Richard J. "Dick" Stevens, 70, died July 31, 2011 at his Great Bend, Kansas, residence. He was born July 17, 1941 at Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of R. J. and Janet (Ewing) Stevens. He married Marie Smith Ryan September 13, 1985 at Hugoton, Kansas. A Great Bend resident since 1997, coming from Hugoton, he worked in law enforcement and was a meat cutter, having co-owned Dick and Marie's Venture Foods at Hugoton. Mr. Stevens was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was past Grand Knight and was a 4th Degree Honor Guard. He spent his childhood days at the race track. He was known for his barbeque brisket and chicken and also for his smile. He enjoyed activities with his grandsons, especially hunting and fishing. He took pride in his yard and flower beds. Survivors include his wife, Marie Stevens, of the home; one son, Rick Stevens and fiance Tesha Fox, Rio Rancho, New Mexico; one daughter, Lyndi Hutchinson and husband Scott, Albuquerque, New Mexico; one step-daughter, Terri Bauer and husband Bret, Pawnee Rock, Kansas; one sister, Sharon Brown and husband Randy, Gilbert, Arizona; brother-in-law, Bill Smith and wife Helen, Newton, Kansas; twelve grandchildren: Michael Oswborn and wife Nitausha, Jenna Osborn and fiance Chris Corelis, Heather Tucker and husband David, Bryan Osborn and wife Ashley, Trent Bauer and wife Jenni, Chase Bauer and fiance Trina White, Dalyn Bauer, Chloe Diseker and husband A. J. Bailey, Hailey Stevens, Savannah Stevens, Khloe Stevens, and Madisen Stevens; nine great-grandchildren, Stephon Tucker, Nichole Tucker, Esmeralda Tucker, David Tucker, III, Bria Osborn, Avery Osborn, Weston Bauer, and Johnay Schmidt; and his best buddy, Bandit. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery North. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or Heartland Cancer Center, in care of the funeral home.