Donald Lee Stewart
Donald Lee Stewart, age 71, of Shelby died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Med Central Shelby Hospital after a 4 month battle with cancer.
He was born February 2, 1936 in Clearfield, Kentucky, the son of the late William Clarence and Leoma (Johnson) Stewart. He was a 1954 graduate of Shelby High School. Don was an Air Force veteran serving from 1954-1958; two of those years he spent in Alaska, a time he remembered with great fondness. In the 1960’s he was a police officer for the city of Shelby. He then worked as a foreman at Tech Form Industries, from which he retired. He was a member of Shelby American Legion O’Brien Post #326 and Disabled American Veterans Mansfield Chapter #21. Don loved the outdoors and spent many hours mowing his lawn and working in his flower and vegetable gardens.
Don is survived by his wife, Mary M. (Stamper) Stewart, whom he wed on July 19, 1978; a son and his wife, William and Sherri Stewart of Ontario; a daughter and her husband, Shari and Paul Alfrey of Shelby; 3 step children and spouses, June and Robert Hicks of Shelby, Darron and Wendy Bowling of Apopka, Fl and Jarron Bowling and his Fiancée, Emily of Republic, OH; 3 grandchildren, David Stewart, James and Melodee Stewart and Kevin Stewart; 7 step grandchildren, Aaron Alfrey, Katie Alfrey, Tara Alfrey, Tyler Bowling, William Bowling, Alex Bowling and Kaitlyn Bowling; 3 step great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, William Oliver of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Phyllis Schlotterer and Patricia Oliver.
Private funeral services will be held for the family at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby with Brother Ray Erickson, pastor of True Word Tabernacle in Bluffton, Ohio officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial expressions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 145550, Cincinnati, OH 45250. The family would appreciate on line condolences at
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Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: Louie Stewart
Condolence:
I am very sorry for your loss. Don’s passing brings back all the great memories I have of the summers with his father and mother, Bill and Lee in the late 1960’s in Shelby. I will cherish those memories and Don will always have a place in my heart for his dignity and caring nature. He was so good to his parents and his sister, Patty, in their illnesses. He was truly was a good son, brother, father, and mate.
I regret with the passage of time that we did not see each other more often.
Love to you all,
Louie
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Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: Wilma & Tammy Crager
Condolence:
We were so heartbroken to hear of Don’s passing, but one of the first images that entered my mind was him being welcomed to his heavenly home by Auntie, Mamaw,& Daddy (Georgia, Ethel,& Sonny}. God is our comfort and strength at all times, but especially at times like these. Mary, you and the rest of the family are in our prayers. Lean on God.
Love Tammy and Wilma Crager and the rest of the Cragers *******************************************************************************
Family_of: Mr. Donald Stewart
Your_Name: Shirley Brooks
Condolence:
I was very sad when I heard of Donald’s passing. I only knew Donald for a few short years, but admired him very much. I loved to sit and listen to him talk about all the people he knew, and he knew a lot. He was much loved and cared for by his beautiful wife, Mary, who, I know, will miss him very much, as we all will. With all my love….Shirley & Missee
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Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: Shirley (Champion) Donathan
Condolence:
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I graduated with Don and he was wonderful classmate, always such a caring person, but also a lot of fun, in his quiet kind of way. My condolences to the family and to know that he is in God’s hands now.
Shirley
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Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: John & Nancy Lewis
Condolence:
Shari,
I am sorry to hear of your dads passsing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call.
Nancy
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Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: LeeEllen Wilkinson Davies
Condolence:
Shari,
I am sorry for your loss. We haven’t seen each other for a while, but I always think of you when I’m at Kohls. You and your family are in my prayers. *******************************************************************************
Family_of: Don Stewart
Your_Name: Kellie {Brown} Applegate
Condolence:
Mom {Kathleen Smedley} & I were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing! Mom always said what a nice & kind man he was. He was my cousin & I only saw him a few times but every time I did he was very nice & treated me well. I believe I met him first at his parents home & they were great people too! Mom & I are very sorry but thankfully he isn’t suffering anymore ’cause cancer is a bad disease as most evryone knows but our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you!