural Plainview. Stonacek Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Jim was born on August 19, 1941 to Elmer and Elsie (Wragge) Stevens in Pierce, NE. He attended country school until the 8th grade before attending Plainview High School. In 1964 he joined the army and served until he was released with a family hardship discharge. At that time, he took over the family farm. In 1973 he met Lynn Larsen while being neighborly and helping with a frozen water pipe. She chased him until he caught her and the two were married on January 18, 1975 in Fremont, NE. To this union two children were born, Barbara and Michael. Jim was a farmer through and through, he loved everything about it. Not everyone gets to spend their life doing what they love, but he certainly did. He loved playing softball. At one of his games, he vowed to hit a home run for every fan in the stands. There may have been only three of them, but he kept his promise. Another one of his favorite pastimes was shooting pool, which he excelled at whether using his own cue or on one occasion a broomstick. He was an avid card player, his favorite game being five-point pitch. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, bowling and sitting out by the camp fire. His favorite thing though was watching his kids play sports and any other activities they were involved in. Jim was very kind and generous soul. He always was willing to lend a hand to friends and neighbors when they needed help. Family was very important to him and he hardly ever missed a reunion. Jim is survived by his wife Lynn, daughter Barbara (significant other Rich Golden) of Lincoln, NE and son Michael (significant other Elizabeth Jensen and daughter Addie) of Alliance, NE. His brother Ken (Donna) of St. Louis, MO, brother-in-law Dale Bokowski of Cannon City, CO. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews, along with many friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Elsie Stevens, his in-laws Henry and Sarah Larsen, his sister and brother-in-law Alice and Charlie Gugliotta, sister-in-law Diane Bokowski, sister and brother-in-law Judy and Dick Cusick, and nephew Kyle Bokowski. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Alan "Jim" Stevens

August 19, 1941 - July 29, 2025