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Frederick Stewart Obituary
September 29, 1935 - December 23, 2020
Sacramento, California - Born in Shoffner, AR to Faye & Fred Stewart.
Fred grew up in Arkansas and helped his family work the farm until they migrated to California in the mid-'50s after he graduated from Conway High School where he lettered in basketball, baseball & football. His father opened a gas station/store in Orange County and they lived in a home with an avocado orchard adjacent. Fred attended Orange Coast College where he met the love of his life Nancy Gristy. Fred married Nancy in 1957. He started working for the city of Garden Grove as an engineer apprentice and continued his civil service with the city of Westminster until he took a job with the State of California and moved the family to Sacramento.
Fred graduated from CSU, Sacramento in 1970. He worked for Caltrans with the California Department of Aeronautics for over 30 years including an appointed position under then-Governor Ronald Reagan. During this time, he got two beehives to understand their flight patterns as he was learning to fly a plane. When he retired from the state, he " volunteered" at the store that he and his wife (Nancy) had opened in 1985, named Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies. He continued to work there until the spring of 2020. Fred enjoyed coaching youth baseball with Willow Rancho LL & District 7 all-stars. Many of his former players held him in very high regard and would sometimes stop in to visit him at the store. Fred was an avid golfer and was a former president of Haggin Oaks men's club. He also held various board positions with Caltrans GC & SIRS.
He was a fan of the Sacramento Kings.
Fred & Nancy enjoyed their annual 2-week trip to Hawaii every January for many years.
Fred lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years: Nancy Stewart.
Three children: Philip (Sabrina), Donna, Pamela (Mark) Hill. Fred adored his grandchildren: Parker Stewart, Shelby (Matt) Pafford, Courtney & Brooklynne Hill.
His sister Judy Gatley (residing in New Mexico) & family.
Appreciation of Life ceremony will be held at a future date due to COVID restrictions.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam
February 10, 2021
Just found out today about Fred's passing. I will miss him tremendously when I go to the store. He was always so friendly and informative. He always listened to me and answered my questions. I've been going to the store since 1975, first for bee hive supplies and later for all the honey varieties! My condolences to the family, friends and bees!!!
Gary L Wyatt
January 21, 2021
I'm sad to here of Mr. Stewart's passing. He was my coach, playing for the Orioles at Willow Rancho LL. Because of his guidance, we won the championship in 1975. Unfortunately, I never kept in touch with him, but I was able to stop in the store in 2019 and was able to see him and thank him, for being a part of my life.
To the family, my condolences. May he continue to live in each one of you.
Sincerely,
Gary Wyatt
Patricia Krieg
January 18, 2021
Fred was a wonderful man and he will be missed. He was a kind and generous person and shared his vast knowledge of bees with anyone who would ask questions. He was the first person I looked for when entering the Bee store. He was a mentor to, and loving influence in my son's life. I am very grateful for that. I extend my deepest sympathies to the Stewart family in their time of loss.
Susan Thompson
January 17, 2021
Always remember Uncle Fred with a smile on his face. The memories I have are of the fun times when our families got together for week long stays in the Summer and at Christmas. My last visit with him was a stop over on our way to Tahoe a couple of years ago. Still had that smile. Love to the family.
Scott Renteria
January 16, 2021
Growing up three houses down I have lots of fond memories of Mr. Stewart and the family that will stay with me forever. He was a great father, husband, and I'm sure even better grandpa. My sympathies to the family and thank all of you for being a big part of my early life. Know he is in a better place and you will all certainly meet again.
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