FENTON-EWING-Obituary

FENTON C. EWING

Miami, Florida

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EWING, FENTON C., son of Harry T. and Helen Ewing, passed away in Homestead at age 94. Born in New York City on July 17, 1917, his mother died in 1918 and he moved to Hialeah to be with his father at age 7. A graduate of Miami Edison High School, he served in the US Army in the European theater...

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Fenton taught me many valuable life lessons which I have carried with me and reached for from time to time all these years hence. He was a true prince of a man.

To a man, whom added so much knowledge in bible study, love at all times and laughter at dinner gatherings.

His beloved wife, Marie, was always seen as a humbled and virtuous woman. Admired by many, seeing the love for her husband and how she tended to him, always brought a smile to our faces. Watching Marie, giving her best in all moments. Perhaps for some, it was not much, but nevertheless, she gave it ALL for her husband.

Marie understood, her husband was a gift...

Fenton Ewing… a person I meet many times with aunt Pette and my sister Gloribeth… one of those you only read about or see in films from the good all times, visionary and adventurer, he taught me the basics of sailing… “just go zig-zag with the wind and watch your load” and when I did the boat flied… Donald, Lisa… a big and warm embrace – Mister

A Tribute to a great man Mr. Fenton C Ewing, that framework my life, was my inspiration, My guide, in the stage more difficult which is youth, I feel fortunate to have known him, and have shared so many wonderful moments with him on board the M.S. "Poseidon", fair winds and calm seas. Mr. Fenton, May God Bless him, from the S.W.Caribbean Sea. Pedro Abello

i still eat soft boiled eggs out of a cup,like we did when i stayed in marathon with him in my early teens while learning the ins and outs of boating. i"ll never forget you Viejo. Valla con Dios. Peter

The best friend and Father that anyone could ever ask. A pioneer and leader with the adventurous heart that allowed him to see beyond the pale and to an always brighter future for all that knew him. God Bless my father. He is now at peace, with the wind at his back, sailing the universe of seas that only passing may bring... Donald Ewing

You are the ship the carries my heart, stowaway. Your love for life and adventure set a seed inside of me for which I can never thank you enough. You are my measure of everything with meaning in this life. See you soon, Daddy. Your loving daughter, Lisa.

Wow, one of the builders of Hialeah. He had great vision on what things could look like. May God Bless him.
Guy Brickman