"I was so fortunate to have a grandfather like mine. Not many are lucky enough to have truly known their grandparents, as I did. Having lived with Grandpa and Grandma, they were a part of my daily life, ang helped so much with amazing guidance, love and support. They were always teaching me different things, from my working in grandpa's woodshop with him, how to play cards, to going in the garden, & I definitely learned to cook at 429. I remember vividly eating homemade ice cream, on his lap, watching baseball, with the windows open, during a perfect Iowa night. There is no happiness that compares to those memories I had with my grandparents. Often, people have commented on two traits of mine. My positive attitude and my work ethic, I attribute both of these directly to the influences I had from Grandpa. Every day, when raising my son, Oscar. I teach him about manners, respect, love, pride, hard work, and some humor and sarcasm. I guide him, hopefully, to be alot like Grandpa. "
In loving memory of
Robert "Bob" W Stewart
October 1, 1919 - August 27, 2010
Mr. Robert "Bob" W. Stewart, 90, of West Burlington died at 10:53 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010, at Great River Medical Center.
Born October 1, 1919 in Burlington, he was the son of Harry E. and Florence Hunger Stewart. On July 21, 1948 he married Geneva Belle Whitacre. She preceded him in death on August 10, 2001.
Mr. Stewart was a Burlington High School graduate. He was a Navy veteran serving in World War II.
Mr. Stewart was an engineer for CBQ/Burlington Northern for 40 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, American Legion Post #52, Elks Club, Eagles Club, Aerie #150 and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Davies of Wichita, Kansas; three sons, John Stewart of Lenexa, Kansas and David Stewart and Dale Stewart both of West Burlington; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
His wife, parents, and one brother Dale Stewart preceded him in death.
The memorial funeral service for Mr. Stewart will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7th, in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dean Moberg officiating. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the time of service.
According to Mr. Stewart's wishes, his body has been cremated.
Tributes
"I had the pleasure of taking care of Bob while he was living at Bickford Cottage. What a wonderful man with some stories to tell! He will be greatly missed. I am sorry I will not be making it to the funeral. I was down with a stomach bug since Thursday last week and am still not feeling very well. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers."
"Your family is in my prayers. I had the pleasure of taking care of Bob while he was at Bickford and he was a wonderful, wonderful man. God speed Bob."