THOMAS STEWART Obituary

Thomas W. Stewart, Lieutenant Colonel US Army (Ret) September 7. 2014 Tom was born in 1940, raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and graduated from Las Vegas High School, class of 1958. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1963, and was commissioned a second lieutenant from ROTC. He met his wife of fifty years, Sue Ellen Howard, and they were married when Tom went on active duty. He is survived by his wife, son Tim and wife Kyoung Mi, son Don, grandsons Teo and William, and brother Bill Stewart. During his over twenty years of military service Tom served in armored cavalry and armor units in Germany, Vietnam, Ft Knox, and Ft Riley, Kansas. Other assignments include University of Cincinnati ROTC and Ft Ord, California. He attended C&GS at Ft. Leavenworth and earned a master's degree from the University of Missouri, at Kansas City. Upon retirement he moved to the Northwest with his family and worked for BDM Corp, Ft. Lewis, and then for H and R Block, Spanaway District, for 14 years. After retirement from H and R Block, he was volunteer manager and preparer for AARP Tax Aide at the Spanaway Library. Tom was a lifetime member of the 3-5Cav Blackknights veterans' association, and lifetime member, editor/ publisher of the Second ACR Association newsletter, and member of their board of governors for sixteen years. The family requests contributions to the Salvation Army, Puyallup District in Tom's memory. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 10:15 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery. Guests may gather with the family following the ceremony at The Ram, 103 35th Ave SE, Puyallup WA 98374, beginning at 11:30 am. Arrangements by Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service. (253) 863-2800. Please sign the online guest book at www.curnowfuneralhome.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS STEWART

12 Entries

JAMES TAYLOR

September 3, 2024

TOM WAS A FINE AND BRAVE OFFICER. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!

J B TAYLOR

September 3, 2023

GREAT SOLDIER, GREAT FRIEND

August 30, 2023

I worked with Thomas W. Stewart as part of the 2/2 ACR. He was first in everything he had his soldiers do. An honorable man and someone I would have followed into battle with. Every Wednesday was War Chart Day. The maps were placed front and center and for hours LTC Stewart analyzed his maps. Sometimes I would catch him moving a pin, looking over his new war plan, thinking over the possibilities of what could be. Most times I would see his hand come up again to move the pin back to where it had started. He questioned his judgement, measured his wisdom, and judges again. I never saw another officer take so much time with what ifs. It was an honor to work for a man of high caliber. Blessings to him and his. L E Estrella (Cisneros)

Donald Dye

February 26, 2023

I would like to extend my condolences to col Stewart from one of his soldiers from the 2/2 ACR. 1982-83. I was proud to serve in his command. He was a great soldier and a great man..Sgt. Don Dye

September 15, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Tom. Stu was also a brother to us, and he spoke often about Tom. Our hearts are hurting for your family. You are in our thoughts. Jeanette and Larry Marshall

Danelle Hickman

September 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Love to you all.

September 15, 2014

Tom Stewart was a great soldier and an Outstanding Cavalry Commander. In Vietnam during TET68 he was solely responsible for the air and ground support that destroyed the enemy who had entered the Provincial Capital of Pleiku. I saw him personally decorated for heroism by the Vietnamese Three Star General. Tom was wounded by gunshot to the leg and I visited him at the hospital. After I retired I ran into Tom at Ft Lewis and we have been "commissary battle buddies"
many times. Tom was a special Wartime Battle Buddy. Great American. He is missed.
JB TAYLOR
Major General, Cavalry
US ARMY
Senior Adviser
3d Vietnam Cavalry 67-68
Steilacoom, WA

September 12, 2014

I am sorry to learn of your (our) loss. Tom was a person that I looked up to. He was my Troop Commander in Viet Nam. I am glad that Fred Miller and I got to visit with him in July.

Jimmie Johnson (2nd Platoon Leader, A Troop, 3/5th Cav.

John and Stacey Medve

September 11, 2014

Thanks so much for your leadership and during our time in 2/2 ACR and enduring friendship. I'm so glad we were able to spend the time together at the reunion last year. You'll be missed.

Jackie McKinley

September 11, 2014

I'm so sorry for you and your family.

Taylor Stewart

September 10, 2014

It's sad that I cannot make his service, but my thoughts will be with all of you. I didn't know him too well but I know he took great care of his brother and my grandpa. I love you all.

Tracy Stewart Schwab

September 10, 2014

I am so sad to be missing the service. He was a wonder ful uncle. I am so appreciative of all he did for Dad. My love to all of you.

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