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David Steward Obituary
Dr. David Leland Steward passed away on July 31st, 2017 in the company of his family. A Texas native and gifted student, David graduated from St. John's High School, Williams College and received a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Texas MD Anderson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. There, in Houston, he met his wife and best friend Diane. David enjoyed a long career as a research scientist, later as an executive in pharmaceutical research and development, and finally a director in biotech alliances and acquisitions.
David's passion for science and learning was equally paced by a nearly insatiable appetite for athletic and outdoor pursuits. As a young man he excelled at football, basketball and track, later settling into a life long love of fly-fishing and tennis. It was no surprise that he was enjoying his beloved clay courts the day before his stroke. Regardless of the activity, a sunny day brought a boyish smile to his face and such days were gifts to be opened and enjoyed to their fullest.
David was easy going and forgiving by nature, quick with a smile and little pretense. He neither took or gave offense.
Foremost, David was a husband, father, grandfather and brother - loyal, loving, and proud to the end. His presence has provided a lasting gift that we will cherish and continue to weave into our own lives and pass on to the next generation of Stewards, Akels, Falciglias, and Shigeokas. Those who knew him will know that it is Diane, David's wife and best friend of over 50 years, to whom he would express his greatest and deepest gratitude and eternal love.
We will celebrate David's life at 10 am on Saturday, August 5th at the Old Armstrong Chapel in Indian Hill, Ohio with a reception to follow for all at Kenwood Country Club. www.ThomasJustinMemorial.com
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Philippe Bey
August 3, 2017
Dear Diane,
I am very sad to hear of Dave's passing. I'll miss my tennis and golf buddy. Please accept my sincerest condolences and pass these feelings onto your family.
Philippe
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