Donald Stevens, a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange since 1969, died of natural causes in the Clare Retirement home on June 2, 2011, one month before his 80th birthday on July 4. He became a shareholder and Vice President of the Packers Trading Company in 1971. From that time until his death, he was well-known at the Merc as one of the most knowledgeable, generous and gracious traders on the floor. He was on the Board of Directors of the Exchange from 1979 to 1982 and served on several administrative committees during his long tenure as a trader and executive at Packers. Before becoming a futures trader, he gained knowledge and experience as a live stock trader at the old Chicago Stock Yards, where his father owned a commission trading company. As an English major and football player at St. Mary's college in Winona, Minnesota while working for his father, he found satisfaction working with livestock traders and living in the city that Carl Sandburg characterized as the "Hog Butcher of the world." While working for his father at the stockyards, he was drafted in the US army and served two years as a ski trooper in Alaska. During his many years trading livestock for a livelihood, his avocations were harness racing and theater. He was a regular player at the race tracks around Chicago and owned several horses that brought him great satisfaction if not great winnings. He owned 100 harness horses throughout the years, with his best, Panic Attack, the 1991 Illinois Horse of the Year. As a bon vivant, his special pleasure was a fine meal after the theater. He generously supported and attended plays at several theater companies in Chicago, especially Remy Bumppo and A Red Orchid. He shared his love of theater with his wife, Anne, and children, Kelly, Dan and Paula. He also enjoyed scuba diving with friends and his son, Dan. They traveled to several exotic venues around the world, especially the Cayman Islands. He shared his love of theater with his wife, Anne, and children, Kelly, Dan and Paula. In lieu of flowers, friends might send contributions in his name to favorite theater group in the Chicago area, especially Remy Bumppo. 3717 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613-4260. Beloved husband of Anne nee Hardie, dear father of Kelly, Dan (Teresa) and Paula (Jimmy), loving grandfather of Wyatt, Marc and Will, devoted son of the late Walter and Dorothea, fond brother of Susan Bisinger. A celebration of life ceremony will take place on a yet to be determined date. For further info call 312-421-0936