Eleanor Stewart

1922 - 2023

Dorothy Eleanor Stewart, born to Frances and Ella Reed on June 20, 1922, the oldest of twelve children, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 100 years.

A private burial service was held at the Three Hills Cemetery prior to the funeral service.

The Funeral Service was held at the Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, 123 - 4 Avenue South, Three Hills on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.

Eleanor is survived by her children Faye Urano and her children Cyndi (Trent), Julie (Jim), Richard (Sarah); Gerry (Joy) Stewart and their children Shane, Todd (Ali), Tricia and Audra (Ryan); Trudy Chimko; son-in-law Alan (Carol) Cadwell and his sons Craig (Joy), Scott (Jen) and stepson Shawn Honeychurch (Ayana) as well as eighteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Kathleen Meiklejohn, Grace Siemens, June (Bob) Delgatty, Hugh (Verla) Reed and Lorraine Paterson.

She was predeceased by her husband Norman Stewart; daughter Marilyn Stewart Cadwell; brothers Larry Reed, Ken Reed, Les Reed and George Reed; sisters Iris Fieldhouse and Lois Hertzsprung; brothers-in-law Percy Meiklejohn, Marvin Fieldhouse, Neil Siemens and Earle Paterson; sisters-in-law Teresa Reed and Anna Marie Reed; sons-in-laws Taz Urano and Franklin Chimko.

Eleanor attended Sarcee School in the Ghost Pine Creek area. She became independent early in her teen years when she worked outside the home. Eleanor married Norman Stewart on December 30, 1941. They lived on the Stewart family farm and raised four children there until moving to Edmonton in 1963. Norman took a teaching job at NAIT and Eleanor found herself working at the "Pots and Wot Nots" store once the youngest child was in high school. She enjoyed her new role in the working world. After twenty plus years, they moved back to Three Hills for retirement.

Eleanor enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, gardening, bowling, travel and music. Travel included a trip across Canada, adventures in Europe and some winters in Arizona. Eleanor and Norman bowled in Edmonton and then she joined another bowling league in Three Hills. She had a competitive streak when it came to that sport. Eleanor volunteered for Meals on Wheels and played piano for a senior band after her ninetieth birthday. Known for her green thumb, she maintained a garden, displayed beautiful geraniums on her deck, and always had African violets blooming in her home. She was well known for her famous cinnamon rolls and always had the coffee ready if relatives or friends dropped in. Many family dinners and special occasions were followed by a good sing song with mom at the piano. Eleanor was a "woman of fashion", she loved to shop and look her best at all times.

Family was very important to Eleanor and she bragged about each and every one. Her church family was also very important to her. Eleanor was loving, honest, kind-hearted and made friends easily. She will be missed by those who knew her, but she lived a good life and we must remember the special memories.