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| Posted by: Yvette Ballard Sims Fri July 22, 2011 | Deepest sympathy to Greta, Cherie and the Family of Fort Myers and Tampa in the passing of Mr. Stebbins. May you find comfort in knowing that others are praying your strength during this most grievious time.
"weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" |
| Posted by: Paula Bender Fri July 22, 2011 | Heartfelt condolences to Greta, Raymond, Cherie, Cory and families. I know he will be missed but he is now with Helen being pampered.
Alan and Paula |
| Posted by: Bobbie Hawkins Fri July 22, 2011 | Dear Greta, Raymond, and other family members: I was so sorry to read of the death of your father. I wish I could have known him; he must have been quite a man. I experienced the death of my father not long ago, so I understand your sorrow. My love and prayers are with you all. Great, I think of you so often. |
| Posted by: Annamarie Anderson Fri July 22, 2011 | Dear Greta and Family:
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In sympathy and friendship Annamarie |
| Posted by: Carolyn Whitehurst Fri July 22, 2011 | Richard instilled in colleagues as well as his students the importance of believing in self. He expected and received everyone's respect and best efforts. He was a great man, educator and friend. As one of the thousands of individuals he "touched" , he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his family. |
| Posted by: Steve Woodard Fri July 22, 2011 | Mr. Stebbins, as I will always remember him, was probably my favorite grade school teacher, having taught me at Lee Middle School in 1971. I saw his obit in the paper while on vacation in the area. He was a fine man and his expectations for his students helped many of us proceed on a successful path. I will always remember "that finger" (the double jointed beast), which he pointed at us often. To his daughter, your father was a great man and I am sure he influenced many of today's citizens. |
| Posted by: Carrie Dalton Sat July 23, 2011 | I was so saddened when I read this. I remember Mr. Stebbins very well. He was my 8th grade math teacher many many moons ago. (i''m now 41) I remember him as being a patient & kind teacher, the kind who were/are very hard to come by. I remember he would sometimes drink orange juice & eat peppermint candies in the am. I think I remember him telling me he had diabetes & that was why, after he told me that, we had our own special friendship & I would think about him from time to time after I left Lee Middle....I didn''t realize he had such a great history. I was taken back when I read it all...My deepest sympathies go out to all his family, friends & past students like me. He is/was a irreplaceable icon......Sincerely....... |
| Posted by: Shirley Jones Snyder Sat July 23, 2011 | You lived a long and prosperous life and you definitely impacted lives that you were probably not even aware of as a parent, friend and teacher. Your name will always rise to the top when the term special teacher is mentioned. You coud explain "ALGEBRA" like no other.
We will miss you. |
| Posted by: Lynn Cody Bristol Sat July 23, 2011 | I want to extend my condolences to Mr Stebbins family. I am a former 7th grade student, at Lee Middle School. I have fond memories of him. He did like his vast vocabulary and used it on us. He had a contagious smile and was firm but fair to his students. Thank you for sharing Mr. Stebbins with me. I have a few teachers who have molded me to who I am today. Mr. Stebbins and Mr. Wesley were great, great teachers. I will be praying for you. Sincerely, Lynn C. Bristol |
| Posted by: Clarence Robinson Mon July 25, 2011 | Mr. Stebbins taught me English and Math at Lillian R. Brown High School in Wauchula FLA the 1960''s(Class of 1965). He was without a doubt one of the people who really influenced me as a young man and throughout my life. Mr. Stebbins taught us to hold our heads high and to excel. He was a ''tough" taskmaster, but very fair. He was a well spoken man and often quoted poetry to us. He was the "best dresser" I had ever seen. We emulated him and wore ties and dress shirts to school and made sure our shoes wers shined. Mr Stebbins also bought a brand new 1964 Comet (with a 4 speed) and all of us were so impressed. He is one of those people who come into your life once in a lifetime. My prayers are with the family. He was a"great" man. |
| Posted by: Robin Berning Rogers Tue August 02, 2011 | I want to extend my condolences to the family. I am a former student from Lee Middle. I will always remember Mr. Stebbins and his way of teaching Math. He had a special gift! And he always made sure you were paying attention. He will be greatly missed.
Praying for your family, Robin Rogers (Lee Co. Schools) |
| Posted by: Terri Peterson (Jett) Fri August 05, 2011 | I am so sorry to hear of your loss...Mr Stebbins was a great influence in my life. I have a love of math now, which I probably did not have before Mr. Stebbins taught me in 6th grade. He was a wonderful and giving soul who we should all aspire to replicate. GOD bless your house and your hearts! |
| Posted by: Gina Sabiston Thu October 13, 2011 | Mr. Stebbins was one of the greatest men I ever met. He was my middle school teacher and we stayed in touch over the years. He always asked after my mother and younger brother. He taught us all so much more than academics. I am so sorry for your loss, for it is a loss to the world as well. I am so sorry that I missed the device for him as well. You have my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences. |
| Posted by: Tracie Walker Thu November 30, 2017 | Mr. Stebbins was my Math teacher at Lee Middle School in the early '70s. He was a true gentleman, dignified and well spoken. He not only taught us math, but also quite a bit of history - and he taught us how to be ladies and gentleman. I've always remembered him with respect and affection. |