It would have been their 69th anniversary. But as Virginia and Tommy Stevens held hands as they lay next to each other on their hospital beds, Tommy passed away on September 8th, one day short of their anniversary. He was 91. Virginia would soon follow him after nine days, also at 91. It almost sounds like something from the movies (The Notebook anyone?), but this is real, and I don’t think there’s a more peaceful way to pass on than being beside the love of your life, with hands firmly clasped, holding onto the vow you made on your wedding day, “Til death do us part”.
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Their love story was quite a normal, typical one. They met in high school, fell in love, went to the same university, and got married in 1954. Tommy went to the army, and after being discharged, they had a son and a daughter. They built a business together, retired after 50 years, and spent their retirement years with their grandchildren at sporting events, school activities, and family vacations.
Tommy was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and spent most of the time in the hospital. Virginia was also brought to the hospital after suffering from a fall which gave her six broken ribs, a spinal fracture, and a hip injury. There they spent most of their days until their last moments together.
(Image credit: Stevens Family)
Source: neatorama