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August 3, 2016

James Reid Dill Stevenson III


James Reid Dill Stevenson III
1937 ~ 2016

James Reid Dill Stevenson III (also known as: Dad, Gran, Granny Bananny, G Diddy, JJBBR, Birdlegs, the M of O and F, Jumper and Stubes) passed away quietly the morning of Sunday, July 31st, 2016.

  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jim grew up in Kenilworth, Illinois, and attended New Trier High School where he was an accomplished member of the dive team. Jim studied at the University of Michigan before working at the CBS Television Network where he lived the dream for 36 years by combining his love of sports and work. Jim was known by family and friends as humorous, charming, and generous. Most memorably, Jim was a passionate Michigan fan and lover of peanut M&M’s.

  Cheering him over the goal line is his wife Linda; daughter Lori Stevenson Buley; son-in-law Jeffrey Busch; six grandchildren, Taylor Buley (Jacquelyn), Trelawny Shepherd (Zachary), Casey Sinkus (Wiley), Charles Busch, Colin Buley, and Henry Busch; two great-grandchildren, Beckett and Miller; and three beloved dogs. Jim was preceded by his sister Sarah Stevenson, his daughter Sandra Stevenson Busch, and grandson James Buley.

   As he wished, there will be no formal service; however, a private family gathering has been held. Inspired by Jim’s generosity, in lieu of flowers, find a way to carry out a heartfelt act of kindness.

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