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Warren H. Stewart
SOUTH OGDEN - Warren Howard
Stewart, 85, husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend
passed away peacefully at Crestwood Care Center surrounded by his family
August 5, 2003. He was born in Salt Lake City September 15, 1917 to
Charles H. and Margaret Wright Stewart. He married Jean Cardon in
Preston Idaho September 11, 1942; their marriage was later sealed for
time and eternity in the Ogden Temple February 15, 2001.
Stew was educated in the Ogden City
School System and attended Weber College.
Dad was an active member of the Burch Creek 6th ward, and looked
forward to taking the sacrament at home when could no longer attend
meetings. He has been active in the American Cancer Society, serving as
drive chairman. He was president of the Weber County Cancer Society,
past president of the Ogden Exchange Club, past director of the Ogden
Golf and Country Club, active in the Ogden Chamber of Commerce, Weber
College Boosters, The Weber Club and a lifetime member of the Elks Club.
In 1937, he began his banking career at Commercial Security Bank. He
started as a chaser and worked in various capacities until 1953 when he
was named manager of the bank loan department. He was promoted to
assistant vice president in 1954. He will be remembered most for his
connection to the local auto industry for making thousands of individual
car loans and his work with the dealerships. He was affectionately known
as "Mr. Auto" by his friends and customers. He also managed the 36th and
Harrison CSB branch before retiring from the bank after 45 years of
service.
His love for his family, golfing on Monday and Thursday with his
friends and taking trips with Mom occupied his retirement years. He
especially loved the hugs and kisses from his great-grandchildren Mason,
McKayla and Kaylee and always enjoyed being with his 11 grandchildren.
Dad was the leader of our family and will be missed by each and every
one of us, but he is prepared for, and looking forward to rejoining his
mom, dad and siblings. Thanks for the many great memories.
He is survived by his wife Jean; one sister, Marion Porter, Salt Lake
City; three children, Robert (Yvonne) Stewart, South Weber; Bonnie
(Mark) Burnett, Ogden; Douglas (Dayle) Stewart, North Ogden; eleven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.
His parents and brothers C. LeGrand, G. Herbert and Evan Stewart and
a sister Margaret Krey preceded him in death.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Vista
Care Hospice, especially Annette, Andrew, Carlos and Aaron for their
loving care and kindness, the wonderful staff at Crestwood Care Center
and the many friends that have helped and supported our family. And a
special thanks to his favorite nurse, Bonnie.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist"s
Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Earl Castner
officiating.
Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Lindquist"s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500
Washington Blvd.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the University of
Utah Huntsman Cancer Center or the American Heart Association.
Email condolences to the family at: lom@lindquistmortuary.com
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