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Donald Stewart Obituary

Donald D. Stewart Donald D. Stewart, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Katy, Texas. He was born on April 2, 1933, in Neoga, Illinois, to Olive and Nathan Stewart who preceded him in death. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Don is survived by his wife, Ann; his children: Susan Stading and her husband, Gary Stading of Katy, Texas; Steven Stewart and his wife, Julie Stewart of Terre Haute, Indiana; Donna Scott and her husband, Jeff Scott of Aldie, Virginia; and his nine grandchildren whom he adored : Jason, Jordan, and Rachel Stading; Hannah, Charles, and Jeremy Scott; and Maxwell, Grant, and Colin Stewart. He is also survived by his sisters: Mrs. John (Shirley) Flood and Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Green, both of Illinois.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War between 1953 and 1955. He completed his education at Eastern Illinois University in 1958 and then began his over twenty-year career with Carson Pirie Scott. On June 18, 1961, in Robinson, Illinois, Don married Ann McQueen, his wife of fifty years. They lived, raised their family, and worked in Peoria, Illinois for 41 years. Don retired from WEEK-TV in 1998 and spent the last ten years of his retirement in Katy, Texas.
The family will hold a private service at the First United Methodist Church of Houston, Texas, on March 27, 2012. Dr. Stephen Wende is to officiate.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions are directed to the American Heart Association "Don Stewart Memorial Fund".

Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 25, 2012.
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I am so sorry to hear the news about Don. His picture is just how I remember him. I feel for your loss.

Mary Winkler

April 3, 2012

We are thinking of you all right now in this time of sorrow. Prayers to everyone.

John and Charlotte Stewart

John Stewart

March 29, 2012

Dear Ann and family,

We were so sad to hear of Don's passing. So sorry for your loss.

Our prayers to you,
Bev Holley
2nd grade interpreter for Ann's wonderful classroom

March 29, 2012

Ann & Family,

We are sad to read of Don's passing. You had just moved out of your house on Birkshire Dr. in Northgate Park in Peoria, IL. when we moved into 3125 W. Birkshire Dr. in November 1969. We did get to know you when you visited your old neighbors. Diana remembers that Donna was a star softball player. We hope your many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diana & Ed Johnson
Peoria, IL.

Edward Johnson

March 28, 2012

I was one of Don's secretaries when he was a VP at Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in Peoria before downstate corporate offices were moved to Chicago. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a fine, upstanding man, and I am honored to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Martha Clark

March 28, 2012

Don was my first supervisor and mentor at Carson Pirie Scott. He hired me after I had completed my military duty and was ready to start my professional career. There was so much to learn and Don was a wonderful and patient teacher. I wish I could have worked with him longer than the seven years we had. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann and the rest of the family. God Bless.

Gerald Pauley

March 28, 2012

Don was our business manager here at WEEK when I came to Peoria as GM of the station. Don was my right hand guy for all financial issues and mentored me on the station budgeting process. He was a great guy, good friend to all in the station and ran a very tight and professional ship. He is missed and for all of us at WEEK, we send our deepest sympathies to Don's family.

Mark DeSantis

March 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers have been with you for years. Please accept my personal condolences in the loss of Uncle Don. I have alot of happy memories of the holidays spent together when we were just kids at grandma & grandpas. My favorite was when we would sing Christmas Carols from the upstairs through the heat registers.Uncle Don quietly came upstairs and scared the begebers out of us! He didn't even have to say anything - we knew what we needed to stop doing.
My best to everyone. Wish I could be there to give each one of you a hug. I guess I'll just settle for all of you hugging each other an extra time.
My love,
Karen

Karen Meyer

March 26, 2012

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