Jerry B. Stewart

November 30, 1934 — December 20, 2024

Jerry Stewart

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Jerry B. Stewart fell asleep in death on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Kavanah House in Des Moines IA surrounded by loving family.

Jerry was born in Albia IA to Elbert and Roberta Stewart on November 30, 1934. He was one of 6 siblings, 3 girls and 3 boys. Jerry attended Altoona High School and after graduation entered the Army from 1955-1958.

On December 24, 1958 Jerry was united in marriage to Loa Mae Heckman. Together they had 3 children, Jacquelyn (Jackie), Jerome (J.B), and Lonnie.

Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on January 13, 1962, Jerry served Jehovah faithfully until he fell asleep in death. Some of the privileges of service included working on the Kingdom Hall projects managing the Electric department for many years. Jerry served as loving elder to support his spiritual family.

Jerry was a beloved family man and friend to many. He was known for his unwavering love and dedication to his family always lending a helping hand to those in need. He had a unique way of making everyone feel like they were part of his family, spreading kind and warmth wherever he went. Jerry was rarely seen without his trucker hat, a symbol of his hard-working spirit and down to earth nature. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by his wife, Loa Stewart of 66 years of Grimes, IA; children, Jacquelyn Stewart of Johnston, IA, J.B. Stewart of Woodlake, CA, and Lonnie (Bridget) Stewart of Urbandale, IA; siblings, Rosalie Stone and Sue (Don) Caviness; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Jene Stewart, Les Stewart, and Joyce Glenn.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday December 28, 2025 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Services will be livestreamed and the link will be found at the end of the obituary on the day of the service at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.

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