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Brian Scott "Stew" Stewart

Oreana, Illinois

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OREANA - Brian Scott Stewart "Stew", 24, of Austin, Texas formerly of Oreana, Ill. died April 30, 2005 in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, the visitation will be held from 5-9:00 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2005.  Burial will be at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, Ill. Memorials may be made to: The Brian S. Stewart Scholarship Fund, c/o Soy Capital Bank, Decatur, IL. Brian was born March 5, 1981 in Decatur, Ill., the son of Scott & Linda (Ridgeway) Stewart. He pursued his lifelong dream in the film production industry. His hobbies included being a movie critic, loving his dogs Colby, Ginger & Kirby, playing golf, working out lifting weights and he enjoyed singing Kareoke. Brian played soccer and was on the wrestling team at Argenta-Oreana High School. Brian is survived by his Mother Linda Stewart of Oreana, Father Scott Stewart of Mt. Zion, Sister Erin of Oreana, Grandparents Charles & Barbara Stewart of Decatur, George & Mary Ridgeway of Cerro Gordo, Great grandmother Mary Dillo Burton of Monticello, Aunts & Uncles John & ReNae Stewart of Ogdon, Utah, Mark & Cynthia Stewart of Greer, S. Carolina, Becky & Michael Kuizinas of Cerro Gordo, Marla & Martin Cogan of Chrisman, Dennis & Debbie Ridgeway of Cerro Gordo, Dave & Michelle Ridgeway of Cerro Gordo, Donnie & Lisa Ridgeway of Cerro Gordo and 17 cousins.  He also left behind a loving and supportive girlfriend of six years, Tiffany, and the whole Beiler family. He was preceded in death by his cousin Shanelle, his Grandpa Beiler, and great grandparents. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/heraldreview/LegacyHome.asp
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Herald & Review.

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I just want everyone to know I have the greatest sister in the world, because she is the one that introduced me to the nicest, sweetest, and funniest guy ever, yes I mean you Brian! Brandy and I miss you so much. You always put a smile on our faces, and could make us laugh when we had our head down. You brought the world color and made it a place to want to be. We often think about you, sad because you're gone, but smile because we knew you. Never forget us. We love you-Amber & Brandy

A year has gone by and Brian sure left behind an academy award winning classic because we will never forget him. I had the pleasure of working with Brian at Hollywood Video, Decatur. I would look at the scehdual everynight and hope he was closing with me! He promised when he was a big director, he'd call me for a role. and I'm still waiting for that call! He was the funniest person! I loved it when he quoted "Austin Powers", whatever he could do to make ya laugh he would. He was a great...

IM VERY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT BRIAN

To the Stewart family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Stew was one of my best friends. I met him when we first started Full Sail and ever since spoke everyday. It was amazing on how we were so far away and we still spoke to each other. He was a great guy,best friend and worker. This incident has changed my life completely and will never be the same. He is greatly missed. I love him so much and will always be my best friend.

To The Stewart Family,
Amy and I were classmates of Stew's at Full Sail. We were both fortunate enough to have worked closely with him in our 16mm and 35mm films, and Stew co-wrote a screenplay with me that we recently made into a short film. In this time we came to be quite good friends with him, and enjoyed every moment we were able to spend together. He was a loyal friend, a dedicated artist, and a flat out good man. We will all mis him dearly, and our thoughts and prayers are with...

Scott,we have been friends and worked together for years. Having a son too,I can't even imagine how you must struggle to get through each day; but I know your faith is strong and Brian accomplished so much in his short life for you to be proud of. Jerry is my guardian angel...and now you have one too. I send my love and my continued wish for inner peace for you and Linda and Erin.

First I want to send my deepest condolences to all of Stew's family and friends. Like so many others I had the pleasure of knowing Brian and being blessed with his wit and humor on a daily basis. When I remember high school, he is one of the positive memories that I will carry with me always. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda, Scott, and Erin,
After attending the visitation and funeral for Brian, I am so sorry I didn't know him. He sounded like a truly amazing young man and will be greatly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Cindy

I do not even have the words to express how I am truly feeling right now. I met Stew while working at Hollywood Video. Since then we truly became great friends, talking almost daily and going out at least once a week. Stew was the kind of person that everyone liked, the kind of friend that no one ever wants to say goodbye to. On many occasions Stew, Tiff, and I would sit around and watch TV, eat, or just hang out and talk about life. Stew always liked that, talking. He was a guy you could...