Ardelle M. Stevens, 74, of Kennewick, passed away August 28, 2008 at Hospice House in Kennewick. She was born December 14, 1933 in Kelso Washington and lived in the Tri-Cities for 41 years.

She was a member of Kennewick Baptist Church and retired as secretary there. Ardelle was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Richland and Roza Chapters; past Royal Matron of the Order of Amaranth, Artemesia Court; past Worthy High Priestess of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Calvary Shrine; past State Commander, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Tri-Cities Chapter; past Mother Advisor of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls, Richland Assembly.

Survivors include son Paul Stevens wife Lori Stevens, Kennewick, WA; son Ken Stevens wife Laurie Stevens, Grove City, OH; son Mark Stevens, Kennewick, WA; daughter Janna Galbraith husband Matthew Galbraith, West Richland, WA; grandchildren Kara and Shawna Stevens of Tacoma, WA, Austin Stevens of Kennewick, WA, Joseph Galbraith of West Richland, WA; step-grandchildren Jessica and Craig.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Herbert E. Stevens.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland.