Christine Stevens

Christine Stevens, 74, of Union Pier, Michigan, fell asleep in death on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Christine’s life began on December 9, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the youngest of two daughters born to Charles and Lillian Stevens. Chris grew up on a farm near Indianapolis, where she developed a lifelong love of animals and nature, two things she treasured deeply throughout her life. She cherished her family and her farm upbringing, which shaped her generous and compassionate spirit.

During her school years, Chris was involved in many activities, including band, choir, and the yearbook club. After graduating from high school, she attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She later studied in Pennsylvania, earning her paralegal certification, and went on to achieve an MBA from Loyola University Chicago.

Chris began her professional career with the First National Bank of Chicago in the trust department. Her banking career spanned more than 30 years and took her through several departments, ultimately culminating in her role as Managing Director at JPMorgan Capital Corporation (formerly the Leasing Department). In that role, she served as a principal negotiator on international deals involving airlines, shipping companies, sports arenas, power plants, and more. Though small in stature, Chris was a mighty powerhouse who never backed down from a challenge.

Chris greatly enjoyed traveling the world, always returning home with souvenirs and stories from her adventures. She retired in 2006 and moved to Union Pier, Michigan, where she was able to care for her aging parents and fully pursue her love of gardening, animals, and the natural beauty around her.

Chris was well known for her incredible generosity, her loving concern for others, and her willingness to expend herself in assisting those around her, even during her illness. She was always ready with a smile and delighted in making her friends laugh. A devoted animal lover, she shared her days with cherished cats and dogs and extended that same kindness and care to the local wildlife she held dear.

Reflecting her generous spirit, Chris was passionately involved in fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for many years and served as co-chair of the Grand Chefs Gala. She was also very active in her community, following in her father’s footsteps as president of the Gordon Beach Homeowners Association, and was a proud member of the Three Oaks Community Garden.

Chris loved to learn, and that love led her to search God’s Word, the Bible. After thoroughly studying the Scriptures, she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2015. She was a beloved member of the Three Oaks, Michigan Congregation and actively volunteered in the  ministry until her passing. Chris cherished the Bible’s promise of a global Paradise, where all humans and animals will live together in perfect harmony.

Chris was treasured by all who knew her and will be dearly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Jones of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; her nephews Micah (Melissa), Matt (Melody), Marcus (Morgan); six great-nephews; and one great-niece.

She was preceded in death by her parents and many beloved pets.

Family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 7230 West Kruger Road, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. The service will also be available via Zoom:    https://tinyurl.com/ChrisStevensMemorial   Please copy and paste this link onto your web browser. 

For those who wish to make memorial contributions, donations in Chris’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org) or the Michiana Humane Society (www.michianapets.org).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.wagnercares.com.

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