Thomas Stewart

Thomas W. Stewart It Is What It Is Tom Stewart, worlds best husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, chose to leave this earth Tuesday, October 12, 2010 after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. As was Toms way, he left this world as quietly as he lived in it. Tom was born March 23, 1949 in Payson, Utah to Dr. Max William Stewart and Arlene Clement Rodgers. He graduated from Payson High School in 1967 and attended Dixie College where he played football. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Elmer, November 24, 1967. After Toms graduation from Dixie, he and Karen made their home in Salt Lake where he attended the University of Utah. They were blessed with four beautiful children: Tami (Steve) Anderson and their children: Garrett, Braxton (serving a mission in Texas) and Kyrsti; Justin (Andrea) Stewart and their children: Tyesha, Zoie, Gracie (with baby Brody due to arrive October 28th); Steffani (Manuel) Fabela and their children: Dominique and Dallas; Tiffany (Dan) Young and their children: Jacob and Nyah. Tom met and married his second wife, Tola (Kelly) Miller, who brought three of her own children into the family: Michael Miller, Abby Miller (Nic Stark) and her daughter, Izzabell; Rick Miller; and a special grandson, Max Snedden. Tom worked for American Sales Company (ASCO) where he has worked as a parts salesman/manager for the last 34 years. He made many friends from around the world and valued them all. The family would like to thank the Shurtleff & Andrews team and Rick and Jean Allen for their continued love and support for Tom. Tom is survived by all of the children and grandchildren; his mother, Arlene; sister, Sara (John) Anderson, Mesa, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Karen; her parents, Owen and Louise Elmer; brother, Max Stewart; father, Max Stewart; and grandparents. The family wants to thank all of the people who assisted in Toms care, especially Rashelle and Libby, who allowed him to remain at home with dignity. The family welcomes friends to a visitation Saturday, October 16, 2010, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road with a brief service to follow. Interment, Payson, Utah. Tom would want you to dress casually. An open house will be held at the Stewart residence from 4:30-6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Utah Cancer Foundation, 1121 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84124.