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James Elliott Stewart

James Stewart Obituary

STEWART--James Elliott, a quintessential entrepreneur who assembled a lumber yard in his native Minneapolis, Minnesota, G.M. Stewart Lumber Company, into National Building Centers, a nationwide chain of lumber and building material businesses, died at his Surfside, Florida home on December 27, 2006. Mr. Stewart exchanged his businesses in 1972 for a controlling interest in Lone Star Industries, Inc., an international cement company and the largest producer of cement in North America. He served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lone Star until 1989. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Marijo, his children, Susan Stewart (Anthony) Mauk of Escondido, California, and George Robert (Mary) Stewart of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, grandchildren Robert Stewart, Katherine Williams, Melissa Seehusen, James Hoy and Bradley Hoy, seven great-grandchildren and many many dear friends. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his father, George Miller Stewart, and his mother, Laura Elliott Stewart. Memorials preferred to Barry University, Sylvester Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital all in Miami, FL.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 31, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James Stewart

22 Entries

Dianne Mills

January 17, 2007

Dear Marijo,
I'm so sorry I was unable to make Jim's "Celebration of Life." I do want to thank you for inviting me to share in your plans for Jim's Last Hurrah. Jim was gracious, friendly and always made me feel welcome -- as do you. He was a wonderful, understanding boss and all his close friends and family will certainly miss him, as will I. My deepest sympathy.

Dianne Mills

Paul and Sarah Haggerty

January 8, 2007

Dear Marijo,

You are in our thoughts with love. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Earnie Freedy

January 5, 2007

Dear Susie and Family:
Even though I only met the wonderful
man just once, he is still in my memory as one of the nicest gentlemen around. I was so glad he was able to attend his grandson's, James Hoy, and my daughters, Joann, wedding. Bill and I extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you.
Bill & Earnie Freedy
Baltimore, Md

Nancy & Keith Hauge

January 5, 2007

Dear Susi & family,
We send our love and prayers to you during this difficult time.

Rosie and Family

January 4, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
always remember the happy times shared with your dad.Miss him but let him go!.He is with God. love Rosie,Everardo,Brandon,Denise and Daisy

Patrick and Diane Koers

January 4, 2007

Dearest Marijo and family,

Diane and I share in the loss of your husband, father, step-father, grandfather and our friend Jim. He was a remarkable man. He gave of himself unselfishly. He was well educated, humorous, dynamic, and a pure joy to be around. Jim always treated us with respect and dignity. We hold many wonderful memories of time spent with you and Jim.
I know that I learned many things from Jim that will follow me through life. He possessed the ability to light up a room and captivate all those around him with his wonderful personality and charm. Our dinners together were some of the most enjoyable times we have ever spent. We will never forget his ability to prepare an ice cream dessert or after dinner cocktail at the dinner table.
We always admired how Jim would entertain an audience with his singing. We actually thought he was quite good and still play his CD, all the time smiling as we listen
I hold dear the memories of playing golf at the Indian Creek Golf Club and Bodega Bay Golf Club in California. (I never could beat him.) After spending a wonderful week in Bodega Bay with you and Jim, he became aware that I was afraid as hell of heights and I‘ll never forget Jim driving us down the California coast toward San Francisco and saying, “ Don’t worry coach I’ll get you there safely.” I was in the back seat and couldn’t look down or out the side window toward the ocean. (Jim was in his mid to late seventies and I was in my fifties. What a wimp I am!)
I finally met a man who enjoyed a good scotch as well as me. Jim had a fondness for most of the good spirits. I remember the time we were in Chicago sitting outside the home of Dan and Pam Zelazo in a Limo drinking scotch and watching the Notre Dame Football game as you and Diane were inside with Christine and Steve’s family making arrangements for their upcoming wedding. (Come to think of it, Jim and I had many scotches and interesting conversations in the back of limos)
The limo rides, yacht cruises, dinners, golf, Surf Club lounge, parties and all fun times we shared were all memorable events brought about by the presence of Jim Stewart. We will definitely miss him.

