William George Stewart
William George Stewart March 10, 1946 - February 17, 2012
Columbus, Georgia
William George Stewart, born March 10, 19466 in Hurricane, Utah passed away Friday, February 17, while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with his oldest daughter. A graduate of Columbus High School and Georgia Tech, Bill was devoted to his beloved wife of forty years and his four children, for whom he worked tirelessly and selflessly throughout his life. He grew up in a large loving family with five brothers and a sister, all of whom he cherished. Bill learned his selflessness and devotion to family from his own parents, the late William s. and LaDean Stewart, who founded Contiinental Cleaners. Bill managed and co-owned the company with his brother Greg until he retired last December, and was respected by his employees, vendors, customers and competitors. In recent years, he struggled bravely withh many health issues without complaint, but he spent his last day sitting on the beach and dipping his toes in the ocean.
He is survived by his wife, Gail, His children Steven (Julia), Beth, Richard, and Katherine, two grandchildren, Victoria and Nathan, five brothers, a sister and their spouses: Gary (Carol), Steve (Ann), Dean (Sweet), Greg (Janice), Larry (Billie), Linda Gawrych (Ed); twenty-one nieces and nephews; a mother-in-law, Rennie Bevers; a sister-in-law, Linda Phillips; a much-loved extended family in Utah and elsewhere; and a devoted chocolate lab, Angel.
Funeral services for Mr. Stewart will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. Visitation for Mr. Stewart will be from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the funeral home.
Dear Elaine,
With regret I must tell you that we buried Bill on Wednesday at Park Hill Cemetery. I know he would have wanted you to know.
He never fully recovered, I think, from his quintuple bypass last summer and has had so many health issues in the past years after his cancer including high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach problems, herniated discs, heart issues, and others. He had reached the point where he was only comfortable in his bed and recliner, but still continued to do many things that he wanted and loved to do despite the pain and discomfort he experienced. As you no doubt know, traveling was his passion, and when our daughter asked if he would like to accompany her to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, he became very excited about going with her. He even went to the tanning booth for some sessions so, as he said, he wouldn't be "pasty white."
Unfortunately, he was stricken in Cabo with blood clots, at least one of which went to his heart. The children and I are devastated, as I know you will be, but we take comfort that he died in a paradise where he had a day and a half of joy. He had said many times he never wanted to live past 65, and he definitely did not want to become an invalid. In two weeks, he would have been 66. He, Richard, and I had the six weeks after he retired in December. They were good times despite his ill health.
My best to you and your family. I am sorry to give you this news, but I think he would have wanted me to let you know.
Gail
With regret I must tell you that we buried Bill on Wednesday at Park Hill Cemetery. I know he would have wanted you to know.
He never fully recovered, I think, from his quintuple bypass last summer and has had so many health issues in the past years after his cancer including high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach problems, herniated discs, heart issues, and others. He had reached the point where he was only comfortable in his bed and recliner, but still continued to do many things that he wanted and loved to do despite the pain and discomfort he experienced. As you no doubt know, traveling was his passion, and when our daughter asked if he would like to accompany her to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, he became very excited about going with her. He even went to the tanning booth for some sessions so, as he said, he wouldn't be "pasty white."
Unfortunately, he was stricken in Cabo with blood clots, at least one of which went to his heart. The children and I are devastated, as I know you will be, but we take comfort that he died in a paradise where he had a day and a half of joy. He had said many times he never wanted to live past 65, and he definitely did not want to become an invalid. In two weeks, he would have been 66. He, Richard, and I had the six weeks after he retired in December. They were good times despite his ill health.
My best to you and your family. I am sorry to give you this news, but I think he would have wanted me to let you know.
Gail
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