Devan Stidham

Devan Alyssa Stidham, daughter of Wendell Gene and Ruth Ann Albers Stidham, was born January 3, 1994 in Osage Beach, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2009 near her home in Camdenton, Missouri at the age of fifteen years, four months, and eight days. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruthie, on August 25, 2002. She is survived by her father Wendell of the home, one sister Jaimie Stidham of Camdenton; two brothers, Derek Stidham from out of state, and Michael Stidham of Camdenton; her paternal grandmother, Dora Stidham of Camdenton; three uncles, Forrest Stidham and Stanley Stidham, both of Camdenton, and Rick Albers and his wife Karey of South Dakota; a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Devan spent her entire life in the Camdenton area and was attending Camdenton High School where she was active in the local chapter of the FFA. She had accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of Graceland Church, in Camdenton. Devan was a fun loving girl with a passion for life. She was very sensitive and had a great passion for animals. Devan was a loving daughter, sister, and granddaughter. Although our time with her was cut short, the memories we have of her will live on in our hearts. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Graceland Church, Camdenton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.