Constance "Connie" Stevens
November 23, 2016
Constance JoAnn Stevens
Des Moines
Connie Stevens, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She was born May 26, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Connie worked for Drake University in the Admissions Department for over 15 years. She was a faithful member of St. Ambrose Cathedral. In her spare time, she was an avid reader and enjoyed time spent with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jim; daughters, Alisa Stevens (Tony Davis) and Amber (Michael) McCord; grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, Joshua, Jesse, and Adrian; brother, Max Carlton; and a host of other extended family and many loving friends.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Katherine Carlton; step-mom, Ruth; sister, Cathy DePhillips; brother, Michael Carlton; and her son, Michael VanDama.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Thursday, December1, 2016 at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sandra Lindsey Noble
11/30/2016
Jim, Janie wrote to tell me of your loss. I'm thinking of you, and hoping you find comfort in your children and friends.
The Hites' Family in Mobile, Alaba
11/30/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers.
Katherine Carlton
11/29/2016
May the outpouring of love you received be a reminder of how much your mother meant to so many.
Here is a quote that I like to share that is written by Billy Graham. No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.