d past president of Quincy Medical Group (1987-1997). Walt had a passion for golf and was an accomplished golfer from a young age, spending many hours at his favorite course at the Quincy Country Club. At the age of 14, Walt won the Chicago District Golf Association's Junior Event. He was also the Club Champion at the Quincy Country Club in 1959 and 1986. Walt received the Boy Scout of America Mississippi Valley Council's 12th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award, in 2000, for exemplifying Scouting's high ideals in leadership, service and ethical standards. One example of Walt's dedication to the community over the years was his involvement as a board member of the Quincy Area Project. He was a member of First Union Congregational Church in Quincy, the Quincy Country Club, The Covenant Presbyterian Church in Naples, the Naples Yacht Club and the Club at Pelican Bay. Walt was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Walt was empathetic towards animals and he and Darlene always had dogs and supported organizations that would help save animals and provide for their medical care. Survivors include wife of 52 years, Darlene, and thier two children, Scott Stevenson of Tampa, FL, and Laura Stevenson of Texas; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Stevenson of Quincy; three nieces and nephews, John Gardner (Dale) Stevenson, Jr. of Quincy, Jennifer Gardner Stevenson of Denver, CO, and Wes (Shannon) Gates of Jacksonville, FL; six great-nieces and great-nephews, John Gardner "Jack" Stevenson, III, Alec Nielsen Stevenson, Gunnar Stevenson Croke, Katharine Gardner Croke, Megan Gates, and Shaun Gates; his two dogs, Trifle and Norma Jean; and his cat Q Tip. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ralph Stevenson and John Gardner Stevenson, Sr. Services: 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at First Union Congregational Church with Rev. Josh Vahle and Rev. Bruce Rice officiating. Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Memorials: First Union Congregational Church, Quincy Humane Society or Noah's Ark Animal Foundation www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.