April 30, 1930 – Dec. 24, 2010

    Viola "Vi" Stevens of Pewaukee died unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at the age of 80. She was born April 30, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of George and Katherine Bartlett. On May 6, 1950, she married Lloyd "Frosty" Stevens.
    Vi was an active member of the Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ in Waukesha. She delighted in entertaining and cooking for family, friends and church events. Vi had a flair for style and decorating. She loved a good party, shopping excursions and her birdhouse collection. Vi will be remembered as a fun-loving, high-spirited person with a zest for life! Her vivacious spirit will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
    Vi will be sadly missed by her loving children, Gary Stevens of West Allis, Terry (Sue) Stevens of Eagle and Michael of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Ryan (fiancee Katie) and Sydney Stevens; and her dear friend, Al Hansen of Pewaukee. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
    Vi is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Frosty," and daughter, Cynthia Stevens.
    Private graveside services were held.
    Memorials are appreciated to the Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ, 413 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186.
    Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For the online obituary or to leave a condolence, please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com or call 542-6609.