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James E. Stivers, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1990, died Thursday, March 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Geraldine Stivers; daughters, Cheryl Post and husband, Lee, all of Albuquerque, Connie Stivers of Oklahoma City, OK and Sandra Pollard of Portland, OR; brothers, John Stivers of Las Vegas, NV and Ross Stivers of Poteau, OK; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Sadie Stivers; brother, Roy Stivers, all of Wilburton, OK; and sisters, Dorothy Naush of McAlester, OK and Mary Ellen Esserman of Wilburton, OK. James was born on October 5, 1920 in Wilburton, OK. He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University, in Stillwater, OK with a degree in Agriculture. James served in WWII, was a recipient of the Bronze Star and received an honorable discharge from the Army Air Corps. He retired after 30 years as a Land Operations Officer and Land Appraiser, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Interior in 1985. Mr. Stivers was an active Freemason associated with the lodge in Jones, OK. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Friday, April 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, with Pastor Jeff Lust officiating. The family prefers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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