b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Miles Gordon Stevens III Aug. 8, 1949Nov. 28, 2024P VAPastPresidentMilesGor- withhisfivesiblings,cousins,and don Stevens III passed away onlifelong friends in Harahan. A Huck-Thursday,Nov.28,2024,atleberryFinninhisownright,his the age of 75. Born in New Orleans onmischievousandadventurousspirit Aug. 8, 1949, Gordon graduated fromwould follow him through life, much Loyola University in 1971 with a de- tohiswifeAnnsworryattimes.Hermes Krewe member, and New Or-gree in Business Administration andWhen his father unexpectedly passedleans Saints season ticket holder, Gor-served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserves. attheageof10yearsold,Gordondon was a true gentleman ambassador found his fortitude in his faith, family,for the very best of New Orleans.Gordondedicatedhisprofessionaland friends, values that would define career to the New Orleans Steamboatand sustain his life. Gordonsgreatestaccomplishments Company and Gray Line Tours. A dil- weremadeevidentinhisrelation-igent and natural leader, he rose fromThe quintessential New Orleanian, heships. Known to his 15 grandchildren thecompanyscontrollertogeneralwas a leader in the tourism industry. Aas Pops, he was a memory maker, joke manager and eventually president andlife defining moment came in the waketeller, jovial prankster, gentle comfort-CEO in 1995. In 1990, he became aof Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Despiteer, intentional and delighted gift-giver, founder and part-owner of Cafe Beig- post-Katrina naysayers, Gordon neverand endeared mentor. net Restaurants and Teds Frostop. Hegave up. Through his tenacious spirit served as PVA President in 1992.and his relentless optimism and deter- Heisrememberedfondlybyfellow mination, Gordon led his steamboatPVA members. I had the pleasure of Raised on the banks of the Mississippifamily in a rebuilding effort like noworkingwithGordonwhenheand River, Gordon shared fond memoriesother. A collegiate flambeaux carrier,I served as PVA Presidents in consec-utiveyears,saidPVAPastPresident Terry Wirginis. We spent a great deal oftimetogetherworkingonPVA projects, including changing our asso-ciations name from NAPVO to PVA. I came to appreciate Gordons organi-zational skills, his ethics, and his sense of humor. He was a good man.Power 2 . 0 He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Ann Stevens, daughters Emily Efficient power for your needs Hardin,AmandaFriedlander,Caro-lineBacon,MelanieHoeman,Mary Through high torque at low revs, prompt powerCatherineLuxhoj,EugenieStevens, response, and agile performance, Scania enginesandsonMilesGordonStevensIV, allow operators to utilize the appropriate amount of15grandchildren,hissiblingsGenie power at all times. Our job is to help you run a reliable and efficient operation. Today and tomorrow. Lasoski, Paul Stevens, Marylyn Dietz, BobStevens,RosieWitcher,anda host of nieces and nephews.www.scaniausa.com na.contact@scania.comFOGHORN 48'