BOB STEWART

1936 - 2012

Robert Terrance Stewart, beloved husband of Diana Stewart, passed away in Taber on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the age of 75 years.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M.
Besides his loving wife Diana, Bob is survived by his children Betty (Robert) Schaller of St. Albert and daughter Megan; Lynne (Ron) Kutz of Waco, Texas and children Ryan (Chantelle) of Lethbridge, Mark (Mirna) of Jacksonville, Florida (their daughter Olivia), and Amanda of Altoona, Pennsylvania (her son Bentley); Krista (Ian) Parkinson of Medicine Hat; Robert Stewart of Malpeque, Prince Edward Island. He is also survived by his mother Enid Stewart of Summerside, Prince Edward Island; sister Marjorie (Garth) McCormick of Summerside, Prince Edward Island; brother Ken (Joyce) Stewart of Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Bruce Stewart and mother-in-law Mary Ross.
Bob was born October 4, 1936 in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island where he was raised and received his schooling. In November of 1957, he joined the service and served peace keeping missions throughout Germany. After returning home he made his career as a truck driver. Trucking was his passion and he spent countless years travelling throughout North America, hauling oil and condensate for GN Transportation and Koch Oil and later transporting to feedlots and doing mill runs for DB Transportation. He married Diana Ross October 28, 1983. He also worked with the Commissionaires from 1996 - 1998. Bob continued trucking until the age of seventy. He loved spending time with his family, wood working and camping. He enjoyed crosswords and watching baseball and hockey on television. Bob will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bob’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.