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John Stewart Obituary
John is survived by Arletia, his wife of 75 years, sons John of Lawrence and Robert (wife Nancy) of Fountain Hills, AZ, brother Ed (wife Phyllis) of Broken Arrow, OK, and granddaughter Amy Stewart Harting (husband Scott), great grandsons Andrew Stewart and Joshua Harting, all of Surprise AZ.
John is preceded in death by brothers Fred and Richard Stewart, sister Eunice Stebbins, daughter Gladys Stewart Tipton, grandson Robert and great grandson Christopher Stewart.
John served as a Chaplain's Assistant in the U.S. Army 106th Division during WWII. During this time John was declared missing in action and later classified as wounded prisoner of war. For his service, T5 Johnnie Stewart was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After attending Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, John was an Insurance agent with American Family Insurance in Lawrence, Kansas until his retirement in 1989. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Club in Lawrence.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Covenant Church, 2312 Harvard Rd, Lawrence. Military honors will be observed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Visiting Nurses, 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, kansasvna.org
Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services of Lawrence is handling arrangments. www.chapeloaksne.com
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Jim & Linda Anderson
July 9, 2019
My husband and I are recent acquaintances with the Stewart family and for the brief time that we have known John our heart felt sorrow goes out to the family.
Thank you for your friendship to us and our dog Chloe. She loves her visits to your home and kindness. Our prayers to you in your time of need.
Ed & Phyllis Stewart
July 8, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. John was a wonderful big brother and will be missed terribly. We love you.
Linda and Ron Dix
July 8, 2019
May the love of family and friends carry you through this most difficult time. He was a gift. The memories will be precious from a life that was full and well lived. We love you and hold you in our hearts.
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