About This Memory Space
This page was created for David Gwin Stevens's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor David Gwin Stevens's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew David Gwin Stevens. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
David Gwin Stevens crafted a vibrant life filled with infectious humor, rhythmic dance steps, and unwavering kindness, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to share in his world.
From his roots in Noblesville, Indiana, David emerged as a figure of warmth and wit, earning the playful moniker 'Spider' in his youth thanks to his lanky frame. A 1965 Noblesville High School alumnus, he embraced life's rhythms with gusto—whether spinning records, cheering for Indiana University, or sipping a classic Coca-Cola. His days brimmed with simple delights: sinking baskets on the court, outsmarting opponents at Euchre, diving into Stephen King thrillers, conquering video games, or savoring meals alongside companions. Yet nothing ignited his spirit quite like dancing, a passion that not only defined his leisure but sparked a profound romance with Rita Kay Veal, whom he met through the Indy Dancers group he co-founded.
David dedicated over three decades to Chrysler, starting in 1968 and retiring in 2001. Colleagues endearingly dubbed him 'Twig,' a testament to the camaraderie and lighthearted presence he brought to the workplace every day.
Family & Loved Ones
David's world revolved around the rhythms of togetherness, where shared dances and heartfelt gatherings wove unbreakable threads among his nearest and dearest. He and Rita Kay (Veal) Stevens, married since 1986 after bonding over Indy Dancers, nurtured a partnership rich in friendship and joy during their 39 years together. His surviving children—Kimberly S. Winkelman (Martin), David G. Stevens II, Robert M. Alexander (Carol), Christina L. Alexander, and Phillip S. Alexander (Carol)—along with ten grandchildren, sister Julie L. Gray, and brothers Christopher R. Stevens, Michael K. Stevens (Valerie), and Jeffrey A. Stevens (Helen), were the recipients of his boundless affection. He also held dear his many nieces and nephews. Preceding him were parents Ralph and Betty Lou (Brown) Stevens, daughter Andrea D. Stevens, sister Rebecca L. Stevens, and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Echoes from David's circle capture a man whose wry jokes and gentle heart lingered in every interaction, with many recalling how his dance-floor energy and easygoing charm brightened ordinary moments into cherished highlights.
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