Obituary of Florene Arlene Steven

Florence Arlene Steven, 79, of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Florence was born on May 10, 1933 to the late Arthur Glen Waggoner and Beatrice Mae (Hullinger) LaVigne in South Bend, Indiana. Florence graduated from Washington High School in South Bend in 1951 and soon after wed the love of her life, Donald Steven, on September 2, 1952. A short time later Florence and Don started their family and had three children. Florence was a longtime member and parishioner of Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church. Florence is preceded in death by her parents Arthur Waggoner and Beatrice LaVigne, brother Walter Waggoner and sister Mary Cavinder. She is survived by her husband, 60 years, Don, children Mark (Catherine) Steven of Niles, Donna Radford of Bonita Springs, Florida and Terry Steven of Niles, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister Lorena (Hector) Espinoza of South Bend, Indiana. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Florence's name may do so to Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church or Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).