Earl Stewart
November 05, 2011
On November 5, 2011, we said goodbye to Earl Nathaniel Stewart, Jr. as he left our world.
Stew was born on February 14, 1929 in Des Moines to Earl Stewart, Sr. and Lillian Safia Bacon. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge from the service, Stew began working as a truck driver and dock worker for Boss Freight Line. In 1963, he went to work for Crouse Cartage Company in Des Moines where he worked until retirement in 1989. Stew was a lifetime member of Teamsters Local 147.
Stew enjoyed horseracing, gardening and playing cribbage. He loved New Orleans Jazz, good country music and a well made cigar.
Stew is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Ginnie. He is also survived by nine children and their significant others; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.
On line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barb Stetzel
11/09/2011
So sorry to hear of Earl's passing. He was a great guy who was always willing to help out and shared the harvest of his garden year after year. Earl will be greatly missed. His wife Ginnie was great at baking Christmas cookies and delivering to all her neighbors.
Thanks for being great neighbors to my Dad and brother/wife for many years.
My sympathies to the family.
Barb
Paula
11/08/2011
Beth & Family
My thoughts are with you all,very sorry to hear of your loss.