We love you,

Paul A. Bishop

January 4, 2007

I was Mr. Stewart's pilot for 17 years. He was very good to me and I did my best to take good care of him. He will always be in my memory.
Captain Paul Arthur Bishop

Dan and Pam Zelazo

January 4, 2007

WHAT AN INTERESTING MAN!!!!!! Jim was so full of life and always ready to make you laugh! After reading all the other guest book entries it is obvious that Jim touched so many lives in such a positive way. He was a great listener and always made you feel that whatever you were saying was important!!! The last time we saw Jim and Marijo was this past summer. Although Jim’s health was failing he still managed a genuine smile and a warm hello. He was truly blessed to have such a caring group of friends and family to watch over him. What more can any of us ask for in our final days than to be surrounded by those we love and those that love us!!!

Allen Jester

January 3, 2007

Dear Marijo,
My deepest sympathy to you in this time of the loss of such a wonderful person as Jim. He shared his love for you with everyone around the two of you. God Bless.

James (JJ) Jones

January 3, 2007

Dear Marijo, Susan, Robert. My deepest sympathies. Mr. Stewart was a great mentor of my life. He took me in as his chef in 1997. My life was changed forever. I will miss him very much.

Christine McCarter

January 2, 2007

Dear Marijo -
My deepest sympathy for your loss of your dear husband.
I had the great pleasure to meet and have a delightful dinner with you and Mr. Stewart a few years ago. Bob Harvieux had introduced me to both of you and I have wonderful memories of both you and Mr. Stewart. It was such a pleasure and honor to meet you and such a great man as your husband, Jim.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Christine McCarter

Eddie Van Huffel

January 1, 2007

Dear Marijo,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I am having a Mass said for James, and you are in my prayers.

Tom Ingalls

December 31, 2006

Marijo,
I will miss Jim.
He was a great friend of my family.
Especially my parents.
He made a difference in my life.
All the best,
Tom Ingalls

J.R. Hasty

December 31, 2006

MariJo

This is to express our deepest sympathyto you and all the realitives of my good friend, Jim Stewart. i am one of the first group to be included in Mr.Stewarts acquisitions in Oklahoma and Texas. He gave me many oportunities that I would never have been privileged to receive. He was truly a person I admired and a pleasue to work for.

Harold Smith

December 31, 2006

Thanks for all the Memories

Suzanne and Dr Harold Spear

December 31, 2006

Marijo - our thoughts are with you.

Betsy Ingalls

December 31, 2006

Dear Big Jim's Family,
Talk about a person that was larger than life. He knew how to travel first class and did so, often with my mother and father at hand.
He offered me a job when I was 24 and made me feel very important. My Dad and Jim both LOVED life.
Thanks to Jimmy for all he gave my family. I'm sorry I didn't get one farewell conversation with my friend.
Love and condolences to All,
Betsy Ingalls

Suzanne & Dr. Ken Berrin

December 31, 2006

Dear Susi & Rob, Melissa, Brad and Jim . . . Our hearts are with you during this very sad time. Try to remember the very happy times you spent with him and how he loved being with you and all of the grandchildren. Our love to you all.

Michael Surber

December 31, 2006

Dear Susan and family;
My hart goes out to you in your time of need. I pray that your life and needs at this time are filled with the joy and love from our Lord. May all your memories of your Dad be happy and joyful. It's very hard to let go I know, but as ozzy sings, I will see you on the other side!
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting your Dad but I am sure he was a great person, he had you which is a wonderful thing.
God Bless and Take care:

If I can help please let me know!
You,Tony and all your family are in my prayers always!

gregory harvieux

December 31, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

gregory harvieux

December 31, 2006

Mr.Stewart was always a kind and honest person. I learned a lot from him both about life and business. He will always be in my thoughts.

Tony Mauk

December 31, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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