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 Steve Stewart, age 62 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Stephen E. Stewart was born on September 10, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the fifth of ten children born to Emmett and Geraldine Stewart. He attended Waltrip High School and later, The Teaching Ministry in Beaumont, Texas and had a passion for sharing the gospel. Steve will be remembered for his compassionate heart, love of family, witty humor, amazing memory, musical talent, crystal blue eyes, sparkling smile and charm. He is reunited with his father, Emmett V. Stewart and nephew, Emmett A. Jones. Steve leaves in God's care, his mother, Geraldine A. Stewart; his three children, Daniel Stewart, Keith Stewart, Kristina Escamilla and husband Leonardo; their mother, Melanie Mitchell Reddick along with two grandsons, Abri Daniel Stewart and Thomas Michael Escamilla. He is also survived by his siblings, Anne Helton and husband Bob, Karen Draper and husband David, Richard Stewart and wife Susan, Walter Stewart, Cathy Robertson and husband Bobby, Julie Jacobs and husband Mark, Mary Jones and husband Hank, Jimmy Stewart and wife Monica and Billy Stewart and wife Laura and a multitude of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to John Janecka for the care and support he provided to Steve.
Steve served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He worked as a mechanic, sales engineer, sales manager and branch manager at S&N Pump Company for 12 years. He assisted in the development of the In-situ Mining and Groundwater Recovery Markets in Central Texas. He was a member of the Texas Water Well Association, the National Water Well Association and the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Visitation with Steve will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the celebration of Steve's life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. All services will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Steve will be laid to rest with full military honors in Woodlawn Garden of Memories. In lieu of customary remembrances, donations may be made in honor of Stephen E. Stewart to Family Services of Greater Houston, 4625 Lillian St, Houston, TX 77007.
Published in Houston Chronicle on Jan. 30, 2014
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Terry Lee (Rosing)
Picture provided by John Askins, Class of '71
Terry Lee (Rosing)
Picture provided by Donna Thompson Prause
Crista Beinhorn (Reuss Glover)
I did not know him well in high school. We were in classes through the years. I do remember him because he was so good looking. I liked the mention, in his printed memorial, of his blue eyes, because back in the day, teenaged girls were "taken aback" by those blue eyes.
The story of his life is truely inspiring with all of his accomplishments and honors. Waltrip High School produced so many wonderful adults who have served their community. Obviously he was one.
Crista Beinhorn Reuss Glover
Dennis Walker
Sad to hear of Steve's passing. Although I didn't really know him, after reading about his life, I wish I had.
Kim Bracher
Thank you for your service, Steve. A short but very full life.
Robert Wise
Steve and I lived at opposite ends of the same block in Oak Forest. I remember his huge family. I remember riding bicycles with him and playing together some when we were very young. Either his family moved to a different house by the time I entered Black Jr. High, or I just don't have memories of him after that. I do remember that Steve was a good kid and a real competitor at sports. I liked him. It's very sad to hear that he passed so young.
Patricia (Patty) Reid
I am just now reading the wonderful comments of former classmates & freinds of Steve. I knew him as a kid, because we lived in the same neighborhood, a few streets apart. I (like all the girls) thought he was a doll. We used to ride our bikes past his house, just in case he was outside. He used to thrill us with a ride by with his friends too. I wish our friendship would have lasted a little longer. Would have loved to have known the man. The passing of our old friends is never easy. Love & peace to his big family.