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Robert Ewart Obituary
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at the Northwestern United Methodist Church in Mellette. Reverend Jon Damaska will officiate.
Burial will be in the Northville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, from 2-8 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield (www.thelenfuneralhome .com).
Bob was born in Minneapolis, Kan., on Oct. 8, 1926, to John Lewis and Dorothy (Todd Hile) Ewart. Bob graduated from Minneapolis High School and attended the University of Kansas before entering into the Merchant Marines during WWII.
He married Lila Johnston on March 2, 1947, in Minneapolis, Kan. On Aug. 3, 1947, they moved to the family farm near Northville, S.D. They lived there until moving to Aberdeen, S.D., due to health reasons. Lila passed away on Dec. 6, 2002, after 55 years of marriage.
He truly loved to farm and was a respected cattleman. Bob started his farming career when he was in high school. He thoroughly enjoyed farming, hunting and the Minnesota Vikings.
Bob played an integral part in starting the football program in Northville High School, and in the consolidation of the Northwestern School district.
Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Northville and a member of the Northwestern United Methodist Church of Mellette after they merged.
He served on the school board for 23 years, not only as a member but as president. Bob served as a Spink County Commissioner for nine years. During this time, Bob was dedicated to the completion of the enhancement of the 9-1-1 system for the county.
He is survived by two daughters, Jo Jean Ewart of St. Petersburg, Fla., and DeAnn Ewart of New Milford, Conn.; and two sons Tom Ewart of Bozeman, Mont., and John (Judy) Ewart of Aberdeen, S.D.; five granddaughters, Jami Lou, Jori Lee, and Jeci Lyn Ewart, all of Aberdeen, Isabella Louise and Marielle Patrice Bianchi, both of New Milford, Conn.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Lila.
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Shannon Fish
October 29, 2008
John and Judy,
I've just learned of your loss and I just wanted to let you know you're all in my thoughts and prayers!
Colette Koller
October 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy Arthurs-Haskell
October 26, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Roger Freden
October 26, 2008
Lots of fond memories of Bob..especially when he helped coach the NW football team with Ken Thury. I remember a certain game at Irquois we needed a touchdown to win and in the huddle,he said Roger you can do it and I did. Plus our farm was about 3 miles west of Ewarts.I graduated in 1963.
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